| Trying to rent a timeshare can be a taxing | | | | $30 per year. |
| experience for the inexperienced property owner. | | | | Before you set a price, check for other |
| Whether it's trying to unload a fixed week or | | | | comparable timeshare properties in the area. While |
| even rent off a flexible booking, finding reliable and | | | | you certainly want to make a return on your |
| responsible tenants is difficult at best. For tips on | | | | investment, you still need to remain competitive |
| how to rent your timeshare, keep reading. | | | | to do so. |
| Go Through the Resort | | | | Swap It |
| Most resort timeshares allow you to list the | | | | In lieu of renting your timeshare out to others, |
| available week through their rental services. In | | | | consider swapping it with another timeshare |
| turn, they will advertise and rent the unit at their | | | | owner in another area. Companies like RCI |
| standard, weekly rent. | | | | (rci.com), Interval International and Dial An |
| The benefit of this arrangement is a lot less | | | | Exchange all can help you arrange a timeshare |
| hassle for you while the downside is that the | | | | swap. |
| resort will typically take a commission on the | | | | A timeshare exchange company will either charge |
| rental while still charging your annual maintenance | | | | an annual membership fee ($50-$200) or a fee |
| fee. | | | | for arranging a one-time exchange with another |
| Advertise Locally | | | | resort (typically $25 to $200). |
| Using your local newspaper classifieds and online | | | | Another alternative is the Timeshare User's Group |
| classifieds sites like Craigslist, you can often find | | | | ( a timeshare owner-run user group dedicated to |
| prospective guests willing to rent your timeshare. | | | | quality timeshare swaps without having to go |
| For optimal results, advertise both in your own | | | | through an exchange firm or your resort. TUG |
| local area and the local region where your | | | | charges $15 a year and offers access to forums, |
| timeshare is located. | | | | listing rankings, reviews, and classified ads. |
| If you're renting a fixed week, start advertising | | | | If you're trying to rent your timeshare this year, |
| early as your pool of potential guests will be | | | | try going through your resort, advertising locally, |
| significantly smaller. | | | | advertising online or even swapping through a |
| Go Online | | | | timeshare owner's exchange program. But |
| Services like are a great way to advertise and | | | | remember, start your search as early as possible |
| make available a timeshare week for minimal | | | | to avoid disappointment from too many people |
| hassle. These websites allow you to post photos | | | | having already made prior vacation plans. |
| and details and typically cost between $10 and | | | | |