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  • Leasing or rental of fitness equipment: the real comparison
  • Leasing or rental of fitness equipment: the real comparison

    At first glance, leasing and rental look similar: a monthly rent instead of a large cheque. In reality, they are two opposing logics. Here is what leasing contracts do not highlight.
    28 September 2026 by
    Leasing or rental of fitness equipment: the real comparison
    Lucas


    Financial leasing: a disguised loan

    With a lease, you finance the purchase of a machine that becomes (or will become) yours.

    Consequences :

    • Firm commitment of 36 to 60 months, almost impossible to break
    • Maintenance and breakdowns remain your problem
    • At the end of the contract, you own a machine that has 5 years of intensive use
    • Leasing often appears as a debt: it weighs on your borrowing capacity for your real projects (renovations, second room)


    Cardihome rental: a service, not a debt

    • All-inclusive monthly rent: maintenance, parts, replacement in case of breakdown 
    • The equipment remains recent — we exchange aging machines 
    • Upward flexibility: add machines when your gym grows 
    • A simple deductible operating expense, not a debt

    Discover our machines for hire


    The table in one minute


    Purchase

    Leasing

    Cardihome Rental

    Tied-up cash

    High

    Low

    None

    Maintenance/ breakdowns

    You

    You

    Included

    Machine down

    Your members are waiting

    Your members are waiting

    Replaced

    Commitment

    -

    36-60 months

    12 months

    End of contract

    Worn machine

    Worn machine to you

    Free return or renewal


    When does leasing make sense? 

    Let's be honest: if you are sure to keep the same machines for 7 years and have a technician on hand, leasing may cost less overall. For everyone else — growing box, equipment running 12 hours a day, not wanting to manage breakdowns — renting wins.


    FAQ 

    What is the difference between renting and leasing? 

    Renting is a rental without a purchase option, leasing is financing with a purchase option. Cardihome offers all-inclusive renting. 

    Is the rental deductible? 

    The rent is a deductible operating expense. 

    How much does the rental cost? 

    From €29.75/month excluding VAT per machine, 12-month commitment.


    Compare with your leasing quote — send it to us, we will make you a counter-offer


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