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Want to rent a friend? Bring a pal.
Palhour is a marketplace for platonic company. Book someone to come along while you study, walk, shop or get through a task. You set the rules, your pal follows them, and Palhour holds the payment until the session is done.
What “renting a friend” means on Palhour
People search for “rent a friend” when they want company for something specific: a walk, a study session, a shopping trip, an event they don't want to attend alone. Palhour is built for exactly that. You aren't looking for a date or a new best friend. You want someone reliable to come along for an hour.
Every pal on Palhour lists their own services, sets their own price and opens their own calendar. You pick a time, agree on the rules before the session starts, and pay through Palhour. Nothing romantic, nothing physical, ever.
How it works
Pick what you want company for
Browse services by activity, online or in person, and read each pal's own terms.
Agree on the rules
Choose how much to talk, how much help you want and how close to stay. Your pal accepts before the session starts.
Do your thing together
In-person sessions happen in public places. Online sessions run in the Palhour session room.
Release the payment
Tap All good after the session, or report a problem within 24 hours. Palhour holds the money until then.
Is it safe to rent a friend?
Safety comes from structure. On Palhour every booking, message and payment stays inside the platform. In-person sessions take place in public places with other people around. Either person can end a session at any time, and every report goes to a moderator. Read our full checklist: Is renting a friend safe?
How much does it cost?
Each pal sets their own price. As a guide, we suggest $20 an hour. You always see the exact price, currency and length before you book, and you can cancel free up to 1 hour before the start. More detail: How much does it cost to rent a friend?
Pals set their own price.
We suggest $20 an hour. You see the exact price before you book, pay through Palhour, and the money is held until you tap All good. Cancel free up to 1 hour before.
Browse servicesQuestions
Is Palhour a dating site?
No. Palhour is for platonic company only. Dating, escorting and any sexual or romantic request are banned and lead to removal of the account.
Can I rent a friend near me?
Yes, if a pal near you offers in-person sessions. You can also book online sessions with a pal anywhere.
What can I book a pal for?
Anything platonic you'd rather not do alone: studying, focused work, a walk, shopping, errands, an event, a morning routine.
Do I have to talk the whole time?
No. You choose the talk level before the session, from comfortable silence to a full conversation.
Bring a pal for something else
Body doubling, with a real person.
Book a body double for focused work, studying or chores. Online or in person, quiet or chatty, on your terms. Payment held until the session is done.
Going to an event? Bring a pal.
Book a pal to come along to a concert, talk, exhibition or networking event. Platonic company with clear rules, booked and paid through Palhour.
Someone to walk with.
Want someone to walk with? Book a walking buddy for an easy walk in a public place, at your pace, with clear rules agreed before you start.