If you're looking to save money on a school textbook you don't need to own, renting that book from Amazon could be the ideal way to go. It's easy to order, extend, and return book rentals on Amazon, though you'll need to return or extend your rentals on time to avoid fees.
The e-commerce giant automatically checks the shipping status of a rental item you've requested to return, and returning items to a local Amazon Pickup location will result in the item being marked as "returned" in your account a little faster than with other carriers like UPS.
Here's how you can order, extend, and return book rentals on the Amazon website.
2. Search for a book by entering its ISBN, title, or author in the text box at the center of the page.
3. Find and select a book from the search results page. On the product detail page, click the circular "Rent" button, if it's not selected already.
4. Be sure to note the due date of the rental, and click "Add to Cart."
5. On the next page, click "Proceed to checkout."
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to sign into your account, enter your payment information, and complete your order.
1. Go to the Manage Your Rentals page on the Amazon website.
2. Under "Open Rentals," find and select the rental you want to extend.
3. Choose a new rental extension period.
4. Click "Extend Rental," and then "Place Your Order" to complete the process.
1. Go to the Manage Your Rentals page on the Amazon website.
2. Click the "Return rental" button next to the item you wish to return.
3. You'll be prompted to select a drop-off location. You can choose to take the rental to an Amazon Pickup location or to a parcel service such as UPS.
4. Print the pre-paid shipping label and packing slip provided. If you're unable to print at the time you request the return, the label can be emailed to you for printing later.
5. Box up your rental. Be sure to include the packing slip inside the box.
6. Affix the pre-paid shipping label to the outside of the box.
7. Drop off the package at the location you chose in Step 3.
To make sure your Amazon book rental and return goes smoothly, follow these tips:
