Without HireHelm
Long queues form on sunny days and customers walk away before they reach the front
You're running back and forth between the jetty and the kiosk to check who's paid
Walk-ups clash with phone bookings because there's no single source of truth
You lose track of session times and pedalos come back late, delaying the next group
Rainy-day refunds are a nightmare because you don't have a proper booking record
With HireHelm
Time-Slot Booking
Offer 30-minute, 1-hour, or custom sessions with real-time availability that updates as slots fill.
Safety Notices & Waivers
Send safety information and collect digital acknowledgements before customers arrive at the water.
Fleet Availability Board
See at a glance which pedalos are on the water, which are docked, and which need attention.
Contactless Payments
Customers pay when they book online. No cash handling, no card machines at the lakeside kiosk.
See HireHelm in Action
Fleet Board
Lakeside Pedalos · Saturday 14:02
23
Sessions today
£414
Revenue
92%
Utilisation
Everything included
Everything You Need to Run Your Pedalo Fleet
Every feature is included with your HireHelm plan. No add-ons, no hidden costs.
Live Availability Calendar
Embed a booking widget on your website or social media. Customers pick a time, choose a pedalo, and book in under a minute.
Session Timer Alerts
Get automatic alerts when a session is about to end. Notify customers on the water so turnarounds stay on schedule.
Walk-Up & Online Hybrid
Handle pre-booked and walk-up customers from the same dashboard. Real-time availability means no double bookings.
Group & Party Bookings
Let families and groups book multiple pedalos in one transaction. Perfect for birthday parties and school trips.
Weather-Ready Cancellations
Cancel sessions in bulk when the weather turns. Customers get automatic notifications and easy rebooking links.
Revenue Reporting
See daily takings, peak hours, and seasonal trends at a glance. Know which time slots to promote and when to add capacity.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors book pedalos online and pay before arriving?+
Yes. Visitors book a timed session and pay on their phone, so they arrive ready to go and your jetty queue shrinks on busy afternoons.
Does HireHelm handle timed sessions and quick turnarounds?+
It does. Set 20, 30 or 60-minute sessions with turnaround buffers and live availability, so staff always know which pedalos are out and when they're due back.
Is it good for walk-up trade as well as advance bookings?+
Yes. Add walk-ups straight into the same calendar as online bookings, so a busy bank-holiday jetty stays organised and nothing is double-booked.
Can I take a deposit and manage families and groups?+
Book multiple pedalos in one go for families and groups, hold a small refundable deposit if you wish, and keep a clear headcount for safety.
How does it help on my busiest days?+
Online pre-booking and timed slots smooth the peaks, automatic reminders cut no-shows, and one live calendar replaces the scribbled booking sheet at the kiosk.
Why HireHelm rather than a paper diary or generic app?+
It's built for fast, timed on-water hire, and it adds verified reviews from real paid sessions plus integrated payments — so a small park operation looks professional and gets paid without commission.