The process in which someone makes something, usually a property or a vehicle, available for use in exchange for rent or a rental fee.
example
Die Vermietung der Ferienwohnung läuft diesen Sommer sehr gut.
The rental of the vacation apartment is going very well this summer.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Vermietung' (rental) is the nominalization of the verb 'vermieten' (to rent out). The suffix '-ung' turns the action into a noun. 'Vermieten' itself consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'mieten' (to rent something from someone).
EXAMPLE
Die Vermietung von E-Bikes ist ein gutes Geschäft.
The rental of e-bikes is a good business.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'die Vermietung von Wohnungen' (the rental of apartments), 'die Vermietung von Autos' (car rental), or 'die Vermietung von Werkzeug' (tool rental). An apartment can also 'zur Vermietung stehen' (be available for rent).
EXAMPLE
Wir kümmern uns um die professionelle Vermietung Ihrer Immobilie.
We take care of the professional rental of your property.
Sentence structure with the genitive
To specify what is being rented out, the genitive is often used. This structure is common in written or more formal contexts.
EXAMPLE
Die Vermietung des Saals für private Feiern ist möglich.
The rental of the hall for private celebrations is possible.
Register
The word 'Vermietung' (rental) is often used in a formal or business context, for example in contracts, advertisements, or official documents.
EXAMPLE
Alle Bedingungen sind im Vertrag über die Vermietung festgehalten.
All conditions are set out in the rental contract.
Compare with
confusable
Vermietung vs Verkauf
sale / sales
'der Verkauf' and 'die Vermietung' can both mean that someone receives money for something. The important difference is what happens to the thing. In a 'Verkauf', ownership changes: afterward, the thing belongs to the buyer. In a 'Vermietung', someone is only allowed to use something for a certain time and pays rent for it. The words are especially easy to confuse with apartments, cars, or equipment. Ask yourself: Is the thing being given away permanently? Then use 'Verkauf'. Is it only being made available for use? Then use 'Vermietung'.
Vermietung
Wegen der hohen Nachfrage läuft die Vermietung der Ferienwohnung sehr gut.
Because of high demand, the rental of the vacation apartment is going very well.
Verkauf
Der Verkauf des Hauses ist für nächsten Monat geplant.