Rent the Runway rents designer clothing and accessories to women, through a monthly subscription or as one-time rentals, and lets customers buy pieces they want to keep; it has been running since 2009.
The rule that shapes any promo here: membership codes do not apply to one-time rentals, PRO, existing orders or items for sale, so a code has to match the kind of order being placed.
Rent the Runway was co-founded by Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Fleiss, and it calls its model the "Closet in the Cloud": designer styles that members rent, wear and send back, or choose to keep. The selection is organized around occasions and needs, including wedding guest and bridesmaid dresses, workwear, everyday outfits, vacation clothes and maternity wear, and the site also sells pre-loved designer pieces.
Subscription shipments hold 5 items each, and the full membership closet spans 750+ brands. The company handles dry cleaning and pressing of every rental at no charge. The founders say they want to grow beyond rental into resale and a more circular approach to fashion.
When shoppers look for Rent the Runway coupons
Rent the Runway coupon searches peak in September, about 1.4× a typical month, and dip lowest in November.
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What is Rent the Runway's return policy?
Purchases can go back within 7 days of delivery, minus a $5.95 restocking fee per item; clearance and rented-then-bought pieces are final sale.
How long does Rent the Runway shipping take?
Subscription shipments usually arrive in 2-3 business days; weekday purchases placed before 3 p.m. ET ship the same day.
More about shopping at Rent the Runway
Membership plans
Each shipment holds 5 items, priced at $129/month for 1 shipment, $164/month for 2 and $275/month for 4, after a discounted first month.
First 60 days
New subscribers get free replacements in their next shipment for items they do not like, and plans carry zero commitment.
Closet
The full closet spans 750+ brands with pieces worth up to $3,000 retail, while the limited closet caps items at $350.
Gift cards
Physical and digital cards up to $500 each, sold through CashStar, cover rentals, purchases and membership fees alike.
Care and pickup
Rentals come dry cleaned and pressed at no charge, and membership returns can be picked up at home in 34 cities.
From Rent the Runway's own pages, read Nov 8, 2026.
Rent the Runway takes the promo code at checkout, so the plan or rental has to be chosen firSt. A membership code only works toward a subscription: it is not valid on PRO, one-time rental orders, existing orders or items for sale.
Codes cannot be combined with other offers unless noted, which matters when a reduced first month is already running on the plan page.
Codes that were auctioned, sold or shared without authorization may be voided, so a code picked up from an unofficial reseller can fail even after it seems to work.
If your Rent the Runway code doesn't work
Minimum order: "Save 30% on Reserve Orders of $60 or More" needs an order of at least $60; "50% Off $100+ Orders" needs an order of at least $100.
Exclusions: Membership codes do not apply to PRO, one-time rental orders, existing orders or items for sale; auctioned, sold or unauthorized codes may be voided.
Combining offers: Promo codes cannot be combined with other offers unless noted otherwise.
New customers only: "20% Off First Reserve Rental Order" is for a first order.
End date: "30% Off Your First Month of Subscription" ends Jan 1, 2027; "20% Off First Reserve Rental Order" ends Jan 1, 2027.
The reduced first month, for example the 5-item plan at $64.50, is the largest single saving on a membership, and plans can be paused or canceled from Manage Plans.
Subscribers may also buy rented pieces at a discount, though the amount is not published, and both RTR Rewards and a referral program exist without a stated reward.
Gift cards up to $500 can pay membership fees, while free dry cleaning and home pickup in 34 cities cut running costs; late returns, by contrast, add fees.
Rent the Runway questions, answered
How much does a Rent the Runway membership cost?
Plans ship 5 items at a time: $129/month for 1 shipment, $164/month for 2 and $275/month for 4, after a discounted first month.
Can a Rent the Runway promo code be used on a one-time rental?
Membership codes exclude one-time rental orders, as well as PRO, existing orders and items for sale. Promo codes also cannot be combined with other offers unless noted.
What happens if a rented item gets damaged?
Subscriptions include coverage for minor mishaps and normal wear, but significant damage, loss and theft are charged.
Can Rent the Runway gift cards pay for a membership?
Gift cards, sold up to $500 each through CashStar, work on rentals, purchases and membership fees.
What if the clothes in an early shipment are disappointing?
New subscribers get free replacements in their next shipment for items they do not like during the first 60 days.