How to Rent a Laptop in Cebu

There are a number of reasons why you may need to rent a laptop on your next trip to Cebu, Philippines. Some travelers, in their haste, have left without their own laptop, or even had their laptop lost or damaged by the airlines. Some people didn’t anticipate needing one at all, but the need presented itself once the traveler was in Cebu. Others may not even own their own laptop, and were restricted to a desktop computer that was too bulky to bring on their trip to Cebu. Regardless of what your reason for needing a rental laptop may be, you’ll be relieved to know that there are option available for those who need to rent a laptop.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Photo Identification
• Credit Card

1. If you traveling as a tourist or a business guest, check with your hotel to see if laptops, cellular telephones or other important items can be rented by the hotel. Many of the larger resorts in Cebu are capable of either renting items or helping you locate an affordable rental.

2. Go to your local shopping mall and visit the electronics section to find laptops for rent in Cebu. The major shopping malls in the Philippines are SM Super Malls, Robinsons, NCCC and Gaisano. Ask a taxi driver which mall is closest, and visit the computer stores in the electronics section. The ability to rent will probably be different on a store to store level, but some managers may choose to rent the laptop rather than allowing it to collect dust on the shelf. This is especially true if it is a store that deals in used merchandise.

3. Call KM’s Rentals. KM specializes in rentals to business travelers, and has a number of laptops, projectors and other computer equipment available to be rented. KM allows you to rent by the day, week or month, so it’s easy to find a rental agreement that works best for your specific needs. There’s a link to KM’s Rentals in the resources section below.

4. If you are a university student who lives and goes to school in Cebu, then there may be special opportunities available for you to rent a laptop to help with your studies. Ask your school office if they have any arrangements made with local computer stores for students to rent laptops that are adequately equipped to do homework on.

Tips & Warnings

• You may not even need to rent a laptop at all. If you just want to check your email or do a little web browsing, there are internet cafes all over Cebu, to the point where they seem to be on every corner. These locations charge next to nothing for time on the computer, making them a great place to get your work taken care of.

Resources

• KM's Rentals