How Renting Indian Clothes Works at Aayka
Renting Indian clothes from Aayka takes five steps: choose an outfit, try it on at our NYC showroom if you like, book it for 7 or 12 days up to 75 days before your event, pick it up free in Midtown Manhattan or have it shipped for $35 round trip, then return it by your last rental day. Dry cleaning is always included.
Aayka rental terms at a glance
- Rental length
- Up to 7 days (standard) or up to 12 days (extended)
- Extended rental
- $50 more than the standard rental
- Security deposit
- $75, held at checkout and released after return
- Pickup
- Free at our NYC showroom, 45 W 34th Street, Suite 911
- Shipping
- $35 round trip, anywhere in the U.S., per item
- Try-on
- $15 per showroom appointment
- How early to book
- Up to 75 days before your event
- Cancellation
- Full refund 7 or more days before your rental starts; no refund after that
- Late return
- $50 per day; more than 2 days late may be charged full retail price
- Cleaning
- Included. Don't clean it yourself
- Wear and tear
- Minor stains, loose threads and stuck zippers are covered
Step 1: Choose your outfit
Browse the rental collection by event (haldi, mehndi, sangeet, wedding ceremony, reception, Diwali, Eid, garba), by type (lehengas, saris, shararas, anarkalis, Indo-western, sherwanis, kurtas, jodhpuris) or by size (petite, tall, plus size). Complete the look with rental jewelry, from $10 a piece. Each listing shows the size, measurements and rental price.
Step 2: Try it on (optional)
In New York? Book a try-on at our Midtown showroom to check color, fabric and fit in person. Try-ons cost $15 and are by appointment only.
Not in New York? Check the size chart and book a free virtual measurement appointment so our team can help you choose a size.
Step 3: Book your dates
On the product page, choose:
- Size
- Rental length: standard (up to 7 days) or extended (up to 12 days, $50 more)
- Delivery: free NYC pickup or $35 round-trip U.S. shipping
- Dates: pick your rental dates on the calendar
Rentals open 75 days before your event, so book as soon as your date is inside that window, especially in peak wedding season. At checkout, a $75 security deposit is held until your rental comes back.
Step 4: Pick up or receive your outfit, and wear it
Collect your outfit at the showroom or receive it by mail. Many pieces are designed to adjust, with tie-backs and elasticated waists, and we email a guide to quick safety-pin adjustments with every rental order.
Step 5: Return it, no cleaning needed
Return everything by the last day of your rental: drop it at the showroom or ship it back with the return postmarked by that date. Don't wash or dry-clean it; professional cleaning is included. Once the outfit is back on time and without significant damage, your $75 deposit is released.
Planning timeline
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75 days before your event
booking opens
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Before your rental
book a $15 showroom try-on or a free virtual fitting
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7 days before your rental start
last day to cancel for a full refund
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Rental start
pick up or receive your outfit
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Last rental day
drop off or ship back (postmarked); late returns cost $50 per day
What if something goes wrong?
It doesn't fit
Rentals can't be exchanged or refunded for fit, which is why we recommend a try-on or virtual fitting first.
It gets damaged
Normal wear and tear is covered. Major stains, missing embellishments, tears or loss are charged up to the item's full retail value.
You're running late
Contact us right away at sales@aaykafashion.com.
Renting vs. buying
Renting makes sense for one event, for a heavily embellished look you won't wear often, or for a different outfit at each wedding function. If you'll wear it again or want it made for you, see our ready-to-wear and custom options. Loved your rental? Your rental fee can be credited toward buying the piece.
Questions about how renting works
Choose an outfit online or try it on at our NYC showroom, book it for up to 7 days (or up to 12 days for $50 more) as early as 75 days before your event, pick it up free in Midtown Manhattan or get it shipped anywhere in the U.S. for $35 round trip, wear it, and return it by your last rental day. A $75 deposit is held until it's back, and dry cleaning is included.
Outfit rentals at Aayka cost $120 to $500, and most are between $135 and $180. Jewelry rentals cost $10 to $40. Add $35 for round-trip U.S. shipping or pick up free in NYC, and $50 if you need the 12-day rental. A $75 refundable deposit is held at checkout.
Rentals can be booked up to 75 days before your event. Book as soon as your date falls in that window, especially during peak wedding season, so your size is still available.
No. Professional dry cleaning is included in every rental. Just return the outfit as it is.
Yes. We ship rentals anywhere in the U.S. for $35 round trip per item, and offer free virtual measurement appointments to help you choose your size.
Late returns cost $50 per day. If a rental is more than 2 days late, you may be charged the item's full retail price.