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How to Cancel Rent the Runway (2026 guide)

Cancelling Rent the Runway is straightforward through your account settings, but the timing matters for avoiding charges. This guide walks through the process and what to expect after cancellation.

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Rent the Runway Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Customer Service
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant online
Where to Cancel
Account Settings

Rent the Runway bills monthly and requires cancellation before your next billing cycle. If you have items out, you'll need to return them before the cancellation takes effect.

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Cancel Your Rent the Runway Subscription

These steps work for all Rent the Runway membership plans. Make sure to return any outstanding items first.

01

Log in to your account

Go to renttherunway.com and sign in to your account using your email and password.

02

Navigate to account settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Go to membership section

In your account settings, look for the Membership or Subscription section on the left sidebar.

04

Cancel your subscription

Click Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription. You may need to provide feedback about your cancellation reason.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive an email confirmation within a few minutes of cancelling.

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Rent the Runway-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Rent the Runway cancellation timing and process.

Return items before cancelling
You must return all rented items before your cancellation becomes effective. Outstanding rentals will delay the process.
Cancel before your billing date
Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid charges.
Shipping delays don't pause billing
Your subscription continues billing even if items are delayed in shipping. Factor this into your cancellation timing.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check for outstanding rentals

Make sure all items have been returned and processed. Unreturned items will prevent cancellation from taking effect.

2. Access continues until billing ends

You can continue renting items until your current billing period expires, even after cancelling.

3. Note your next billing date

Cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date to avoid being charged for another month.

Other options to consider

If you're not using Rent the Runway enough, you might be able to pause or downgrade instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade to a lower tier

Rent the Runway offers multiple membership levels with different rental limits and pricing.

  • 4-item plan for lighter users

  • 8-item plan for moderate renters

  • Unlimited plan for frequent users

Pause your Rent the Runway subscription

Rent the Runway offers a pause option that temporarily suspends your subscription for up to 3 months. This is helpful if you're traveling, pregnant, or just need a break from rentals.

If you can't cancel directly

If you're having trouble cancelling through your account, customer service can help process your cancellation request.

Email

You can email customer service to request subscription cancellation if online cancellation isn't working.

support@renttherunway.com

Live Chat

Customer service can cancel your subscription if you're unable to do it through your account.

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Common Rent the Runway Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to common questions about cancelling your subscription.

Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026