Do you want to rent your time? If you consider yourself a people person or have special skills or activities you want to share with others, consider letting people rent your friendship.
RentAFriend.com claims it has more than six hundred thousand “friends” available for hire worldwide. The platform charges a membership fee for people looking for companions. People offering their time set their own rates, and users pay them directly; rates tend to be around $25 per hour.
Plus, depending on what your new friend wants to do during their time with you, you may get to see a museum, movie, or sporting event for free; you may even get to dine on their tab. If you’re looking to expand your social circle, this could be a good way to meet new people while also making a few bucks along the way.