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Pay by App: POS Systems with Tablet Rental for Events and Markets

Whether it’s a street food festival, Christmas market, or pop-up store, mobile sales areas have been enjoying growing popularity for years. With them grows the need for flexible, modern payment solutions. A particularly popular trend in 2025: Tablet payment stations for rental. Organizers and retailers are increasingly relying on rentable POS systems with integrated tablets to enable cashless payments, optimize sales processes, and monitor sales in real time. The following article provides you with a comprehensive overview of POS systems with tablet rental and shows why this solution is particularly worthwhile for temporary deployments such as trade fairs, events, and markets. Find out here how you can easily rent a tablet to make your POS system flexible and tailored to your needs.

Why Tablet POS Systems are indispensable today

Customers today expect convenient and fast payment processes – whether with a card, smartphone, or smartwatch. Anyone still handling cash only no longer appears up-to-date. Especially at events with many visitors, time is money. Long queues, cumbersome counting of change, or delays due to old technology are a thing of the past. Instead, modern POS (Point of Sale) systems are integrated, which run as a complete solution on tablets.

Mobile payment in 2025 means:

Cashless payments by card (EC/credit), Google Pay, and Apple Pay
Digital receipts for paperless administration
Interfaces to merchandise management, accounting & inventory management
Real-time reporting for on-site sales analysis
Intuitive operation – even for temporary staff after a short briefing

Thanks to modern apps such as SumUp, Zettle by PayPal, orderbird, or enfore, retailers can now collect payments directly via tablet and card reader – quickly, securely, and scalably. Apple iPads are particularly popular due to their reliability and ease of use. If you specifically want to rent an Apple iPad, you will find models for every requirement.

The Advantages of a Temporary Tablet Payment Station

The purchase of a complete point-of-sale infrastructure with high-quality tablets, card readers, receipt printers, and POS software is cost-intensive – especially if it is only needed temporarily. This is exactly where rental services come in: Tablet payment stations can be conveniently rented for weekends, individual days, or longer periods.

This brings numerous advantages:

Advantage	Benefits for Events & Markets
Cost savings	No high investments in own technology
Immediately ready for use	Delivered pre-configured, immediately usable
Reliable support	Technical support during the event from rental providers
No long rental period	Flexible periods depending on the event
Updates included	Always up-to-date software versions with the rental

Another advantage: The devices are often designed to be robust for outdoor use, shockproof and splash-proof – ideal for markets and temporary sales stands. It is particularly practical if the tablet is to be presented safely and professionally. A black tablet floor stand is ideal for this, which you can also rent flexibly.

Typical Application Scenarios: Who should Rent a Tablet Payment Station?

The target group for rentable POS systems with tablets is broad – from sole traders to large event agencies. They are particularly frequently requested by:

Food truck operators & mobile catering providers
Traders at weekly and Christmas markets
Pop-up stores & temporary sales stands
Organizers of trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences
Non-profit organizations at fundraising events
Ticket sellers at events and sporting events

As a rule of thumb: Whenever sales take place at changing locations and only for a short time, it is worth renting a tablet payment station as a service for modern mobile cash registers. For particularly demanding applications, we recommend the latest model series – for example, you can rent the iPad Air M3 with a 13 inch screen, which offers a perfect overview at the point of sale thanks to its large display, or the handier iPad Air M3 with 11 inch for mobile checkout situations.

Hardware & Software: What is Included in the Rental Package?

A complete system for mobile sales consists not only of a tablet. Providers of tablet payment stations deliver a fully networked system with the following components on request:

Apple iPad or Android Tablet with LTE/WLAN
POS POS software configured for your setup
Mobile receipt printer with thermal paper
Card reader (e.g. SumUp Air, Zettle Reader)
Tablet stand or cash drawer (optional)
Carrying case or robust transport case

Customers can also choose between different software solutions, depending on the industry and requirements. The important thing is: Good providers ensure that everything is delivered fully ready for use – including all apps, Bluetooth connections and configurations. If you are looking for a handy device for individual checkout workstations, it is worth taking a look at the iPad 11 inch for rental – the perfect mix of mobility and clarity.

Legal Requirements & GDPR Compliance

Within the framework of the Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV) in Germany, strict requirements have been in force since 2020. A certified technical security device (TSE) must also be available for mobile POS systems. Many rental systems meet these requirements as standard – depending on the software and hardware used.

In addition, all transactions must be GoBD-compliant (principles for the proper management and storage of books). If you rent a tablet cash register, you save yourself the complex setup of your own systems, because providers provide pre-configured devices according to current legal requirements.

The topic of data protection (GDPR) is also a must: Apps and storage systems should handle personal data in a legally compliant manner and ensure the separation of business and private data on the devices.

Future Trends: POS Systems 2025 and beyond

The developments around mobile POS systems are progressing rapidly. The rental of tablets as a payment station for events will be shaped by the following innovations in 2025:

Networked systems: Integration with cloud merchandise management and CRM systems
AI-supported analyses: Sales forecasts based on real-time data
Omnichannel linking: Seamless connection of online & on-site sales
Self Checkout Kassen: Visitors scan products themselves on the tablet
Digital receipts: Transmission via e-mail or QR code instead of paper

These features are increasingly setting new standards in terms of user-friendliness and efficiency. Providers who provide such technologies give their customers a clear competitive advantage – even in temporary use.

Rent a Tablet Payment Station now – easy & flexible

On our platform, you can easily rent modern, pre-configured tablet POS systems for your event. Choose between leasing for a few days, weeks or longer-term solutions – short-term availability and express deliveries included. Our devices are immediately ready for use and perfectly adapted to your on-site requirements. Get an overview of all available tablets for rental and find the best solution for your event.

Advantages of our rental service:

High-quality iPads or Android Tablets with POS software
Optional with card reader, printer and accessories
Individual advice for tailor-made rental solutions
Technology delivery, technical setup & return from a single source
Personal support during your event

Submit your rental request now – we will advise you individually for your POS system with tablet!

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

Which software is pre-installed on the tablets?: You can choose between industry-specific POS software, e.g. orderbird, Zettle, Lightspeed or SumUp. On request, we can pre-configure the devices with your desired application.
Can I rent several tablet POS systems at the same time?: Yes – on request, we also supply larger quantities for large events, markets or festival stands with central administration units.
Are EC and credit card payments also possible?: Of course. The supplied card terminals support common payment methods including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard and Girocard.
How are the devices returned?: The return is uncomplicated. You will receive the corresponding return documents and packaging materials in advance. Alternatively, we coordinate the collection via our logistics partner.

Conclusion: Flexible, Digital & Secure – Pay with Tablet POS Systems Rental

In an increasingly cashless world, renting a tablet payment station for events & markets is a logical step towards a modern, efficient operation. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages: Low risk, flexible booking period, state-of-the-art technology and legal compliance. For organizers, retailers and caterers, this means: More focus on the business, less effort for technology and administration.

Do you like the idea of upgrading your event with a modern POS system? Then don’t hesitate: Rent a tablet payment station now and get off to a successful start with the right POS solution!

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Pay by App: POS Systems with Tablet Rental for Events and Markets