How to Create a Rental Order for Monthly Invoices in Odoo

Managing rentals efficiently in Odoo requires a streamlined invoicing process to ensure accurate billing and transparency. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a rental product, configure a monthly recurring plan, and generate invoices with clear rental period details.

Step 1: Create a Rental Product

1. Navigate to Rental Module > Products > Create.

2. Enter the Product Name, such as "Monthly Rental Service."

3. Configure the product as a rental item by enabling the Can be Rented option.

Step 2: Create a Rental Order

1. Go to Rental Module > Rental Orders > Create.

2. Select the customer for the rental service.

3. Add the previously created rental product.

4. Specify the Rental Period from March 17, 2025, to April 16, 2025.

5. Save and confirm the rental order.

 Generate an Invoice

1. Open the confirmed rental order.

2. Click the Invoice button.

  3. In the invoice line, verify that the rental period is displayed below the product name as March 17, 2025, to April 16, 2025.

  4. Validate and post the invoice.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage rental invoicing in Odoo with a clear monthly billing cycle. This setup ensures that customers can easily track their rental periods on invoices, improving transparency and customer satisfaction.