Rent a Local Friend

by Jorge Miranda for iOS 8.0

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Free smartphone application to meet others when travelling

Rent a Local Friend is a unique mobile phone application which enables like-minded users to meet one another while on a holiday. Its main intention is to provide valuable connections within major tourist destinations such as New York City or Los Angeles. So, it could be a great idea for anyone who is alone and looking to make a few friends. There is no charge to download and install this software, so it is a viable alternative to similar paid subscriptions.

Main Features and Usability

Rent a Local Friend is very easy to work with. The user will first enter in basic details such as the time and date of departure. Then, he or she will be provided with a list of other registered users who will be in the specific area during the same time period. Filters can be adjusted in terms of distance, age and gender. Privacy settings can likewise be set to ‘invisible’ if desired.

Other Functions

Rent a Local Friend also offers handy travel tips as well as photos of popular landmarks. So, it can be a useful tourist tool as well as a method for meeting others. Interests, languages spoken and hobbies can be listed within a profile to provide even greater detail to the public