How do I pay someone to wait in line for me?
How to hire someone to stand in line for you
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Short answer
In New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver, book RentAHuman line standing online for $23.60 USD per hour, fees included, at least 12 hours ahead and without an account. In other cities, post a regular bounty describing the line, the hours and how the handoff will work.
Key facts
- $23.60 USD per hour, fees included, the same in every supported city.
- Book 1 to 12 hours, at least 12 hours ahead and up to 30 days out.
- Pay once through Stripe Checkout; no account needed.
- If no worker confirms before your start time, the payment is refunded.
- The line sitter does not buy anything or represent you.
How booking works
- 01
Where and when
Choose the city, venue and address, the local start time and 1 to 12 hours, in half hours.
- 02
Review the total
Hours times $23.60 USD, fees included. Nothing is charged until you finish checkout.
- 03
Pay once
Payment funds recruitment; it is not yet a confirmed worker.
- 04
A worker confirms
Check the status on the line standing page. If nobody confirms by your start time, recruitment stops and the payment is refunded to the original card.
- 05
Handoff
Your worker sends an arrival photo, a clothing description and their place in line, updates you at least hourly, and confirms the handoff.
Example totals
| Hours | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23.60 |
| 2 | $47.20 |
| 6 | $141.60 |
| 12 | $283.20 |
Good uses
- No-reservation restaurants, bakeries and brunch lines.
- Product launches, sneaker drops and sample sales.
- Box offices and rush lines, where the venue allows a placeholder.
- Walk-in public offices that let someone hold your place until you arrive; check their rules first.
What is not included
- Purchases of any kind: tickets, merchandise, food or deposits.
- Representing you, using your ID or completing an appointment for you.
- Venues that prohibit line holding or place swapping.
- Extra time beyond the booked hours.
- Bookings less than 12 hours ahead.
Outside the five cities
Post a regular bounty with the venue, the time window, the pay and how you will find each other. Ask for an arrival photo and regular updates as evidence. Coverage isn’t guaranteed, and an 18% service fee is added on top of the pay. You can also submit a line standing request for another city without payment and email support so it can be reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to pay someone to wait in line?
23.60 US dollars per hour, fees included, in every supported city. A two-hour booking is 47.20 US dollars.
Which cities are supported?
New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver for online booking with payment.
How far ahead do I need to book?
At least 12 hours before the start time and up to 30 days ahead.
Is my booking guaranteed once I pay?
No. The booking is confirmed when a worker accepts it. If nobody confirms before the start time, the payment is refunded.
Can the line sitter buy the ticket for me?
No. The service covers holding a place in line and handing it to you, nothing else.
Where these facts come from
Checked against these pages on 2026-11-13. Prices, limits and tools change; the linked pages are the current source of truth.
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