diff --git a/fet2020/rental/forms.py b/fet2020/rental/forms.py
index 90f474ff..366ce88f 100644
--- a/fet2020/rental/forms.py
+++ b/fet2020/rental/forms.py
@@ -38,6 +38,11 @@ class RentalCreateForm(forms.ModelForm):
             "date_end": DateInput(format=("%Y-%m-%d")),
         }
 
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)  # to get the self.fields set
+
+        self.fields["firstname"].autofocus = True
+
 
 class RentalAdminForm(forms.ModelForm):
     class Meta: