Updated Oct 9, 2026 From 1,541 prices in 176 US cities
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer?
Skid steer, per day: $220 to $350 a day in the US, and $280 is typical. Mini excavator, per day: $245 to $360 a day.
Prices from company websites. Taxes not included.
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| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $220 | $280 | $350 | 22 |
| Mini excavator | $245 | $300 | $360 | 11 |
| Generator | $50 | $65 | $79 | 13 |
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Skid steer, per day, United States
How we get these prices
- Company websites. We read the prices 147 companies publish on their own sites.
- No outliers, no paid prices. We drop far-out prices and show the middle 80%. Companies cannot pay to change a price.
- Checked again and again. Every page shows when its prices were last checked.
Price factors
What changes the price
Ask about each of these when you compare quotes.
What is included in a rental price?
Usually the machine and a standard bucket or attachment for the rental period. Delivery, fuel, damage waivers and environmental fees are often extra, so ask for the total.
Do I need a license to rent a skid steer or excavator?
Most yards do not ask for a special license for compact machines, but they ask for ID, a deposit or a card hold, and proof of insurance or a damage waiver. Call 811 before you dig.
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Equipment rental prices by state
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Typical price by state
Skid steer, per day. Each square is a state. States with no published city yet are outlined.
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| State | Typical a day | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No data yet | |
| Alaska | No data yet | |
| Arizona | Not enough prices | 10 |
| Arkansas | No data yet | |
| California | Not enough prices | 47 |
| Colorado | Not enough prices | 8 |
| Connecticut | No data yet | |
| Delaware | No data yet | |
| District of Columbia | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Florida | Not enough prices | 12 |
| Georgia | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Hawaii | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Idaho | No data yet | |
| Illinois | Not enough prices | 3 |
| Indiana | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Iowa | No data yet | |
| Kansas | Not enough prices | 4 |
| Kentucky | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Louisiana | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Maine | No data yet | |
| Maryland | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Not enough prices | 3 |
| Michigan | Not enough prices | 4 |
| Minnesota | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Mississippi | No data yet | |
| Missouri | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Montana | No data yet | |
| Nebraska | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Nevada | Not enough prices | 3 |
| New Hampshire | No data yet | |
| New Jersey | Not enough prices | 4 |
| New Mexico | Not enough prices | 2 |
| New York | Not enough prices | 2 |
| North Carolina | Not enough prices | 8 |
| North Dakota | No data yet | |
| Ohio | Not enough prices | 3 |
| Oklahoma | Not enough prices | 4 |
| Oregon | Not enough prices | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | Not enough prices | 2 |
| Rhode Island | No data yet | |
| South Carolina | No data yet | |
| South Dakota | No data yet | |
| Tennessee | Not enough prices | 3 |
| Texas | $250 | 24 |
| Utah | No data yet | |
| Vermont | No data yet | |
| Virginia | Not enough prices | 5 |
| Washington | Not enough prices | 6 |
| West Virginia | No data yet | |
| Wisconsin | Not enough prices | 1 |
| Wyoming | No data yet |
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How much does it cost to rent a skid steer?
Skid steer, per day: $220 to $350 a day in the US, and $280 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 22 prices published by 9 companies.
What is included in a rental price?
Usually the machine and a standard bucket or attachment for the rental period. Delivery, fuel, damage waivers and environmental fees are often extra, so ask for the total.
Is it cheaper to rent by the day, week or month?
A weekly rate often costs about 3 to 4 daily rates, and a monthly rate about 2 to 3 weekly rates. If you need a machine for 3 days or more, ask for the weekly price. The calculator compares them with local prices.
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