1.4 miles north of the Altoona center, based in Altoona
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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Altoona, IA Prices checked Oct 29, 2026
Equipment rental in Altoona, IA
37 local companies near Altoona; the closest is Ziegler Rental Altoona, 1.1 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Altoona, so the price shown is the Iowa typical from 4 companies across Iowa.
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Skid steer, per day
Middle 80% of Iowa prices
Iowa typical $275
$78
$355
$0
$500
- Skid steer, per week, Iowa
- $735 to $1,110 a week
- Mini excavator, per day, Iowa
- $35 to $390 a day
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37 companies near Altoona
12.6 miles west of the Altoona center, based in West Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, easy to reach and friendly staff.
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7.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and well-maintained equipment.
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14.7 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Urbandale
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, easy to work with and fair prices.
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5.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and helpful advice.
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10.6 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, friendly staff and on-time delivery.
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10.8 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and well-maintained equipment.
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11.1 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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7.2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to work with.
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2.8 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
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14.7 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Urbandale
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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9.2 miles northwest of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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1.1 miles north of the Altoona center, based in Altoona
Reviewers mention: well-maintained equipment, friendly staff and professional service.
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7.3 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and well-maintained equipment.
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6.6 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and on-time delivery.
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6.2 miles northwest of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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7.5 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to work with.
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6.7 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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7.9 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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5.4 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and easy to reach.
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7.6 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.1 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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1.4 miles north of the Altoona center, based in Bondurant
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2 miles north of the Altoona center, based in Bondurant
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5.3 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
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5.5 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, fair prices and friendly staff.
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7.6 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and easy to work with.
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8.5 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.5 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and professional service.
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7.3 miles northwest of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.3 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Pleasant Hill
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1.1 miles southeast of the Altoona center, based in Altoona
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2 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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7 miles northwest of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
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9.1 miles northwest of the Altoona center, based in Ankeny
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10.5 miles southwest of the Altoona center, based in Des Moines
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10.7 miles west of the Altoona center, based in Johnston
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Altoona prices
What each type costs
Prices from company websites and customer reviews. Taxes not included.
By type
Bar shows the middle 80% of prices. Dot shows the typical price.
Skid steerIowa range$78 to $355
$78$355
Mini excavatorIowa range$35 to $390
$35$390
Boom liftIowa range$290 to $500
$290$500
$0$200$400$600$800
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
Show as a table
| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $78 | $275 | $355 | 7 |
| Mini excavator | $35 | $96 | $390 | 9 |
| Boom lift | $290 | $390 | $500 | 11 |
Other prices
Middle 80% of prices
| Skid steer, per weekIowa prices | $735 to $1,110 a week |
Typical price by month
Skid steer, per day, Altoona
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Altoona.
What we see in Altoona
- Ziegler Rental Altoona is the closest, 1.1 miles from the Altoona center. 7 companies are within 5 miles of the center and 29 within 10. The farthest we list is 14.7 miles out.
- 3 of 37 have an address in Altoona. The others are based in Des Moines (22), Ankeny (5), Bondurant (2), Urbandale (2) and 3 other towns.
- 37 of the 37 are also near Ankeny, 8.3 miles northwest; 16 of those are closer to Altoona. 37 are also near Des Moines, 8.6 miles southwest.
- 5 of 37 publish prices on their websites. For the others, ask for a quote. A price on a website is often a starting price.
- Best reviewed near Altoona: Contractor Solutions Trench Shoring, 4.9 out of 5 from 100 Google reviews. Next is Quick Rental at 5.0 from 81 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 8 companies near Altoona publish on their websites, plus 1 price customers report in reviews. Altoona has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of Iowa. We drop far-out prices, show the middle 80% and call the middle price typical. Companies cannot pay to change a price. Read the method.
Reviews, summarized
What Altoona customers say
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In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and fair prices. A few mention rude staff.
Average Google rating across Altoona companies: 4.5 out of 5, from 2,121 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
53
fair prices
18
easy to work with
15
well-maintained equipment
12
rude staff
5
equipment breakdowns
4
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Equipment rental in Altoona
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer in Altoona?
Altoona has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the Iowa range. Skid steer, per day: $78 to $355 a day in Iowa, and $275 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 7 prices published by 4 companies. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Altoona. Skid steer, per week: $735 to $1,110 a week (Iowa range). Mini excavator, per day: $35 to $390 a day (Iowa range).
Which equipment rental yards are closest to Altoona?
Closest to the Altoona center: Ziegler Rental Altoona (1.1 miles), Simple Lift Rentals (1.1 miles) and Contractor Solutions Trench Shoring (1.4 miles). 3 of the 37 companies we list have an address in Altoona itself. Distances run from the city center to each company's address, so ask whether they come to yours.
How many equipment rental yards are near Altoona?
We list 37 companies within 15 miles of Altoona, 29 of them within 10 miles of the center. 5 of them publish prices on their websites. Most are based in Des Moines (22), Ankeny (5) and Altoona (3).
Do Altoona equipment rental yards also serve Ankeny?
Ankeny is 8.3 miles northwest of Altoona. 37 companies we list are near both. 16 of them are closer to the Altoona center, including Ziegler Rental Altoona, Simple Lift Rentals and Contractor Solutions Trench Shoring. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which equipment rental yards near Altoona have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: Contractor Solutions Trench Shoring (4.9 out of 5, 100 reviews), Quick Rental (5.0 out of 5, 81 reviews) and Capital City Equipment Company (4.7 out of 5, 198 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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