3 miles south of the Portage center, based in Portage
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and reliable service.
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Portage, IN Prices checked Oct 31, 2026
Equipment rental in Portage, IN
29 local companies near Portage; the closest is Layher Scaffolding, 0.7 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Portage, so the price shown is the US typical from 148 companies across the US.
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Skid steer, per day
Middle 80% of US prices
US typical $250
$48
$450
$0
$600
- Mini excavator, per day, Indiana
- $270 to $470 a day
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29 companies near Portage
1.1 miles northeast of the Portage center, based in Portage
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and on-time delivery.
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14.6 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Crown Point
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and professional service.
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12.3 miles southeast of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
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11.5 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Merrillville
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and reliable service.
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11.8 miles southeast of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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12.9 miles west of the Portage center, based in Gary
Reviewers mention: prompt pickup.
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14.8 miles west of the Portage center, based in Highland
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
$65 a day, skid steer
$185 below the US typical
11.7 miles southeast of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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2.9 miles east of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
Reviewers mention: fair prices, easy to reach and reliable service.
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1.8 miles northeast of the Portage center, based in Portage
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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0.7 miles west of the Portage center, based in Portage
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9 miles west of the Portage center, based in Gary
Reviewers mention: well-maintained equipment.
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12.8 miles south of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, fair prices and friendly staff.
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13.4 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Griffith
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
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3.9 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Hobart
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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5.5 miles west of the Portage center, based in Lake Station
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13.6 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Merrillville
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13.3 miles west of the Portage center, based in Griffith
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13 miles west of the Portage center, based in Griffith
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14 miles southeast of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
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14.8 miles west of the Portage center, based in Highland
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1 mile west of the Portage center, based in Portage
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6.8 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Lake Station
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0.9 miles northeast of the Portage center, based in Portage
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1.1 miles south of the Portage center, based in Portage
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2.7 miles south of the Portage center, based in Portage
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and professional service.
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9.5 miles southwest of the Portage center, based in Hobart
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and upfront pricing.
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10.7 miles southeast of the Portage center, based in Valparaiso
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and professional service.
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Portage 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 steerUS range$48 to $450
$48$450
Mini excavatorIndiana range$270 to $470
$270$470
$0$200$400$600
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
Show as a table
| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $48 | $250 | $450 | 409 |
| Mini excavator | $270 | $350 | $470 | 7 |
Typical price by month
Skid steer, per day, Portage
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Portage.
What we see in Portage
- First Place Rental is the only company here with a published price for skid steer, per day: $65 a day. For the others, ask for a quote.
- Layher Scaffolding is the closest, 0.7 miles from the Portage center. 10 companies are within 5 miles of the center and 14 within 10. The farthest we list is 14.8 miles out.
- 8 of 29 have an address in Portage. The others are based in Valparaiso (7), Griffith (3), Hobart (2), Lake Station (2) and 4 other towns.
- 28 of the 29 are also near Hobart, 7.4 miles southwest; 13 of those are closer to Portage. 26 are also near Merrillville, 10.9 miles southwest.
- 2 of 29 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 Portage: Premier Rental-Purchase, 4.9 out of 5 from 139 Google reviews. Next is Solid Platforms, Inc. at 4.6 from 17 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 2 companies near Portage publish on their websites. Portage has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of the US. 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 Portage customers say
From public reviews of these companies. Summarized by us. We never copy review text.
In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and fair prices. A few mention rude staff.
Average Google rating across Portage companies: 4.3 out of 5, from 3,144 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
29
fair prices
12
well-maintained equipment
5
professional service
4
rude staff
5
equipment breakdowns
2
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Equipment rental in Portage
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer in Portage?
Portage has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the US range. Skid steer, per day: $48 to $450 a day in the US, and $250 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 409 prices from 148 companies, 5 of them reported by customers in reviews. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Portage. Mini excavator, per day: $270 to $470 a day (Indiana range).
Which equipment rental yards are closest to Portage?
Closest to the Portage center: Layher Scaffolding (0.7 miles), Roland Machinery (0.9 miles) and South Shore Equipment and Controls (1 mile). 8 of the 29 companies we list have an address in Portage 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 Portage?
We list 29 companies within 15 miles of Portage, 14 of them within 10 miles of the center. 2 of them publish prices on their websites. Most are based in Portage (8), Valparaiso (7) and Griffith (3).
Do Portage equipment rental yards also serve Hobart?
Hobart is 7.4 miles southwest of Portage. 28 companies we list are near both. 13 of them are closer to the Portage center, including Layher Scaffolding, Roland Machinery and South Shore Equipment and Controls. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which equipment rental yards near Portage have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: Premier Rental-Purchase (4.9 out of 5, 139 reviews), Solid Platforms, Inc. (4.6 out of 5, 17 reviews) and Crown Rentals TK Inc (4.5 out of 5, 185 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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