9.7 miles east of the Albany center, based in West Sand Lake
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and professional service.
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Albany, NY Prices checked Oct 30, 2026
Equipment rental in Albany, NY
46 local companies near Albany; the closest is 979 Central Ave Tool Rental, 1.3 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Albany, so the price shown is the New York typical from 4 companies across New York.
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Skid steer, per day
Middle 80% of New York prices
New York typical $300
$125
$450
$0
$600
- Mini excavator, per day, New York
- $190 to $985 a day
- Scissor lift, per day, New York
- $230 to $660 a day
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46 companies near Albany
16.8 miles north of the Albany center, based in Round Lake
Reviewers mention: easy to reach, fair prices and on-time delivery.
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1.7 miles east of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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2.1 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
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13.1 miles east of the Albany center, based in Averill Park
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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1.8 miles north of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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2.5 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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10.7 miles north of the Albany center, based in Clifton Park
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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4.3 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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1.6 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and easy to reach.
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6.3 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Watervliet
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and reliable service.
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5 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
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6.5 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and helpful advice.
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10 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Troy
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
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5 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and reliable service.
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3.9 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, on-time delivery and easy to reach.
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7.2 miles southwest of the Albany center, based in Feura Bush
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11.4 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Waterford
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and professional service.
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13.4 miles north of the Albany center, based in Clifton Park
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and helpful advice.
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8.4 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Schenectady
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and professional service.
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6.3 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and professional service.
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4.5 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and professional service.
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3.4 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and short-notice service.
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1.4 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to reach and professional service.
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6.7 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
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11.4 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Schenectady
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3.4 miles east of the Albany center, based in Menands
Reviewers mention: well-maintained equipment.
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12.6 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Schenectady
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6.1 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Troy
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6.4 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
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5.2 miles east of the Albany center, based in Rensselaer
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10.3 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Troy
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
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6.5 miles southeast of the Albany center, based in East Greenbush
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and fair prices.
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10.1 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Schenectady
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and professional service.
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1.4 miles north of the Albany center, based in Albany
Reviewers mention: friendly staff and professional service.
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6.1 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
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1.3 miles north of the Albany center, based in Albany
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3.4 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
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3.9 miles northwest of the Albany center, based in Albany
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4.7 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
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5.2 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Watervliet
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5.2 miles east of the Albany center, based in Rensselaer
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4.8 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
Reviewers mention: easy to work with.
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6.1 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
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6.4 miles north of the Albany center, based in Latham
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9.1 miles northeast of the Albany center, based in Cohoes
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Albany prices
What each type costs
Prices from company websites. Taxes not included.
By type
Bar shows the middle 80% of prices. Dot shows the typical price.
Skid steerNew York range$125 to $450
$125$450
Mini excavatorNew York range$190 to $985
$190$985
Scissor liftNew York range$230 to $660
$230$660
Boom liftNew York range$425 to $1,460
$425$1,460
GeneratorNew York range$90 to $185
$90$185
$0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
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| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $125 | $300 | $450 | 22 |
| Mini excavator | $190 | $340 | $985 | 20 |
| Scissor lift | $230 | $375 | $660 | 3 |
| Boom lift | $425 | $525 | $1,460 | 6 |
| Generator | $90 | $140 | $185 | 5 |
Other prices
Middle 80% of prices
| Delivery feeNew York prices | $76 to $190 per trip |
Typical price by month
Skid steer, per day, Albany
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Albany.
What we see in Albany
- 979 Central Ave Tool Rental is the closest, 1.3 miles from the Albany center. 19 companies are within 5 miles of the center and 36 within 10. The farthest we list is 16.8 miles out.
- 14 of 46 have an address in Albany. The others are based in Latham (11), Schenectady (4), Troy (3), Watervliet (2) and 10 other towns.
- 46 of the 46 are also near Troy, 7.9 miles northeast; 30 of those are closer to Albany. 38 are also near Schenectady, 11.5 miles northwest.
- 5 of 46 publish prices on their websites. For the others, ask for a quote. A price on a website is often a starting price.
- Delivery fees: $76 to $190 per trip. From companies that list a separate delivery charge. Sites far from a yard usually pay more.
- Best reviewed near Albany: Bob's Rental Center, 4.9 out of 5 from 67 Google reviews. Next is Capital District Equipment Rentals at 5.0 from 42 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 8 companies near Albany publish on their websites. Albany has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of New York. 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 Albany 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 Albany companies: 4.5 out of 5, from 2,575 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
59
fair prices
17
professional service
14
well-maintained equipment
9
rude staff
5
no-shows
3
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Equipment rental in Albany
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer in Albany?
Albany has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the New York range. Skid steer, per day: $125 to $450 a day in New York, and $300 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 22 prices published by 4 companies. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Albany. Mini excavator, per day: $190 to $985 a day (New York range). Scissor lift, per day: $230 to $660 a day (New York range).
Which equipment rental yards are closest to Albany?
Closest to the Albany center: 979 Central Ave Tool Rental (1.3 miles), Rental Center at The Home Depot (1.4 miles) and Herc Rentals ProTruck (1.4 miles). 14 of the 46 companies we list have an address in Albany 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 Albany?
We list 46 companies within 20 miles of Albany, 36 of them within 10 miles of the center. 5 of them publish prices on their websites. Most are based in Albany (14), Latham (11) and Schenectady (4).
Do Albany equipment rental yards also serve Troy?
Troy is 7.9 miles northeast of Albany. 46 companies we list are near both. 30 of them are closer to the Albany center, including 979 Central Ave Tool Rental, Rental Center at The Home Depot and Herc Rentals ProTruck. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which equipment rental yards near Albany have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: Bob's Rental Center (4.9 out of 5, 67 reviews), Capital District Equipment Rentals (5.0 out of 5, 42 reviews) and Tool Library Albany (5.0 out of 5, 16 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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