13.2 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in West Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and professional service.
$150 a day, skid steer
$165 below the South Carolina typical
Columbia, SC Prices checked Nov 2, 2026
Equipment rental in Columbia, SC
24 local companies near Columbia; the closest is Drop & Hook Trailer Rentals LLC, 4.3 miles from the center. Too few of them publish prices for a range in Columbia, so the price shown is the South Carolina typical from 6 companies across South Carolina.
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Skid steer, per day
Middle 80% of South Carolina prices
South Carolina typical $315
$115
$490
$0
$600
- Mini excavator, per day, South Carolina
- $205 to $400 a day
- Scissor lift, per day, South Carolina
- $180 to $315 a day
South Carolina range, not a price from Columbia. Ask local companies for a quote.
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24 companies near Columbia
4.3 miles south of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, professional service and well-maintained equipment.
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12.7 miles northeast of the Columbia center, based in Lugoff
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and on-time delivery.
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7.8 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: easy to work with, friendly staff and well-maintained equipment.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.5 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and fair prices.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.8 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: well-maintained equipment.
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5.4 miles north of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and on-time delivery.
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7.2 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, professional service and well-maintained equipment.
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8.1 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: easy to reach.
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7.6 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, fair prices and well-maintained equipment.
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7.6 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and fair prices.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
6.7 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: easy to work with and friendly staff.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
6.3 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: fair prices, friendly staff and easy to work with.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
11.5 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Cayce
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, easy to work with and professional service.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.4 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: fair prices and friendly staff.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.5 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.9 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: friendly staff, helpful advice and easy to reach.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.4 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
No published price. Ask for a quote.
7.6 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
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10.1 miles west of the Columbia center, based in West Columbia
Reviewers mention: easy to work with.
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7.5 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
Reviewers mention: fair prices.
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12.4 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Cayce
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7.6 miles west of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
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7.8 miles southwest of the Columbia center, based in Columbia
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Columbia 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 steerSouth Carolina range$115 to $490
$115$490
Mini excavatorSouth Carolina range$205 to $400
$205$400
Scissor liftSouth Carolina range$180 to $315
$180$315
Boom liftSouth Carolina range$325 to $550
$325$550
$0$200$400$600$800
Middle 80% of prices Typical (median)
Show as a table
| Type | Low | Typical | High | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer | $115 | $315 | $490 | 15 |
| Mini excavator | $205 | $300 | $400 | 13 |
| Scissor lift | $180 | $250 | $315 | 7 |
| Boom lift | $325 | $455 | $550 | 8 |
Other prices
Middle 80% of prices
| Delivery feeSouth Carolina prices | $140 to $920 per trip |
Typical price by month
Skid steer, per day, Columbia
Prices by monthThis chart shows once there are 12 months of price checks for Columbia.
What we see in Columbia
- S&K Rentals is the only company here with a published price for skid steer, per day: $150 a day. For the others, ask for a quote.
- Drop & Hook Trailer Rentals LLC is the closest, 4.3 miles from the Columbia center. 1 company is within 5 miles of the center and 19 within 10. The farthest we list is 13.2 miles out.
- 19 of 24 have an address in Columbia. The others are based in West Columbia (2), Cayce (2) and Lugoff (1).
- 19 of the 24 are also near Lexington, 18.4 miles west; 15 of those are closer to Columbia. 5 are near Columbia and no other city we cover.
- 2 of 24 publish prices on their websites. For the others, ask for a quote. A price on a website is often a starting price.
- Delivery fees: $140 to $920 per trip. From companies that list a separate delivery charge. Sites far from a yard usually pay more.
- Best reviewed near Columbia: S&K Rentals, 5.0 out of 5 from 188 Google reviews. Next is Drop & Hook Trailer Rentals LLC at 5.0 from 19 reviews.
How we get these prices
We read the prices that 5 companies near Columbia publish on their websites. Columbia has too few prices for a range of its own, so the range is for all of South Carolina. 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 Columbia customers say
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In short
Customers of these companies most often praise the friendly staff and fair prices. A few mention high prices.
Average Google rating across Columbia companies: 4.6 out of 5, from 739 Google reviews.
Topics, by number of reviews
friendly staff
37
fair prices
20
easy to work with
15
well-maintained equipment
14
high prices
2
rude staff
2
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Equipment rental in Columbia
How much does it cost to rent a skid steer in Columbia?
Columbia has too few published prices for a range of its own, so here is the South Carolina range. Skid steer, per day: $115 to $490 a day in South Carolina, and $315 a day is typical. That is the middle 80% of 15 prices published by 6 companies. Ask local companies for a quote to get a price in Columbia. Mini excavator, per day: $205 to $400 a day (South Carolina range). Scissor lift, per day: $180 to $315 a day (South Carolina range).
Which equipment rental yards are closest to Columbia?
Closest to the Columbia center: Drop & Hook Trailer Rentals LLC (4.3 miles), Thompson Rentals & Sales Northeast (5.4 miles) and Aaro Rental Center (6.3 miles). 19 of the 24 companies we list have an address in Columbia 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 Columbia?
We list 24 companies within 20 miles of Columbia, 19 of them within 10 miles of the center. 2 of them publish prices on their websites. Most are based in Columbia (19), West Columbia (2) and Cayce (2).
Do Columbia equipment rental yards also serve Lexington?
Lexington is 18.4 miles west of Columbia. 19 companies we list are near both. 15 of them are closer to the Columbia center, including Aaro Rental Center, United Rentals - Trench Safety and Sunbelt Rentals Flooring Solutions. Ask each one whether it serves your address.
Which equipment rental yards near Columbia have the best reviews?
By Google rating and number of reviews: S&K Rentals (5.0 out of 5, 188 reviews), Drop & Hook Trailer Rentals LLC (5.0 out of 5, 19 reviews) and CCE Equipment Rentals (4.7 out of 5, 53 reviews). Ratings are from Google. No company can pay to change them or its place in our list.
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