Drill rental usually costs 8–15 € a day, or 35–60 € a week. For hanging shelves, assembling furniture or drilling into concrete once in a while, it’s the sensible choice: you pay a few euros instead of the 60–200 € it costs to buy one.
- Per day 8–15 €
- Per week 35–60 €
- Bits included almost always
What drill rental costs
Drill rental is among the most affordable in the whole tool category: 8–15 € a day for a decent-brand hammer drill, 20–25 € for a professional SDS rotary hammer. By the week it drops to 35–60 €. DIY store rates are similar but come with higher deposits; between private individuals you often pay a bit less and pick up around the corner.
Which drill to rent
It depends on the wall and the job. For furniture and wood, a cordless driver is enough. For brick and hollow blocks you need hammer action. For reinforced concrete and stone, ask for an SDS rotary hammer: it drills where the others give up, and renting one costs the same as a normal drill. If you’re not sure, describe the job to the person renting it out: they’ll hand you the right tool and you won’t have to bring back one that couldn’t cope.
What to check at pickup
Three things in thirty seconds: the battery is charged (or the cable is there), the included bits suit your wall, and the chuck and hammer function work. Take a photo of the tool at handover: it’s your proof of the condition you received it in.
Same-day rental, near you
The drill is the most requested tool in peer-to-peer rental: on Sharepact you’ll often find one a few minutes from home, with same-day pickup. The renter’s identity is verified and every rental is insured. Got a drill sitting in a drawer? Rent it out: 150–400 € a year without lifting a finger.
Four jobs, one rental
The cases where drill rental always wins: assembling a kitchen or a wall of shelves (one weekend, then never again), drilling reinforced concrete for an awning (that takes the SDS hammer, not a household drill), a move with ten pieces of furniture to build, and jobs at the second home where duplicating your tools makes no sense. In all four you spend under 20 € and work with a better tool than the one you would have bought.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a drill for a day?
Usually 8–15 €, bits included. A professional SDS rotary hammer can reach 20–25 € a day.
Can I rent a drill for just a few hours?
Many private owners and some shops accept half-day rentals. For short jobs, ask: you can often agree on something below the daily rate.
Are bits included in the rental?
Almost always for wood and masonry. Special bits (diamond, extra-long, tile) are usually charged separately or you bring your own.
Is it better to buy a cheap drill than rent one?
If you’ll use it several times a year, yes. For a single job, renting costs less and you get a higher-grade tool than the one you would have bought.
What if the drill breaks while I’m using it?
If it fails through normal wear, it’s not your fault: tell the owner straight away and agree on a replacement. If the damage comes from misuse, the deposit or the insurance steps in. On Sharepact every rental is insured, so the case is already covered by the conditions.
What else you can rent
The same real rates and the same verified rental shops, for the other categories people look for most in Italy.
