Camera equipment rental starts at 20–40 € a day for a camera and 10–30 € for a lens. It’s the smart way to have the right gear for a shoot, a trip or a wedding, and to try equipment before spending thousands to own it.
- Camera 20–40 €/day
- Lens 10–30 €/day
- Drone 35–70 €/day
What camera equipment rental costs
| Equipment | Per day | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Mirrorless / DSLR camera | 20–40 € | 90–180 € |
| Lens (zoom / fast prime) | 10–30 € | 45–120 € |
| Drone with camera | 35–70 € | 150–300 € |
| Light kit / tripod / gimbal | 10–25 € | 40–100 € |
Try before you buy
A 1.500 € lens deserves a 25 € trial weekend. Renting is photography’s test drive: you find out whether that 35mm suits you, whether you’d actually use the drone, whether full frame is worth the switch. Working photographers already know this; hobbyists often discover that renting twice a year beats owning a kit that ages in a cupboard. And when you do decide to buy, you buy with certainty: you already know how that lens renders your photos, not someone else’s reviews.
Who rents from whom
The nice thing about this category is that photographers rent to each other: someone with an idle second body puts it to work, someone with a shoot books it for the weekend. On Sharepact identity is verified and the equipment is insured for the duration of the rental, which for gear worth thousands of euros is the difference between trusting and not. If you have equipment sitting unused, it can bring in 300–800 € a year.
Weddings, trips and projects: when people rent
The three classic moments. A friend’s wedding, where you want a second body and a fast lens without buying them. The big trip, where a 100-400 or a drone transforms the photos but doesn’t justify the purchase. And the one-off project: a corporate video, a portfolio shoot, a move to document. In every case the rule is the same: book a few days ahead, check batteries and cards at pickup, and take two test shots before leaving the handover spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a camera for a weekend?
Usually 35–70 € for two days, lens included in basic kits. Professional bodies cost more but remain a fraction of the purchase price.
Is rented equipment insured?
On Sharepact yes, for the whole rental period. Always check what the insurance covers: accidental damage almost always, negligence no.
Can I rent a drone without a licence?
Drones over 250 g require operator registration and in many cases the A1/A3 certificate: check first, renting doesn’t replace the legal requirements.
Is it better to rent or buy a lens?
If you’d use it less than about ten days a year, rent. If it becomes part of how you shoot, buying (even second-hand) makes sense.
What should I check when picking up the equipment?
Charged batteries and the charger included, memory cards (often excluded: bring your own), the glass held up to the light, and two test shots on the spot. One minute of checking in front of the person handing it over avoids any argument at return.
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.
