Camping gear rental starts at 10–20 € a day for a tent and 25–50 € for a complete family kit. If you camp one week a year, renting beats buying: no upfront cost, no cupboard occupied for eleven months, and equipment that’s already proven itself.
- Tent 10–20 €/day
- Family kit 25–50 €/day
- Weekly discounts up to 40%
What camping gear rental costs
| Gear | Per day | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 person tent | 10–20 € | 45–80 € |
| Sleeping bag + mat | 5–12 € | 25–50 € |
| Stove + cooking set | 5–10 € | 20–40 € |
| Complete family kit | 25–50 € | 100–200 € |
The maths for one week
A family kit bought new (4-person tent, sleeping bags, mats, stove) easily costs 400–700 €. Rented, the same week comes to 100–200 €. If you don’t yet know whether camping suits your family, rent everything the first year: worst case you’ve spent a tenth, best case you know exactly what to buy. There’s also a practical perk you only notice on the way home: you hand everything back and you’re done, no tent drying in the living room and no sleeping bags to find room for.
What to check before leaving
Pitch the tent once before you go, even just in the garden: you confirm all the pegs are there and learn the setup without the evening wind. Check the zips, ask whether the waterproofing has been refreshed, and take two photos of the kit at pickup. Whoever rents it to you will usually add advice of their own: these are people who actually sleep in tents.
Beach, mountains or festival
The kit changes with the destination. At the beach you need a light tent, mats and a sun shelter; in the mountains you need sleeping bags with the right comfort rating and a tent that holds up in wind, so say so to whoever prepares your kit. For festivals demand is all about cheap, fast-pitching tents: book early, they sell out on event weekends. And if the holiday turns you into a camper, next year you’ll know exactly which gear deserves to be bought.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a tent for a week?
Usually 45–80 € for a 2–4 person tent. A complete family kit runs between 100 and 200 € a week.
Is rented camping gear sanitised?
Sleeping bags are normally rented with a liner or washed between rentals. Always ask how the kit is prepared.
Can I rent for just a weekend?
Yes, the weekend is the most common format: two days’ rate, with pickup on Friday and return on Monday in many cases.
What if the weather turns and I don’t go?
Agree on the cancellation policy beforehand: many private owners allow you to move the dates at no cost if you give enough notice.
What should I rent and what should I bring from home?
Rent the expensive, bulky things: tent, sleeping bags, mats, stove. Bring from home whatever is personal or cheap: torch, utensils, towels. The rented kit stays light on price and you don’t pay to move things you already own.
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.
