Tool rental starts at around 8–15 € a day for a drill and reaches 25–45 € for cement mixers and demolition hammers. For a weekend job it costs a fraction of buying, and you don’t have to find room in the basement when you’re done.
- Drill 8–15 €/day
- Garden tools 15–30 €/day
- Discounts from day 3
What tool rental costs
| Tool | Per day | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Drill / driver | 8–15 € | 35–60 € |
| Angle grinder / jigsaw | 10–18 € | 45–75 € |
| Brush cutter / hedge trimmer | 15–30 € | 60–110 € |
| Pressure washer | 15–25 € | 55–95 € |
| Cement mixer / demolition hammer | 25–45 € | 90–160 € |
When renting a tool makes sense
The rule is simple: if you need the tool for one job, rent it; if you need it every month, buy it. The average drill gets used for a few minutes in its entire life. A pressure washer leaves the garage twice a year. For anything you use rarely, renting wins: you pay for the days, not the object, and it arrives working and with the right accessories.
Garden tools: the season matters
Brush cutters, hedge trimmers and lawn scarifiers work from March to October and sleep the rest of the year: the perfect category to rent. Demand climbs in spring, so book a few days before the weekend you need it. In autumn you’ll find more availability and often better rates.
Renting from someone near you
Alongside professional rental centres, on Sharepact you’ll find tools listed by people in your area: often a few minutes from home, at lower rates, with verified identity and insurance included. And if you have tools sitting in the garage, you can rent them out yourself.
Pickup and return without surprises
Three habits that prevent 90% of arguments. Photograph the tool at pickup, in front of the person handing it over: that’s your proof of its starting condition. Ask how it should come back: clean is the norm, and for garden tools that means no grass and no soil. And agree upfront on what happens if the tool fails through normal wear while you’re using it: the fair rule is that you don’t pay, but it’s better said before. With Sharepact’s insured rentals these cases are already covered by the conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a tool for a weekend?
A drill 15–25 € for two days, a pressure washer 25–40 €, a brush cutter 25–50 €. Almost all providers apply discounts beyond the first day.
Do I need a deposit for tool rental?
Usually yes, in proportion to the tool’s value. On Sharepact, verified identity and included insurance reduce the deposit or remove it entirely.
Do rented tools come with accessories?
Generally yes: bits, discs or spare trimmer line, but check at pickup. Always ask what’s included and what’s charged separately.
Is it better to rent or buy a cheap tool?
Below 50 € to buy, purchasing often makes sense if you expect to reuse it. Above that, or for bulky seasonal tools, renting wins almost every time.
Can I have the tool delivered to my home?
It depends on the provider: professional centres often deliver heavy tools like cement mixers and demolition hammers for a fee, while between private individuals it’s agreed case by case. For small tools, picking up in person is still the fastest way, and you get a two-minute demo while you’re there.
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.
