Boom lift rental cost in 2026
Boom lift rental costs $130 to $1,500 per day in 2026, and most people pay about $580.
What moves the price
- The platform height is the biggest factor, from about 30 feet to over 120 feet.
- The boom type matters, since articulating booms cost about 10 to 20 percent more than telescopic ones.
- Towable booms cost far less per day than self-propelled ones.
- Delivery and pickup can run $150 to $500 or more, and more for tall machines.
- The length of the rental and where you live change the rate.
What is included
The daily rate usually covers the lift only. Delivery, pickup, fuel and a damage waiver are often extra. A damage waiver typically adds 10 to 15 percent, and some yards charge about 16 percent.
Boom lift rental cost by height
| Size | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (30 to 40 ft) | $200 to $400 | $550 to $1,100 | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Medium (40 to 60 ft) | $350 to $700 | $900 to $1,800 | $2,000 to $3,800 |
| Large (60 to 120 ft) | $600 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $4,000 | $3,500 to $8,000 |
| Extra large (120 to 180 ft) | $1,500 to $5,000+ | $4,000 to $12,000+ | $8,000 to $20,000+ |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: DOZR.
Ways to pay less
- Choose the shortest boom that still reaches the work.
- Consider a towable boom for small jobs, since it costs much less per day.
- Rent by the week for multi-day jobs and compare quotes from several yards.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Boom lift rental costs $130 to $1,500 per day in 2026, and most people pay about $580. Most people pay about $580 per day. The low end is $130 and the high end is $1,500.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The platform height is the biggest factor, from about 30 feet to over 120 feet; The boom type matters, since articulating booms cost about 10 to 20 percent more than telescopic ones; Towable booms cost far less per day than self-propelled ones.
How can I pay less?
Choose the shortest boom that still reaches the work. Consider a towable boom for small jobs, since it costs much less per day. Rent by the week for multi-day jobs and compare quotes from several yards.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: DOZR, BigRentz, ThePricer. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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