Scissor lift rental cost in 2026
Scissor lift rental costs $100 to $700 per day in 2026, and most people pay about $223.
What moves the price
- The platform height matters, since taller lifts cost more.
- The lift type changes the price, with rough terrain diesel models costing more than electric ones.
- The length of the rental matters, since weekly and monthly rates cost less per day.
- Delivery and pickup typically add $100 to $350 each way.
- Where you live and which company you rent from change the rate.
What is included
The daily rate usually covers the lift only. Delivery, pickup, fuel, damage waiver insurance and taxes are often extra. A damage waiver typically adds 10 to 15 percent.
Scissor lift rental cost by height
| Height and type | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 to 26 ft compact electric | $100 to $200 | $225 to $475 | $450 to $900 |
| 26 to 32 ft electric or hybrid | $150 to $300 | $350 to $700 | $700 to $1,400 |
| 32 to 40 ft electric or diesel | $250 to $500 | $575 to $1,100 | $1,100 to $2,200 |
| 40 to 60 ft rough terrain diesel | $400 to $700 | $900 to $1,600 | $1,800 to $3,200 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: DOZR.
Ways to pay less
- Pick the lowest platform height that safely reaches the work.
- Rent by the week if the job takes more than two or three days.
- Compare prices from several rental yards, and ask if delivery can be skipped by hauling it yourself where allowed.
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?
Scissor lift rental costs $100 to $700 per day in 2026, and most people pay about $223. Most people pay about $223 per day. The low end is $100 and the high end is $700.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The platform height matters, since taller lifts cost more; The lift type changes the price, with rough terrain diesel models costing more than electric ones; The length of the rental matters, since weekly and monthly rates cost less per day.
How can I pay less?
Pick the lowest platform height that safely reaches the work. Rent by the week if the job takes more than two or three days. Compare prices from several rental yards, and ask if delivery can be skipped by hauling it yourself where allowed.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: DOZR, BigRentz, Bob Vila. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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