Tool hire

Tool hire in Australia: what it costs and how to book

Updated 31 October 2026

Small tools were listed at about A$30–A$60 on one hire price list, and a standard machine costs about A$450–A$650 a day, with an off-road prime mover at A$700–A$1,000 a day. Prices in Australia depend on the machine and hire length, so the quickest way to current quotes is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

The price-list figures do not state the hire period, so ask whether they are per day or per week.

Labour hire licences and what to check

A labour hire licence is a different thing: it covers supplying workers, and in some states the licence costs several thousand dollars. For tool hire, check the company's terms in writing: the daily or weekly rate, the return time and who pays for damage.

Season and weather

October is spring, and demand for garden and renovation tools rises into summer, from December to February. Hedge trimmers and mowers are in most demand while plants grow fast. The heat makes early starts sensible, so ask for pick-up and return times that suit you, and book ahead for December.

Pricing and terms

Quotes depend on the machine, attachments, hire length, delivery location and transport. Some companies offer two days for the price of one on weekends, but the terms apply. Ask whether consumables such as blades, drill bits or fuel are included in the rate.

Units and power

Give sizes in millimetres or metres, and say whether you need electric, petrol or battery power. Australian mains power is 230–240 V, so say clearly if a tool has to run without mains power. Name the delivery city, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, because delivery and transport requirements change the price.

What to write in your request

List each tool by name, its power source, what you will use it for, how many you need and for how long. Add your city, whether you need delivery and your budget. For a longer rental, say whether you need a weekly or monthly rate.

Describe what you need in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo if it helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for anything missing, looks through hire companies' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Companies registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their rate, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For bigger machines, see equipment hire or vehicle and heavy equipment hire.