Camera & video equipment hire

Camera and video equipment hire in Canada: prices and terms

Updated 7 November 2026

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Camera and video equipment hire in Canada costs about CA$70 to CA$250 a day or CA$210 to CA$750 a week, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. For a quote that fits your shoot, describe the kit, the dates and your city in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply with their own price and terms.

Rules you need to know

Canada does not require a licence, certification or professional registration for photographers or videographers. Rental companies still ask for a government-issued photo ID, a valid credit or debit card and a signed rental agreement. Some companies also place a pre-authorization on your card, and a damage deposit may apply. The rest of the pre-authorization is released in about five business days after the gear comes back. One lens rental policy encourages renters to test the camera five business days before the rental date.

Season and planning the booking

Winter runs from December to February, and the days are short in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, so plan indoor or lit shoots for those months. Summer, June to August, suits outdoor shoots. In one Toronto listing a week costs CA$210 against CA$70 for a single day, so a longer rental is much cheaper per day.

How rentals are priced and delivered

Prices are quoted per day, per week or per hour, and studio hire has a two-hour minimum. Some companies deliver anywhere in Canada, so give your city and the delivery address in the request. One rental company sets a minimum charge of CA$10 on any contract, so ask about small rentals before you order.

What to write in your request

Say what you need to hire, the make and model if you know it, what is included such as lenses or a tripod, the purpose, the rental term, whether you want an operator, and your city. If you want a monthly rent, say how many months you need the kit.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the kit in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. Start from the home page request field, or look at rentals and hire first.