San Antonio, Texas
Lift and crane rental in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio sits about 20% above the Texas average on boom lifts, and the reason is unusual: hospital and base work needs machines that can be escorted onto a secure site and left there, so units go out on long hires and come back slowly.
We arrange scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, forklifts and cranes across San Antonio. We don't run a yard in San Antonio. We match your job to vetted local suppliers and stay on it until the machine is on site.
What a San Antonio job costs to price
Real Texas market rates by machine size and hire length. Change anything and the figure updates.
| Rental, 7 days | $763–$1,220 |
| Delivery and pickup | $300–$480 |
| Environmental fee (2%, capped at $99) | $15–$24 |
| Subtotal | $1,078–$1,724 |
| Texas sales tax (8.25%) | $89–$142 |
| Estimated total | $1,167–$1,867 |
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San Antonio runs about 20% above the Texas average. Sales tax only. The TERP surcharge applies to off-road diesel equipment, so it does not apply to this machine.
Prices are estimates based on published Texas rental rates, not quotes. Your final price depends on availability, delivery distance and how long you keep the machine.
What equipment costs in San Antonio
San Antonio runs about 20% above the Texas average, and that is applied to every figure on this page.
Rates last checked .
As a worked example, a 26 ft electric scissor lift comes to $415–$610 for a week here. The same machine costs $183–$281 for a single day, which is the clearest illustration of how sharply rental pricing rewards duration: a week is roughly two and a half day rates, and four weeks is roughly five, not the nine that a lot of online cost guides still repeat.
Tax is worth planning for. Texas charges 8.25% sales tax on bare rental, and adds a 1.5% TERP surcharge on off-road diesel equipment rated 50 horsepower or more. An electric scissor lift is taxed at 8.25%; a diesel rough terrain machine can reach 9.75%. Most rental price guides never mention it. How Texas taxes equipment rental sets out both, along with the operator exception.
San Antonio forklift rental
Warehouse cushion-tire, outdoor pneumatic and rough-terrain forklifts from 5,000 lb up.
San Antonio forklift rental is one of the most searched equipment terms in San Antonio, and these are the sizes that actually move. San Antonio forklift rental is priced ex-yard: delivery is the line that changes most between two otherwise identical quotes. Rates below are adjusted for San Antonio.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 5,000 lb cushion | $305–$443 | $763–$1,220 | $1,525–$3,203 |
| 8,000 lb cushion | $534–$622 | $1,160–$1,312 | $2,684–$3,050 |
| 10,000 lb cushion | $732–$854 | $1,891–$2,196 | $4,392–$5,124 |
| 5,000 lb pneumatic | $305–$443 | $763–$1,220 | $1,525–$3,203 |
| 8,000 lb pneumatic | $443–$610 | $1,251–$1,297 | $2,593–$3,113 |
| 10,000 lb pneumatic | $664–$720 | $1,518–$1,800 | $2,928–$4,307 |
| 6,000 lb rough terrain | $427–$534 | $687–$1,258 | $1,983–$2,425 |
| 8,000 lb rough terrain | $512–$586 | $1,196–$1,293 | $2,806–$3,172 |
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average.
San Antonio crane rental
Rough-terrain, all-terrain, crawler and tower cranes, bare or operated and maintained.
Cranes are the one category we will not put a day rate on. They are billed by the hour against a minimum, with mobilization charged separately in each direction, and for larger machines bare rental is quoted by the month. Send us the pick, meaning weight, radius and site access, and we come back with a real figure from a San Antonio-area crane house.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 30-45 ton rough terrain | Quoted by hand | ||
| 50-75 ton rough terrain | Quoted by hand | ||
| 90-130 ton all terrain | Quoted by hand | ||
| 100-150 ton crawler | Quoted by hand | ||
| Tower crane | Quoted by hand | ||
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average. Rows marked as quoted by hand are billed on a basis a day rate would misrepresent.
San Antonio boom lift rental
Articulating and telescopic booms from 30 ft to 185 ft, electric and diesel.
San Antonio boom lift rental is one of the most searched equipment terms in San Antonio, and these are the sizes that actually move. The boom lifts for rent in San Antonio come off regional fleets rather than one local yard, so availability moves with what the rest of the metro is doing. Rates below are adjusted for San Antonio.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 30-45 ft articulating | $458–$671 | $1,086–$1,562 | $2,440–$3,538 |
| 45-60 ft articulating | $512–$872 | $1,488–$2,135 | $2,525–$6,344 |
| 60-80 ft articulating | $763–$1,488 | $1,940–$3,660 | $3,660–$8,540 |
| 40-60 ft telescopic | $534–$793 | $1,281–$2,135 | $2,672–$3,758 |
| 60-80 ft telescopic | $763–$1,293 | $1,679–$2,940 | $3,660–$7,259 |
| 80-125 ft telescopic | $1,171–$2,196 | $2,745–$5,502 | $6,173–$14,640 |
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average.
San Antonio scissor lift rental
Electric slab scissors for finished floors and rough-terrain scissors for open ground.
San Antonio scissor lift rental is one of the most searched equipment terms in San Antonio, and these are the sizes that actually move. Quotes for scissor lift rental in San Antonio are written against the specific size, not the category, so the working height matters more than the machine name. Rates below are adjusted for San Antonio.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 19 ft electric | $116–$214 | $281–$610 | $525–$1,098 |
| 26 ft electric | $183–$281 | $415–$610 | $756–$1,342 |
| 32 ft electric | $268–$439 | $634–$891 | $1,159–$2,013 |
| 40 ft electric | $378–$488 | $854–$1,037 | $1,769–$2,318 |
| 26 ft rough terrain | $366–$512 | $854–$1,074 | $1,525–$2,074 |
| 32 ft rough terrain | $403–$512 | $903–$1,086 | $1,952–$2,379 |
| 40 ft rough terrain | $482–$549 | $1,068–$1,342 | $2,318–$2,745 |
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average.
San Antonio telehandler rental
Reach forklifts from 5,000 lb to 15,000 lb, with 19 ft to 56 ft of lift height.
San Antonio telehandler rental is a smaller market than the metro terms, so these are the sizes suppliers covering San Antonio carry as standard rather than a full catalogue. San Antonio telehandler rental is priced ex-yard: delivery is the line that changes most between two otherwise identical quotes. Rates below are adjusted for San Antonio.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 5,000 lb / 19 ft | $492–$675 | $1,423–$1,549 | $3,493–$3,694 |
| 6,000 lb / 42 ft | $712–$915 | $1,525–$1,706 | $3,348–$3,651 |
| 8,000 lb / 43 ft | $726–$1,220 | $1,862–$2,135 | $3,813–$4,667 |
| 10,000 lb / 55 ft | $978–$1,525 | $2,139–$4,118 | $5,341–$10,675 |
| 12,000 lb / 55 ft | $1,193–$1,762 | $2,749–$3,813 | $6,570–$9,150 |
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average.
San Antonio bucket truck rental
Road-legal insulated and non-insulated aerial devices from 35 ft to 75 ft.
We quote bucket truck rental in San Antonio by hand rather than estimating it. Published rates for these units vary so widely between sources that an on-screen number would be misleading, and because they are road-legal the tax treatment differs too.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
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| 35 ft | $305–$488 | $915–$1,464 | $2,440–$3,660 |
| 45 ft | $366–$610 | $1,098–$1,769 | $2,684–$4,392 |
| 55 ft+ | $488–$939 | $1,464–$2,684 | $3,965–$6,710 |
| 20-30 ton boom truck | Quoted by hand | ||
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average. Rows marked as quoted by hand are billed on a basis a day rate would misrepresent.
San Antonio man lift rental
One-person push-around and personnel lifts from 12 ft to 31 ft for indoor work.
San Antonio man lift rental is one of the most searched equipment terms in San Antonio, and these are the sizes that actually move. The man lifts for rent in San Antonio come off regional fleets rather than one local yard, so availability moves with what the rest of the metro is doing. Rates below are adjusted for San Antonio.
| Size | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-31 ft personnel lift | $214–$287 | $476–$598 | $836–$915 |
Adjusted for San Antonio, which runs about 20% above the Texas average.
Working conditions in San Antonio
Limestone and caliche over much of the metro, with the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone crossing the north side. Ground is generally firm, but recharge-zone sites carry extra environmental conditions that affect what can be parked and refuelled where.
Hot and dry enough that dust, rather than mud, is the usual site problem. Filters and radiators on diesel machines need watching on long hires.
Suppliers haul into San Antonio on I-10, I-35, Loop 410 and Loop 1604. Distance from the yard is usually the largest single variable in a delivery charge, which is why we ask for the site address rather than just the city.
Measured against search demand across the metro, forklift rental accounts for about 39% of what people in San Antonio look for, followed by crane rental and boom lift rental. That is a reasonable proxy for what the local yards keep on the fleet, and for which class runs short first.
The work driving equipment demand here is healthcare and medical centre construction, military work around Joint Base San Antonio and hospitality. That shapes what local yards stock, and it is the reason availability tightens for some classes and not others. See also wind limits and Texas heat and site prep and ground conditions.
Permits and site access in San Antonio
Base work runs on its own access and escort rules, which is a scheduling constraint rather than a permitting one, and it is the thing most likely to move a delivery date.
If the machine has to sit in the road, on a sidewalk or over a property line, that is a permitting question rather than a rental one, and it is the most common reason a delivery date slips. Tell us where the machine needs to stand and we will flag it before the quote goes out.
How a San Antonio request works
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Step 1
Tell us the job
Send the machine or the working height, the dates and the site address.
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Step 2
We check the market
We price and check availability with vetted suppliers covering San Antonio.
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Step 3
You get a written quote
A written figure within one business day, naming the supplier and what is included.
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Step 4
The machine arrives
You deal with the supplier directly from there, and we stay on it until it is on site.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent a scissor lift in San Antonio?
- A 26 ft electric scissor lift runs about $415–$610 for a week in San Antonio. San Antonio runs about 20% above the Texas average. Longer hires drop the effective day rate sharply: a week is roughly two and a half day rates, not seven.
Do you have a yard in San Antonio?
- No. We don't run a yard in San Antonio. We match your job to vetted local suppliers and stay on it until the machine is on site. That is worth knowing up front, because it means we are quoting the whole local market rather than one company's price list.
What ground conditions should I expect in San Antonio?
- Limestone and caliche over much of the metro, with the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone crossing the north side. Ground is generally firm, but recharge-zone sites carry extra environmental conditions that affect what can be parked and refuelled where.
Will weather stop the job in San Antonio?
- Hot and dry enough that dust, rather than mud, is the usual site problem. Filters and radiators on diesel machines need watching on long hires. Most platforms have a wind limit around 28 mph, and it applies to the gust rather than the average.
How is equipment rental taxed in San Antonio?
- Texas charges 8.25% sales tax on bare equipment rental in San Antonio. On top of that there is a 1.5% TERP surcharge on off-road diesel equipment rated 50 horsepower or more, so an electric scissor lift is taxed at 8.25% and a diesel rough terrain machine can reach 9.75%. Equipment supplied with an operator on a single charge is generally not taxed as a rental at all.
How quickly can you get equipment to a San Antonio job?
- We come back with a written quote within one business day, naming the supplier. Delivery itself depends on the yard and the machine. Common sizes usually move within a day or two, and anything tall, heavy or specialised needs more notice. Base work runs on its own access and escort rules, which is a scheduling constraint rather than a permitting one, and it is the thing most likely to move a delivery date.
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Get a price estimate for your San Antonio job
Tell us the job and we come back with a written quote within one business day, naming the supplier.
This is a request, not a booking. We confirm availability and final pricing with a local supplier before anything is committed.