William Lipovsky
Ace Hardware stores are franchised; it is the choice of the individual owner whether or not to offer rentals and which items to offer for rent.
All of the Ace Hardware stores we contacted have tool and equipment rental services; however, you will still need to check with your local store to find out what equipment is available.
We detail the commonly followed policies and available equipment below.
Typical Rental Policies at Ace Hardware
Many Ace Hardware stores offer a range of rentals, from basic handheld tools to power tools and heavy equipment.
Depending on your local store’s rental policy, you can usually choose from a rental time of four hours, one day, or one week. You may also be able to rent for one month or work out an individual rental period with your store.
Expect to provide your current ID at rental time. Some stores also require a credit card or store account to rent.
Delivery of your rental may be available, depending on the location and equipment type.
Deposits, late return fees, and cleaning fees will vary by location. Some of the stores we contacted charged late fees around 20% of the daily rental price.
The equipment should be returned clean; otherwise, a cleaning fee may be added (usually $20 or more, based on the stores we contacted).
Available Rentals
While item availability and pricing vary greatly by location, there are some tools and equipment you can commonly find for rent at Ace Hardware. Below, we list the tool rentals you’re most likely to find.
We gathered this information by contacting store locations in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Note that some locations also offer additional items for rent other than tools. We spoke to one location that rents bounce houses, another that offers an old-time popcorn machine and hot dog steamer, and yet another that has audio and visual equipment like microphones and sound systems.
Hand Tools
Bosch Demolition Hammer
- Four-hour rental: $35
- Daily rental: $50
- Weekly rental: $200
Makita Hammer Drill
- Four-hour rental: $35
- Daily rental: $50
- Weekly rental: $200
Right Angle Plumbers Drill
- Four-hour rental: $12
- Daily rental: $20
- Weekly rental: $60
Stihl Chainsaw (16″)
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Stihl Chainsaw (18″)
- Daily rental: $30
- Weekly rental: $120
Stihl Chainsaw (25″)
- Daily rental: Up to $45
- Weekly rental: $225
Stihl Gas Trimmer
- Four-hour rental: $15
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Power Tools
10″ Table Saw
- Daily rental: $20
- Weekly rental: $80
12″ Compound Miter Saw
- Four-hour rental: $20
- Daily rental: $30
- Weekly rental: $90
Portable Band Saw
- Four-hour rental: $15
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Ceramic Tile Saw
- Four-hour rental: $28
- Daily rental: $45
- Weekly rental: $180
Paving Breaker
- Four-hour rental: $40
- Daily rental: $65
- Weekly rental: $260
Carpet and Indoor Equipment
Carpet Stretcher
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $75
Carpet Knee Kicker
- Daily rental: $10
- Weekly rental: $30
Carpet Trimmer
- Daily rental: $5
- Weekly rental: $15
Carpet Cleaners (Non-Steam)
- Daily rental: $30
- Weekly rental: $90
Note: See our related research for more information about Ace Hardware’s carpet cleaner rentals.
Carpet Iron
- Daily rental: $15
- Weekly rental: $45
Carpet Stair Tool
- Daily rental: $5
- Weekly rental: $15
Carpet Tuck
- Daily rental: $5
- Weekly rental: $15
Carpet Extractor
- Daily rental: $32
- Weekly rental: $150
Floor Polisher (13″)
- Four-hour rental: $16
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Floor Polisher (17″)
- Four-hour rental: $20
- Daily rental: $35
- Weekly rental: $140
Hardwood Floor Sander
- Four-hour rental: $24
- Daily rental: $45
- Weekly rental: $180
Hardwood Floor Edger
- Four-hour rental: $16
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Floor Sander/Edger Combo
- Four-hour rental: $38
- Daily rental: $60
- Weekly rental: $220
Tile Roller (100 lbs.)
- Daily rental: $16
- Weekly rental: $48
Wallpaper Steamer
- Four-hour rental: $12
- Daily rental: $20
- Weekly rental: $80
Wet/Dry Vac
- Daily rental: $20
- Weekly rental: $60
Power Washers
2700 PSI Pressure Washer
- Four-hour rental: $25
- Daily rental: $40
- Weekly rental: $160
3500 PSI Pressure Washer
- Four-hour rental: $40
- Daily rental: $60
- Weekly rental: $240
Lawn and Garden
Aerator, Towable Drum
- Four-hour rental: $16
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Aerator, Towable Plugger
- Four-hour rental: $20
- Daily rental: $30
- Weekly rental: $120
Aerator, Gas Walk Behind Plugger
- Four-hour rental: $35
- Daily rental: $55
- Weekly rental: $220
Flower Bed Edger
- Four-hour rental: $40
- Daily rental: $60
- Weekly rental: $180
Husqvarna Rear Tine Tiller
- Four-hour rental: $40
- Daily rental: $60
- Weekly rental: $240
Maxim Front Tine Tiller (5HP)
- Four-hour rental: $35
- Daily rental: $50
- Weekly rental: $200
Hi-Weed Brush Mower
- Four-hour rental: $50
- Daily rental: $80
- Weekly rental: $320
Push Lawn Mower
- Daily rental: $25
- Weekly rental: $100
Small Stump Grinder
- Four-hour rental: $50
- Daily rental: $80
- Weekly rental: $320
Large Stump Grinder
- Daily rental: Up to $250
- Weekly rental: $750
Towable Brush Chipper
- Daily rental: Up to $225
- Weekly rental: $900
Ground Hog Trencher
- Four-hour rental: $50
- Daily rental: $75
- Weekly rental: $240
Ditch Witch Trencher
- Four-hour rental: $100
- Daily rental: $160
- Weekly rental: $640
Towable Post Hole Digger
- Daily rental: $75
- Weekly rental: $350
Gas Pole Pruner Saw
- Four-hour rental: $25
- Daily rental: $40
- Weekly rental: $120
Ladders, Scaffolding, and Lifts
Scaffold Package
- Daily rental: $14
- Weekly rental: $28
8′ Double Ladder – Aluminum
- Daily rental: $12
- Weekly rental: $48
24′ Extension Ladder – Aluminum
- Daily rental: $20
- Weekly rental: $80
Scissor Lift
- Four-hour rental: $85
- Daily rental: $125
- Weekly rental: $375
