Renting an Aerial Work Platform: Costs per Day, Week and Month

Anyone researching rental costs for aerial work platforms online usually gets either no figures at all or deliberately distorted entry-level prices. This page gives real guide ranges from the rental business — by platform type, working height and rental period, without obfuscation.

Rental costs for aerial work platforms vary considerably by platform type and working height. As a guide:

• Small scissor lift (up to 10 m, electric): approx. 80–150 € per day
• Medium articulating boom lift (16–20 m): approx. 200–320 € per day
• Large telescopic boom lift (28–43 m): approx. 380–650 € per day
• Truck-mounted platform (20–35 m): approx. 500–850 € per day
• Spider lift (12–30 m): approx. 300–550 € per day
• Trailer-mounted platform (10–16 m): approx. 100–200 € per day

As at August 2026. Guide values from the Luibl rental business. Transport, insurance and accessories are not included in the daily rates.

The table below shows guide ranges for daily, weekly and monthly rental. A weekly rate typically corresponds to 4–5 daily rates, a monthly rate to 12–15 daily rates.

Platform type	Working height	per day	per week	per month
Scissor lift, electric	6–10 m	80–130 €	320–520 €	900–1,500 €
Scissor lift, electric	12–18 m	130–220 €	520–880 €	1,500–2,500 €
Scissor lift, diesel	15–26 m	200–360 €	800–1,440 €	2,200–4,000 €
Articulating boom lift	12–18 m	180–280 €	720–1,120 €	2,000–3,200 €
Articulating boom lift	20–30 m	280–450 €	1,120–1,800 €	3,200–5,200 €
Telescopic boom lift	18–28 m	320–500 €	1,280–2,000 €	3,500–5,800 €
Telescopic boom lift	30–43 m	500–750 €	2,000–3,000 €	5,500–8,500 €
Truck-mounted platform	17–24 m	450–700 €	1,800–2,800 €	5,000–7,800 €
Truck-mounted platform	28–40 m	700–1,100 €	2,800–4,400 €	7,500–12,000 €
Spider lift	12–20 m	300–460 €	1,200–1,840 €	3,300–5,200 €
Spider lift	22–35 m	460–680 €	1,840–2,720 €	5,000–7,500 €
Trailer-mounted platform	10–16 m	100–190 €	400–760 €	1,100–2,100 €

All prices: guide values, as at 08/2026. Net prices, plus VAT. Transport, insurance and accessories separate.

Rental period and volume discounts

The longer the rental period, the lower the effective daily rate. Weekly rentals cost around 4–5 times the daily rate (rather than 7 times), monthly rentals 12–15 times. For projects lasting more than 4 weeks, it is worth asking the rental company for a direct quote.

Transport and delivery distance

Transport is not included in the daily prices above. Luibl Rental delivers with its own low-loader fleet across Europe — transport costs depend on the delivery distance and platform class. For equipment up to approx. 16 m, 200–500 € per delivery can be incurred depending on location; for large machines and long distances, correspondingly more. For specific transport costs: send an enquiry.

Season and availability

In high summer (June–August) and where large projects coincide, availability of certain classes can be limited. Reserving early secures availability and stable terms.

Insurance and accessories

Rental machines from Luibl Rental are delivered with a valid UVV inspection. For rental damage, damage insurance for hired equipment is advisable — costs vary with the scope of cover. Accessories (basket extensions, additional mounting plates, trailers for truck-mounted platforms) can be booked in addition, subject to availability.

Example 1: facade cleaning, residential building, 3 storeys

• Platform: articulating boom lift, 16 m
• Rental period: 5 days
• Estimated rental costs: approx. 900–1,400 € (transport not included)

Example 2: roof work, commercial building, outdoor use

• Platform: telescopic boom lift, 28 m (diesel)
• Rental period: 3 weeks
• Estimated rental costs: approx. 3,800–6,000 € (transport not included)

Example 3: hall maintenance, confined interior, several working levels

• Platform: electric scissor lift, 10 m
• Rental period: 2 months
• Estimated rental costs: approx. 1,800–3,000 € (transport not included)

All examples are guide calculations without warranty.

When comparing rental quotes, watch for the following points:

• Is transport included in both quotes, or charged separately?
• Is there a deductible for damage — or is insurance included?
• What minimum rental period applies?
• Is the UVV inspection current and is an inspection label in place?
• When is the return due, and are there costs for late collection?
• Is the machine Stage V compliant (relevant for low-emission zones)?

Buying an aerial work platform outright typically pays off from around 150–250 days of use per year — depending on the machine class and purchase price. For most trade and construction businesses that do not need a platform permanently, renting is the more economical solution: no capital tied up, no inspection and maintenance costs, no storage.

Luibl Rental delivers all platform types across Europe — with its own low-loader fleet, without external hauliers. UVV-inspected machines with complete documentation.

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What does an aerial work platform cost per day?

Depending on platform type and working height: a small electric scissor lift up to 10 m from approx. 80 €/day, medium articulating boom lifts from approx. 200 €/day, large telescopic boom lifts from approx. 380 €/day, truck-mounted platforms from approx. 450 €/day. Transport and insurance are additional. For a binding quote: send an enquiry to Luibl Rental.

What does a scissor lift cost on a weekly rate?

Small electric scissor lifts up to 10 m: approx. 320–520 € per week. Medium scissor lifts up to 18 m: approx. 520–880 €/week. Diesel scissor lifts up to 26 m: approx. 800–1,440 €/week. In each case excluding transport.

Are transport and insurance included in the rental price?

At Luibl Rental, transport via our own low-loader fleet is calculated separately — it depends on the delivery distance and machine class. Insurance options on request. When comparing quotes, always check whether transport is included in the price offered.

Does the rental get cheaper over a longer term?

Yes. Weekly rentals typically cost 4–5 times the daily rate, monthly rentals 12–15 times. For longer projects it is worth asking for a direct quote on tiered terms.

What does a truck-mounted platform cost per day?

Truck-mounted platforms in the 17–24 m working height range: approx. 450–700 €/day. Large truck-mounted platforms up to 40 m: approx. 700–1,100 €/day. Transport does not arise for truck-mounted platforms, as they are self-propelled on the public road network (a category C driving licence is required).