AERIAL LIFT & SCISSOR LIFT RENTAL RATES & COSTS IN CANADA
Aerial work platforms are priced mostly by working height and type. A compact electric scissor lift for indoor maintenance is inexpensive; a large rough-terrain boom lift reaching high outdoors costs considerably more.
This guide breaks down aerial lift rental rates in Canada by type and height, and the factors that affect what you pay.
Quick answer
It typically costs $90–$2,200 per day to rent a aerial lift in Canada. Weekly rates run about 3–4× the daily rate and monthly rates about 3–4× the weekly, which lowers the effective day rate for longer projects. Delivery, an operator and insurance are usually quoted separately, and owners set the final price, confirmed when you e-sign your rental contract.
AERIAL LIFT RENTAL RATES BY SIZE
Recommended guideline rates in CAD, from real catalog data. Owners set the final price, locked in at contract. See how aerial lifts compare nationally on the Canada Rental Rate Index →
| Size class | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (up to 7 HP) | $90–$260 | $288–$832 | $720–$2,165 |
| Mid-size (7–74 HP) | $220–$2,200 | $720–$8,800 | $1,800–$26,400 |
| Large (74+ HP) | $325–$1,050 | $1,105–$3,600 | $2,875–$9,400 |
QUICK COST ESTIMATE
Estimated total
Ballpark only — based on typical catalog rates and does not include delivery, operator, fuel, or insurance.
Aerial lift rental costs in Canada depend heavily on the type and working height. A scissor lift typically rents for about $100–$250 per day, a smaller articulating or telescopic boom lift for about $250–$600 per day, and large boom lifts reaching 40–125 feet for $500–$1,500+ per day. Weekly and monthly rates lower the effective daily cost significantly.
What determines the price. Working height is the biggest factor, followed by lift type (scissor vs. articulating vs. telescopic boom), power (electric for indoors, diesel/hybrid for outdoors and rough terrain), rental length and delivery.
Scissor lifts vs. boom lifts. A scissor lift goes straight up and provides a large, stable platform — perfect for indoor maintenance, electrical, HVAC and drywall work. A boom lift reaches up and out and over obstacles — the choice when you need to get to work over rooflines, around structures, or high on the side of a building. Articulating booms bend to reach into tight spots; telescopic (straight) booms deliver the most horizontal reach.
Costs beyond the base rate. Budget for delivery and pickup, fuel or charging, a harness/fall-protection requirement (often your responsibility), and an optional damage waiver or insurance.
How to keep the cost down. Rent the lowest working height that safely reaches your work, choose an electric scissor lift for indoor jobs to save on fuel and emissions, and rent by the week or month for extended projects. On HeavyRentals you compare live rates from local owners before you book.
These are guideline rates from real catalog data; the listing owner sets the final price, locked in on your e-signed contract.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In Canada, scissor lifts typically rent for about $100–$250 per day, smaller boom lifts $250–$600 per day, and large boom lifts $500–$1,500+ per day. Weekly and monthly rates lower the daily cost.
Choose a scissor lift for straight-up access with a big, stable platform (indoor maintenance, electrical, drywall). Choose a boom lift when you need to reach up and over obstacles or work at the side of a structure.
Yes — provincial safety rules require operators of aerial work platforms to be trained, and fall protection is typically mandatory. You can add a certified operator if your crew is not trained.
A standard scissor lift usually rents for about $100–$250 per day depending on platform height and whether it is electric (indoor) or rough-terrain (outdoor). A week costs roughly 3–4× the daily rate.
The base rate covers the lift. Delivery, fuel or charging, fall-protection harnesses, and any damage waiver or insurance are usually billed separately.
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