GENERATOR RENTAL
IN LONDON
Temporary and standby power for job sites, events and outages — towable diesel sets sized from a few kW to megawatts.
191
Models to rent
24
Brands
$290
Typical day rate
3
Size classes
Overview
Renting a Generator in London
Renting a generator in London, Ontario gives you the right machine for the job without the capital, maintenance and storage cost of owning one. This page brings together real recommended rates, size classes and the models available across 24 brands, so you can budget accurately and pick the right unit before you send a rental request.
London, Ontario sits in the heart of southwestern Ontario, straddling the Thames River on a landscape shaped by glacial deposits of sand, silt, and clay overlying older bedrock. The Thames River corridor has historically been a source of flooding risk for the city, and major flood-control infrastructure including Fanshawe Lake and the upstream reservoir system has shaped land use and construction practices throughout the watershed. Sites adjacent to the river and its tributaries often require specialized dewatering equipment, temporary berms, and careful management of excavation slopes in saturated sandy-clay soils that can become unstable when disturbed. The Forest City earns its name from the mature urban canopy that characterizes older neighbourhoods, but rapid suburban expansion to the north, east, and south has opened large areas of former agricultural land to residential and commercial development. These greenfield sites, sitting on a mix of sandy loam and clay till, are well-suited to conventional earthmoving and are serviced by a robust local equipment rental market. The auto parts and light manufacturing sector that anchors London's industrial east end generates ongoing demand for site preparation and facility expansion equipment. London's growing role as a regional health care hub has produced a sustained wave of hospital and medical facility construction, with major projects at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care requiring large excavators, crane services, and shoring systems for multi-level below-grade parking and service infrastructure. Fanshawe College and Western University both maintain active campus expansion programs that add institutional construction to the city's equipment demand. Cold winters bring reliable ground frost to London, and contractors typically lose several weeks of productive earthmoving in December and January. Spring thaw, combined with the area's high water table in low-lying areas, extends site preparation timelines for new developments. Local agricultural service and rural infrastructure work adds a further category of equipment demand unique to London's position as the commercial centre of a productive farming region.
Generators are sized in kW/kVA, and getting the size right matters: too small and you'll trip under load, too large and you burn fuel inefficiently and risk wet-stacking. Add up your continuous load plus the surge from motors and compressors starting, then leave headroom.
Quick answer
Renting a generator in London, Ontario typically costs $55–$1,950 per day, or from $187 per week and $486 per month. Longer rentals lower the effective day rate; delivery, operator and insurance are quoted separately.
GENERATOR RENTAL RATES
Recommended market rates in CAD, from the HeavyRentals rate engine.
| Period | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per day | $55 | $290 | $1,950 |
| Per week | $187 | $1,003 | $6,630 |
| Per month | $486 | $2,830 | $17,240 |
GENERATOR SIZE CLASSES
Compact (up to 75 HP)
65 units tracked. Day rates $55–$205, weekly from $187. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.
Mid-size (75–217 HP)
60 units tracked. Day rates $185–$450, weekly from $680. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.
Large (217+ HP)
62 units tracked. Day rates $380–$1,950, weekly from $1,428. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.
WHAT A GENERATOR IS USED FOR
Towable diesel gensets are the job-site standard; confirm the voltage and phase (single vs three-phase) your equipment needs, fuel tank runtime, and whether you need distribution panels, cabling or a transfer switch. For noise-sensitive or indoor-adjacent sites, ask about sound-attenuated enclosures.
TOP GENERATOR MODELS
Popular models by recommended day rate — click for full specs.
| Model | HP | Weight | Day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar DE1250 | 1250 HP | 44,092 lb | $1,950 |
| Cummins Power C1250 | 1250 HP | 43,340 lb | $1,950 |
| Volvo CE TWG II-1000 | 1000 HP | 31,085 lb | $1,700 |
| Caterpillar DE1000 | 1000 HP | 35,274 lb | $1,600 |
| Cummins Power C1000 | 1000 HP | 34,650 lb | $1,600 |
| Volvo CE TWG II-800 | 800 HP | 25,353 lb | $1,400 |
| Caterpillar DE715 | 715 HP | 26,896 lb | $1,200 |
| Cummins Power C700 | 700 HP | 24,860 lb | $1,200 |
| Volvo CE TWG I-635 | 635 HP | 20,282 lb | $1,150 |
| Komatsu EG600S-3 | 600 HP | 19,842 lb | $1,080 |
| John Deere E500 | 500 HP | 19,400 lb | $1,050 |
| Kohler Power 500REOZJB | 500 HP | 14,960 lb | $1,020 |
| Atlas Copco QAS 700 | 700 HP | 20,060 lb | $980 |
| Volvo CE TWG I-500 | 500 HP | 16,094 lb | $920 |
| Cummins Power C500 | 500 HP | 18,700 lb | $910 |
| Generac MDG500 | 500 HP | 19,140 lb | $900 |
| Caterpillar DE500 | 500 HP | 18,298 lb | $890 |
| Ingersoll Rand G500 | 500 HP | 18,700 lb | $880 |
| SANY SG500 | 500 HP | 18,700 lb | $880 |
| Doosan G570 | 680 HP | 18,000 lb | $880 |
HOW RENTING WORKS
Compare & request
Browse models and rates, then send a dated rental request. Your contact details stay private.
Owner confirms
The owner confirms availability, dates and final price — plus any delivery, operator or insurance you asked to quote.
E-sign the contract
Both parties e-sign a binding contract in-platform; only then are contacts shared and the machine reserved.
Work & return
Use the machine, then both parties confirm the return and leave a review — building on-platform reputation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost to rent a Generator in London, Ontario?
Day rates for a Generator run about $55–$1,950 in London, Ontario, with a typical rate near $290/day, weekly from $187 and monthly from $486. Owners set final pricing based on size, age and how long you need it; delivery and an operator are usually quoted separately.
Can I get a Generator delivered in London, Ontario?
Yes. Many owners offer delivery within a set radius of London, Ontario for a fee based on distance, and you can request a delivery quote right inside your rental request so it's confirmed before you commit.
Do I need an operator to rent a Generator in London, Ontario?
You can rent bare (operate it yourself) or request a certified operator with your rental. For larger machines an operator is common; either way, everything is arranged and priced on-platform before the contract is signed.
How many Generator models are available to rent?
Our catalog covers 191 Generator models across 24 manufacturers, so you can compare specs and rates and pick the right size class for your London, Ontario project before you reach out.
What's the minimum rental period for a Generator?
Most owners rent by the day, week or month with a minimum period (often 1–3 days). For projects longer than a few days, ask for a weekly or monthly rate — the effective day rate drops significantly.