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Equipment Rental Comparison

Compare rental offers using daily and weekly rates, mandatory fees, delivery and refundable deposits.

Local calculationsEditable projectsCSV & reports
  1. 1Explore the example
  2. 2Edit your assumptions
  3. 3Compare & export

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Your working data

Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.

What this model includes

Finds the cheapest combination of whole seven-day blocks and daily blocks, allowing an extra week to cover remaining days. Deposits are cash needed, not cost. Fees are not taxed by this model.

Import and save safely

CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.

Using Equipment Rental Comparison

Compare rental offers using daily and weekly rates, mandatory fees, delivery and refundable deposits.

  1. Review the preloaded example and the model limits before entering real data.
  2. Adjust rental calendar days, tax on rental charges (%).
  3. Edit the vendor rows or import a CSV using the Input CSV column template.
  4. Open Results & chart to inspect details, sort columns and filter rows.
  5. Capture alternative scenarios, then download a project, result CSV or printable report.

Example

The worked example includes Local rental, City rental, Specialist.
Change the first rental calendar days setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.

Questions & answers

What does Equipment Rental Comparison calculate?

Compare rental offers using daily and weekly rates, mandatory fees, delivery and refundable deposits.

What are the important limitations?

Finds the cheapest combination of whole seven-day blocks and daily blocks, allowing an extra week to cover remaining days. Deposits are cash needed, not cost. Fees are not taxed by this model.

Can I continue my work later?

Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.

What CSV columns do I need?

vendor, daily, weekly, delivery, fee, deposit. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.

Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?

No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.

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