Is equipment rented with an operator?

Of the 33 listings analysed in Romania, 12% offer an operator, optional or mandatory. Check in each offer whether the daily price includes the operator and how many hours they work.

How are these prices calculated?

We use the daily price from 33 rental listings published in Romania, in RON, across 5 categories. For each category we show the minimum, median and maximum; the minimum ignores prices under 40% of the median. Data as of 17 October 2026.

Equipment rental prices in Romania (2026)

The table shows the daily rental price for 5 equipment categories, calculated from 33 listings published on Utilaro in Romania. Data as of 17 October 2026.

These are the prices suppliers ask in their listings, in RON, with no currency conversion. The final price depends on rental period, transport and operator, explained below.

Daily price by category

Listings	Minimum*	Median	Maximum	With operator

2	1,700 RON	1,750 RON	1,800 RON	0%
15	900 RON	1,200 RON	3,250 RON	13%
5	1,050 RON	1,300 RON	1,700 RON	20%
7	600 RON	800 RON	1,300 RON	0%

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* For categories with at least 3 prices, values under 40% of the median are left out of the minimum, because they are usually typos (for example 100 instead of 1,000). The median and maximum use every price.

Only categories with at least 2 rental listings priced per day in RON are shown. Subtypes (such as tonnage classes) are counted in their category. “With operator” means the supplier offers an operator, optional or mandatory.

What drives the rental price

Machine size and tonnage

Within a category, the price rises with tonnage, power and working attachments. A light mini excavator that fits through a yard gate costs less per day than a mid-size one, and an articulated boom lift with a high working height costs more than a scissor lift. Compare offers for the same class, not just the same machine type, and ask which attachments are included (buckets of different widths, hydraulic breaker, auger).

With or without an operator

Some suppliers only rent with their own operator; others let you use your own, provided they hold the licence or qualification the machine requires. Check whether the daily price includes the operator, how many hours they work, how overtime is charged, and who covers accommodation and meals for jobs far from the supplier’s base.

Transport and mobilisation

Bringing the machine to site on a low-loader and collecting it afterwards is usually invoiced separately, as a flat fee or per kilometre. For a one- or two-day job, transport can weigh as much as the rent, so a supplier close to your site can be cheaper overall even with a higher daily price.

Rental period

The daily rate is usually the highest per unit of time. Many suppliers have weekly or monthly rates, and long rentals are worth negotiating. Agree what a day means: an 8-hour shift of running time or 24 calendar hours, how engine hours are read, and what happens if work stops because of the weather.

Season and region

In spring and summer, when most sites start, popular machines are booked early and last-minute offers are rarer. Prices also differ between large cities with many suppliers and areas with only a few. Booking a few weeks ahead gives you time to compare.

How to ask for a comparable quote

Send every supplier the same details: machine type and tonnage class, the job (foundation, trench, stripping, demolition), site address, dates, whether you need an operator and transport, and who supplies the fuel. Ask for an itemised price: daily rent, operator, return transport, deposit, and whether amounts include VAT. That way you compare offers on the same basis.

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Pricing FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator per day?

In Romania, the median price for mini excavators is 1,200 RON per day, calculated from 15 listings published on Utilaro. Prices range from 900 RON to 3,250 RON per day, and 13% of listings offer an operator.

How much does it cost to rent a backhoe loader per day?

In Romania, the median price for backhoe loaders is 1,300 RON per day, calculated from 5 listings published on Utilaro. Prices range from 1,050 RON to 1,700 RON per day, and 20% of listings offer an operator.

How much does it cost to rent an excavator per day?

In Romania, the median price for excavators is 1,750 RON per day, calculated from 2 listings published on Utilaro. Prices range from 1,700 RON to 1,800 RON per day, and 0% of listings offer an operator.