The rental duration significantly influences the rental price of a forklift. Rental rates are based on the number of days the forklift is rented. Generally, renting for more days results in lower daily costs. For example, if the daily rate is $250, the cost to rent for 7 days is only $625, saving you $1125.
FORKLIFT RENTALS
Need a forklift rental in Orlando, Tampa, Central Florida, or the Raleigh-Durham Triangle? AAA Forklifts offers flexible daily, weekly, and monthly forklift rentals for warehouses, construction projects, distribution centers, and temporary job site needs.
Choose from electric forklifts, propane forklifts, diesel forklifts, warehouse lifts, and scissor lifts. Our Try Before You Buy program lets you apply rental payments toward purchase if you decide to keep the equipment.
✔ Daily Rentals
✔ Weekly Rentals
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✔ Electric, LPG & Diesel
✔ Warehouse & Job Site Equipment
Popular Rentals
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Yale
2012 Yale GLP060VX 6000 lb. LPG Forklift w/ Sideshift 189"H
Sale price$16,495.00
Yale
Raymond 8410 6000lb. Electric Ride-On Pallet Jack NEW BATTERIES
Sale price$3,995.00
Yale
Yale MPB040EN 4000lb. Electric Pallet Jack NEW BATTERIES
Sale price$2,495.00
Toyota
2016 Toyota 8FGC35U-BCS 8000 lb. LPG Forklift w/ Sideshift 199"H
Sale price$23,995.00
Yale
Yale GLC030BF 3000 lb. LPG Forklift w/ Sideshift 189"H
Sale price$10,995.00
Mitsubishi
2000 Mitsubishi FGC20K 4000 lb. LPG Forklift w/ Sideshift 3-Stage 237"H
Sale price$14,995.00
MEC
MEC 2633ES Electric Scissor Lift 26ft. Manlift Aerial Work Platform
Sale price$6,995.00
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A FORKLIFT?
The cost to rent a forklift is determined by the forklift dealer providing the forklift. However, you can expect to pay a few hundred dollars per day to rent a forklift, depending on how long you rent and the type of forklift you need.
RENTAL DURATION
LIFT CAPACITY
Typically, forklifts with larger lift capacities tend to have higher rental costs. While this isn't always the case, it's common for forklifts with higher capacities to be priced higher than their smaller counterparts.
FORKLIFT BRAND
The brand of forklift you select may affect the rental price. High-end, in-demand forklift brands typically command higher rental fees compared to readily available brands.
OTHER SPECS AND REQUIREMENTS
Factors such as fuel type, tire type, lift height, additional attachments such as fork extensions and shipping distance can influence the rental price of a forklift.
Advertised Rental Prices
The prices below represent our current rental rates. Browse our rental units below. For a complete quote, give us a call or fill out the form below.
| Lift type |
 DAILY
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 WEEKLY
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 4WEEKS
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<6k LBS. FORKLIFTS
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$250 | $625 | $1575 |
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6k-9k LBS. FORKLIFTS
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$300 | $725 | $1795 |
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10k-15k LBS. FORKLIFTS
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$400 | $975 | $2150 |
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ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFTS
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$400 | $1000 | $2050 |
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19'-20' SCISSOR LIFT
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$185 | $380 | $650 |
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25-26' SCISSOR LIFT
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$230 | $485 | $1095 |
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WALKIE STACKER
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$200 | $500 | $1250 |
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ELECTRIC PALLET JACK
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$100 | $300 | $900 |
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MANUAL PALLET JACK
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$50 | $150 | $300 |
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FORK EXTENSIONS
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$25 | $75 | $150 |
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BATTERY CHARGER
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$75 | $200 | $300 |
Why Businesses Choose Forklift Rentals
Forklift rentals give businesses the flexibility to handle short-term projects, seasonal demand, temporary equipment breakdowns, warehouse transitions, and jobsite needs without the full cost of ownership. For many companies, renting is the smarter move when equipment needs can change from month to month.
AAA Forklifts supports customers looking for a forklift rental in Orlando, Tampa, and across Central Florida, as well as businesses needing a forklift rental in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the surrounding Triangle. Whether you need an electric forklift for indoor warehouse use, a propane or diesel unit for tougher applications, or a scissor lift for elevated work, our rental options are built to support real operating needs.
Need a rental for a few days, a few weeks, or a longer project? We offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly options so you can choose the equipment and timeline that fits your job.
Renting can also be the best first step when you are not ready to buy yet. If ownership becomes the right move later, our Try Before You Buy program can help bridge that gap by letting qualifying customers apply rental payments toward purchase.
Rental Support Across Key Service Areas
We work with businesses that need fast, practical rental solutions for warehouse operations, project work, and temporary demand spikes.
- Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Winter Haven, Cocoa, and Melbourne
- Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Morrisville, and the wider Triangle region
- Electric forklifts, propane forklifts, diesel forklifts, warehouse lifts, and scissor lifts
- Short-term and long-term rental options for changing business needs
Need help choosing the right equipment? Request a rental quote using the form below and our team will follow up with equipment availability and pricing based on your job, lift requirements, and rental duration.
Short-Term Rentals
Daily and weekly rentals are ideal for shutdowns, delivery surges, special projects, emergency coverage, and temporary equipment needs when buying does not make sense.
Long-Term Rentals
Monthly rental options help businesses stay productive during seasonal demand, facility growth, longer-term jobs, and periods when preserving capital matters more than ownership.
Scissor Lift Rentals
For elevated access work, maintenance tasks, and indoor or outdoor lift needs, scissor lift rentals can be the right fit when a forklift is not the best tool for the job.
Benefits of Forklift Rentals
Renting gives businesses a practical way to stay productive without overcommitting capital. Whether you need a forklift rental in Orlando, Central Florida, or the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, flexible rental terms can help you manage changing workloads, project timelines, and equipment needs more efficiently.
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Lower Upfront Cost
Renting helps reduce the large upfront investment that comes with buying equipment, which can be especially helpful for short-term needs and growing operations.
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Pay for What You Need
Daily, weekly, and monthly rental options let you align equipment cost with the actual duration of the job instead of carrying long-term ownership expense.
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Coverage for Downtime or Surges
Rentals can keep work moving during equipment breakdowns, seasonal spikes, shutdowns, warehouse transitions, and temporary labor or freight increases.
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Access to the Right Equipment
Different jobs call for different machines. Renting gives you flexibility to choose electric forklifts, LPG units, diesel forklifts, warehouse lifts, or scissor lifts based on the task.
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Less Long-Term Risk
Renting can reduce concerns around depreciation, long-term storage, and committing to the wrong equipment before you fully understand your ongoing needs.
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Path Toward Ownership
If renting turns into a longer-term solution, our Try Before You Buy program may help qualifying customers move from rental to purchase more confidently.
Whether you need short-term support for a project or a longer rental for ongoing operations, this page is designed to help customers compare options first, then use the inquiry form below to request pricing and availability.
Forklift Rental Service Areas
AAA Forklifts provides flexible forklift rental solutions across Florida and North Carolina. Businesses rely on our equipment for warehouse operations, construction projects, distribution centers, and temporary material handling needs. Our team delivers reliable rental equipment and responsive service throughout the regions we support.
Florida Forklift Rentals
Orlando
Tampa
Winter Park
Sanford
Altamonte Springs
Kissimmee
Central Florida region
North Carolina Forklift Rentals
Raleigh
Durham
Cary
Apex
Morrisville
Chapel Hill
Research Triangle region
Forklift Rental FAQ
These are some of the most common questions businesses ask when looking for forklift rentals in Orlando, Central Florida, Raleigh, and the Triangle.
Do you offer forklift rentals in both Florida and North Carolina?
Yes. AAA Forklifts supports rental needs in Orlando, Tampa, and across Central Florida, as well as Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding Triangle region.
What types of equipment can I rent?
Rental options may include electric forklifts, propane forklifts, diesel forklifts, warehouse lifts, pallet-moving equipment, and scissor lifts depending on current availability and the needs of your application.
Can I rent a forklift for a short-term project?
Yes. We offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rental options, which makes rentals a practical choice for short-term jobs, temporary coverage, seasonal demand, and project-based work.
Can rental payments be applied toward a purchase?
In qualifying situations, yes. Our Try Before You Buy program may allow rental payments to be applied toward purchase, helping businesses move from rental to ownership more confidently.
What information should I include in the rental inquiry form?
Include the city where the equipment will be used, the type of unit you need, the rental duration, lift capacity if known, indoor or outdoor use, and any timing details that may affect delivery or availability.
How do I request pricing or availability?
The easiest way is to use the rental inquiry form at the bottom of this page. If you clicked from a specific unit, the form may prefill that equipment reference automatically to speed up the process.