Excavator Rental in Atlanta (2026 Rates)

Day rate

$500–$1,500

Week rate

$1,600–$5,400

Month rate

$4,250–$14,250

Updated

July 2026

In Atlanta, an excavator rents for about $500–$1,500 per day, $1,600–$5,400 per week, or $4,300–$14,300 per month (2026).

Excavator rental rates in Atlanta (2026, indicative USD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
10-20 ton	$440–$560	$1,400–$2,000	$3,700–$5,300
20-30 ton	$880–$1,100	$2,800–$4,000	$7,500–$10,600
30-50 ton	$1,300–$1,600	$4,200–$5,700	$11,200–$15,000

Day rate by size class

10-20 ton

$440–$560

20-30 ton

$880–$1,100

30-50 ton

$1,300–$1,600

Indicative day rate ranges. Bars scaled to the highest rate shown.

Excavator rental rates in Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 10-20 ton class starts at $440–$560 a day and the 30-50 ton class runs $1,300–$1,600. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Rates are indicative; confirm exact pricing when you request a quote.

Renting an excavator in Atlanta

An excavator is hired in Atlanta for mass excavation, demolition, trenching. Suppliers quote either bare rental or delivery with an operator — say which you need when you ask for a price.

Delivery & what’s included

Delivery and pickup are billed separately (typically a per-trip fee based on distance). Confirm fuel policy, damage waiver, and minimum rental period in your quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Which excavator size class should I rent in Atlanta?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 10-20 ton at $440–$560, 20-30 ton at $880–$1,100 and 30-50 ton at $1,300–$1,600 a day. Renting the smallest class that will do the job keeps both the day rate and the transport charge down.

Is a weekly or monthly excavator rate cheaper in Atlanta?+

Yes. On the 10-20 ton class a week costs about 3.2× the day rate and a month about 8.4×, so past a few days it is worth booking by the week, and past two weeks by the month.

What's the cheapest way to rent an excavator in Atlanta?+

Book by the week or month instead of stacking day rates, consolidate delivery with other work on the same site, and compare quotes from several Atlanta suppliers.