Excavator Rental in Vancouver (2026, CAD)

Excavator Rental in Vancouver (2026 Rates)

Day rate

C$650–C$2,000

Week rate

C$2,080–C$7,200

Month rate

C$5,525–C$19,000

Updated

July 2026

In Vancouver, Canada, an excavator rents for about C$650–C$2,000 per day, C$2,100–C$7,000 per week, or C$5,500–C$18,500 per month (2026).

Excavator rental rates in Vancouver (2026, indicative CAD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
10-20 ton	C$570–C$730	C$1,800–C$2,600	C$4,900–C$6,900
20-30 ton	C$1,100–C$1,500	C$3,700–C$5,200	C$9,700–C$13,800
30-50 ton	C$1,700–C$2,000	C$5,500–C$7,400	C$14,600–C$19,500

Day rate by size class

10-20 ton

C$570–C$730

20-30 ton

C$1,100–C$1,500

30-50 ton

C$1,700–C$2,000

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

Excavator rental rates in Vancouver

In Vancouver, the 10-20 ton class starts at C$570–C$730 a day and the 30-50 ton class runs C$1,700–C$2,000. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~1.37 CAD/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting an excavator in Vancouver

An excavator is hired in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 10-20 ton at C$570–C$730, 20-30 ton at C$1,100–C$1,500 and 30-50 ton at C$1,700–C$2,000 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 Vancouver?+

Yes. On the 10-20 ton class a week costs about 3.2× the day rate and a month about 8.6×, 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 Vancouver?+

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 Vancouver suppliers.