Forklift Rental in London (2026, GBP)

Forklift Rental in London (2026 Rates)

Day rate

£90–£320

Week rate

£288–£1,152

Month rate

£765–£3,040

Updated

July 2026

In London, United Kingdom, a forklift rents for about £90–£320 per day, £300–£1,100 per week, or £810–£3,000 per month (2026).

Forklift rental rates in London (2026, indicative GBP).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
3-5k lb	£80–£110	£270–£380	£710–£1,000
5-8k lb	£130–£170	£420–£610	£1,100–£1,600
8-12k lb	£180–£230	£580–£830	£1,500–£2,200

Day rate by size class

3-5k lb

£80–£110

5-8k lb

£130–£170

8-12k lb

£180–£230

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

Forklift rental rates in London

In London, the 3-5k lb class starts at £80–£110 a day and the 8-12k lb class runs £180–£230. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~0.79 GBP/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting a forklift in London

A forklift is hired in London for warehouse loading, pallet handling, yard work. 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 forklift size class should I rent in London?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 3-5k lb at £80–£110, 5-8k lb at £130–£170 and 8-12k lb at £180–£230 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 forklift rate cheaper in London?+

Yes. On the 3-5k lb class a week costs about 3.4× the day rate and a month about 8.9×, 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 a forklift in London?+

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 London suppliers.