Forklift Rental in Melbourne (2026, AUD)

Forklift Rental in Melbourne (2026 Rates)

Day rate

A$190–A$640

Week rate

A$608–A$2,304

Month rate

A$1,615–A$6,080

Updated

July 2026

In Melbourne, Australia, a forklift rents for about A$190–A$640 per day, A$610–A$2,300 per week, or A$1,600–A$6,100 per month (2026).

Forklift rental rates in Melbourne (2026, indicative AUD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
3-5k lb	A$170–A$210	A$540–A$770	A$1,400–A$2,000
5-8k lb	A$270–A$340	A$850–A$1,200	A$2,300–A$3,200
8-12k lb	A$370–A$460	A$1,200–A$1,700	A$3,100–A$4,400

Day rate by size class

3-5k lb

A$170–A$210

5-8k lb

A$270–A$340

8-12k lb

A$370–A$460

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

Forklift rental rates in Melbourne

In Melbourne, the 3-5k lb class starts at A$170–A$210 a day and the 8-12k lb class runs A$370–A$460. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~1.52 AUD/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting a forklift in Melbourne

A forklift is hired in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 3-5k lb at A$170–A$210, 5-8k lb at A$270–A$340 and 8-12k lb at A$370–A$460 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 Melbourne?+

Yes. On the 3-5k lb class a week costs about 3.2× the day rate and a month about 8.2×, 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 Melbourne?+

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 Melbourne suppliers.