Mini Excavator Rental in London (2026, GBP)

Mini Excavator Rental in London (2026 Rates)

Day rate

£160–£400

Week rate

£512–£1,440

Month rate

£1,360–£3,800

Updated

July 2026

In London, United Kingdom, a mini excavator rents for about £160–£400 per day, £510–£1,400 per week, or £1,300–£3,800 per month (2026).

Mini Excavator rental rates in London (2026, indicative GBP).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
1-2 ton	£140–£180	£440–£640	£1,200–£1,700
2-4 ton	£210–£270	£670–£960	£1,800–£2,500
4-6 ton	£280–£350	£890–£1,300	£2,400–£3,400

Day rate by size class

1-2 ton

£140–£180

2-4 ton

£210–£270

4-6 ton

£280–£350

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

Mini Excavator rental rates in London

In London, the 1-2 ton class starts at £140–£180 a day and the 4-6 ton class runs £280–£350. 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 mini excavator in London

A mini excavator is hired in London for digging trenches, landscaping, pool excavation. 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 mini excavator size class should I rent in London?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 1-2 ton at £140–£180, 2-4 ton at £210–£270 and 4-6 ton at £280–£350 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 mini excavator rate cheaper in London?+

Yes. On the 1-2 ton class a week costs about 3.1× 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 a mini excavator 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.