Mini Excavator Rental in San Antonio (2026 Rates)

Day rate

$200–$500

Week rate

$640–$1,800

Month rate

$1,700–$4,750

Updated

July 2026

In San Antonio, a mini excavator rents for about $200–$500 per day, $640–$1,800 per week, or $1,700–$4,800 per month (2026).

Mini Excavator rental rates in San Antonio (2026, indicative USD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
1-2 ton	$180–$220	$560–$810	$1,500–$2,100
2-4 ton	$260–$340	$840–$1,200	$2,200–$3,200
4-6 ton	$350–$450	$1,100–$1,600	$3,000–$4,300

Day rate by size class

1-2 ton

$180–$220

2-4 ton

$260–$340

4-6 ton

$350–$450

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

Mini Excavator rental rates in San Antonio

In San Antonio, the 1-2 ton class starts at $180–$220 a day and the 4-6 ton class runs $350–$450. 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 a mini excavator in San Antonio

A mini excavator is hired in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 1-2 ton at $180–$220, 2-4 ton at $260–$340 and 4-6 ton at $350–$450 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 San Antonio?+

Yes. On the 1-2 ton class a week costs about 3.1× the day rate and a month about 8.3×, 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 San Antonio?+

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 San Antonio suppliers.