Mini Excavator Rental in Vancouver (2026, CAD)

Mini Excavator Rental in Vancouver (2026 Rates)

Day rate

C$260–C$650

Week rate

C$832–C$2,340

Month rate

C$2,210–C$6,175

Updated

July 2026

In Vancouver, Canada, a mini excavator rents for about C$260–C$650 per day, C$830–C$2,300 per week, or C$2,200–C$6,200 per month (2026).

Mini Excavator rental rates in Vancouver (2026, indicative CAD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
1-2 ton	C$230–C$290	C$730–C$1,000	C$1,900–C$2,800
2-4 ton	C$340–C$440	C$1,100–C$1,600	C$2,900–C$4,200
4-6 ton	C$460–C$580	C$1,500–C$2,100	C$3,900–C$5,500

Day rate by size class

1-2 ton

C$230–C$290

2-4 ton

C$340–C$440

4-6 ton

C$460–C$580

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

Mini Excavator rental rates in Vancouver

In Vancouver, the 1-2 ton class starts at C$230–C$290 a day and the 4-6 ton class runs C$460–C$580. 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 a mini excavator in Vancouver

A mini excavator is hired in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 1-2 ton at C$230–C$290, 2-4 ton at C$340–C$440 and 4-6 ton at C$460–C$580 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 Vancouver?+

Yes. On the 1-2 ton class a week costs about 3.2× 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 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.