Ski hire & ski rental | compare ski equipment & book online
Get ready for the slopes with ski hire and snowboard rental from trusted providers in leading ski resorts across Europe and North America. Compare equipment, prices and convenient collection locations, with options for adults, children, beginners, experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Whether you need skis, snowboards, boots, helmets or complete equipment packages, pre-booking your ski rental makes preparing for your holiday quick and easy. Choose the equipment that suits your ability, destination and style of skiing, then collect everything when you arrive in resort.
Hiring locally means less luggage, no airline equipment charges and no need to transport bulky ski gear. Book your ski hire before you travel and spend less time organising equipment—and more time enjoying the mountains. Hiring skis and snowboards can be a convenient alternative to travelling with your own equipment. Choose your equipment before you travel, collect it in resort and spend more time enjoying the slopes.
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How does ski hire work?
1. Choose your ski hire shop.
2. Choose your ski resort and dates.
3. Select the type of equipment you need.
4. Choose equipment appropriate for your ability and group.
5. Complete your booking and payment.
6. Collect your equipment from the rental shop in resort.
7. Enjoy your skiing or snowboarding.
8. Return the equipment at the end of your holiday.
Ski hire for different people
Adult ski hire
Adult ski hire is available for all ability levels, from first-time skiers to experienced skiers looking for higher-performance equipment. Choose equipment based on your ability, skiing style and the type of terrain you plan to ski.
Children's ski hire
Children's ski hire is a convenient option for growing children who may need different equipment from one season to the next. Children's skis, boots, poles and helmets are available from many rental providers, with equipment selected according to the child's size and ability.
Beginner ski hire
Beginner ski hire is ideal if you're learning to ski or trying skiing for the first time. Beginner equipment is generally designed to be easier to control and forgiving while you learn the basics and build confidence on the slopes.
Intermediate ski hire
Intermediate skiers can choose from a wider range of skis to suit their ability and preferred terrain. If you're comfortable on blue and red pistes, you may want to consider standard or higher-performance equipment depending on how you like to ski.
Advanced ski hire
Advanced ski hire gives experienced skiers access to higher-performance equipment designed for more demanding skiing. Depending on the resort and rental shop, options may include premium piste skis, all-mountain skis and equipment suited to more challenging terrain.
Snowboard hire
Snowboard hire is available as an alternative to skis, with boards and snowboard boots available from rental providers. Beginners can choose equipment suited to learning, while experienced snowboarders can select boards designed for different riding styles and terrain.
Family ski hire
Family ski hire makes it easier to arrange equipment for everyone in your group before travelling. Booking skis, boots, poles and helmets together can save time in resort, particularly when travelling with children.
Group ski hire
Group ski hire is useful when friends, colleagues or larger groups are travelling together. Pre-booking equipment allows each person to select the appropriate category and ability level before arriving at the resort, making collection and fitting easier.
How much does ski hire cost?
Price vary according to:
Resort
The cost of hiring ski equipment varies significantly depending on the resort and country you are in. Switzerland for example is significantly more expensive for hiring ski equipment than if you are in Italy. And then, a Swiss ski resort such as Zermatt is significantly more expensive than if you are renting in Nendaz also in Switzerland.
Rental duration
Obviously, the longer you rent the equipment, the more expensive it is. However, discounts are applied for longer durations so that the effective day rate is lower if you hire your skis for a week as opposed to just 1 day.
Adult vs child
The cost of hiring equipment is always more expensive than if you are hiring for your children.
Standard vs premium equipment
Premium equipment is typically for advanced skiers and snowboarders and will cost more than standard equipment due to the premium equipment having the latest designs and technology.
Skis vs snowboard
This really depends on the type of ski or snowboard you want to hire. In general, the prices are roughly the same.
Booking dates
Some resorts are known to vary prices betwen peak booking periods such as Christmas, half term and Easter holidays where you can expect to pay higher prices.
Online prices should be checked for the specific resort and dates before you book.
Ski hire in Austrian ski resorts
Ski hire in French ski resorts
Ski hire in Swiss ski resorts
Ski hire in Italian ski resorts
What can you hire for a ski holiday?
Most ski rental shops let you hire everything you need for a day on the slopes including ski clothing, gloves and goggles.
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced skis
- Ski boots
- Poles
- Snowboards
- Snowboard boots
- Snowshoeing boots
- Helmets
- Children's equipment
Do you hire or bring your own ski equipment?
There are several important advantages and disadvantages of renting or bringing your own ski equipment.
| Rent ski equipment | Bring your own |
|---|---|
| No airline baggage hassle | Use equipment you know |
| No specialist transport | No waiting around in the rental shop |
| Try different equipment | Equipment needs insuring |
| Try latest designs and technology | Familiar setup of bindings and boots |
| Useful for occasional skies | Good for frequent skiers |
| Equipment serviced with bindings, waxing and edging | Need to get your equipment serviced |
Ski hire FAQ
Can I book ski hire before my holiday?
Yes, you can book online before you go on holiday.
Is it cheaper to book ski hire online?
Yes, it is usually much cheaper to book online, with discounts anging between 10% to 40%.
Can beginners hire skis?
Yes, beginners can hire skis and is advisable to do so to ensure they enjoy skiing before considering the option to buy.
Can children hire skis and boots?
Yes, childen can hire skis, boots and it is now compulsory in most countries for children to wear a helmet.
Can I hire a snowboard instead of skis?
Yes, you can hire a snowboad and if you don't enjoy it, you can switch back to skis.
Do I need to bring my own ski boots?
No, you can hire ski boots or snowboad boots in the rental shop.
What happens if my equipment doesn't fit?
Fitting takes place in the hire shop but if you find a problem such as your boots hurting, you can easily swithch them.
Can I change my equipment during my holiday?
Yes, you can change your equipment time during your rental period such as switching from standard equipment to premium, changing boots or swapping your skis for a snowboard.
How long can I hire skis for?
Rental periods are normally for 7 or 14 days but you can hire for any duration you like from 1 day to the entire season.
