Rent a chainsaw from a neighbor near you
A storm-downed limb or one dead tree is the only time most homeowners need a chainsaw. Renting one from a neighbor for the day skips the fuel mix, the chain sharpening and the storage.
What it costs to rent a chainsaw
Rental counters typically charge about $40 to $80 a day for a chainsaw, plus a damage waiver and tax. On Rentsome, neighbors set their own daily rate, and it is usually lower because they are not running a store. Every booking adds a 15% service fee (minimum $2) and sales tax, both shown before you confirm. A refundable security deposit is held on your card, never charged, and released 72 hours after you return it.
A new chainsaw runs roughly $150 to $500. At about $60 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 5 days in total, before counting storage, maintenance and the resale value you never get back.
Run your own numbers in the rent-vs-buy calculatorNothing listed near you yet?
Tell us what you need and when. We ask neighbors nearby who own one, and email you the listing link, usually within a day.
Request a chainsawWhat people rent a chainsaw for
- Clearing storm damage
- Removing a small dead tree
- Cutting firewood
- Pruning large limbs
Check at pickup
- Check the chain tension and that the chain brake engages.
- Ask for the bar oil and whether fuel mix is included.
- Confirm the chain is sharp; a dull chain kicks back.
- Wear chaps, eye and ear protection, and never cut above shoulder height.
Renting a chainsaw: common questions
Electric or gas?
Battery saws handle limbs and small trunks quietly. Anything over about 12 inches across wants a gas saw.
How does the security deposit work?
It is a hold on your card sized to the item’s declared value, never a charge. It releases automatically 72 hours after you return the item, unless the owner files a damage claim within that window.