Rent a gimbal from a neighbor near you
Smooth walking footage for a wedding, a property tour or a travel video needs a gimbal for one shoot. Rent one balanced for a phone or a mirrorless body from someone who uses it weekly.
What it costs to rent a gimbal
Rental counters typically charge about $20 to $60 a day for a gimbal, 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 gimbal runs roughly $120 to $700. At about $40 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 10 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 gimbalWhat people rent a gimbal for
- Wedding and event video
- Real-estate walkthroughs
- Travel videos
- Short-form content
Check at pickup
- Confirm the mounting plate, charger and any counterweights are included.
- Have the owner show the balancing steps for your camera or phone.
- Check the motors run quietly and the battery is charged.
- Return it calibrated and in its case.
Renting a gimbal: common questions
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.