Rent a patio heater from a neighbor near you
A fall party or an outdoor dinner in October needs heat for one evening. Propane patio heaters from neighbors keep guests outside without a purchase that lives on the patio all summer.
What it costs to rent a patio heater
Rental counters typically charge about $30 to $60 a day for a patio heater, 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 patio heater runs roughly $120 to $400. At about $45 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 6 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 patio heaterWhat people rent a patio heater for
- Fall and spring outdoor parties
- Outdoor dining
- Holiday gatherings on the patio
- Market booths in the cold
Check at pickup
- Confirm whether the propane tank is included or you need to bring one.
- Light it with the owner and check the tilt safety switch.
- Keep it away from the canopy and anything that burns.
- Return it clean, with the tank at the agreed level.
Renting a patio heater: 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.