Rent a popcorn machine from a neighbor near you

A movie night, a school event or a kids’ party gets a lot better with a real popcorn machine, and nobody needs to own one. Borrow one with the scoop and bring your own kernels and oil.

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What it costs to rent a popcorn machine

Rental counters typically charge about $30 to $70 a day for a popcorn machine, 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 popcorn machine runs roughly $80 to $400. At about $50 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 calculator

Nothing 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.

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What people rent a popcorn machine for

Backyard movie nights
School and church events
Kids’ parties
Fundraisers and markets

Check at pickup

Confirm the kettle, scoop and tray are included and clean.
Power it on and check the heat and the light.
Buy your own kernels, oil and bags.
Return it with the kettle wiped out while warm.

Renting a popcorn machine: 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.