Plan weekend rentals without surprise add-ons ever. Choose packages or premiums, then apply fees easily. Download CSV or PDF to share with stakeholders fast.
Use this table to prefill realistic ranges. Adjust for market, availability, and project urgency.
| Equipment | Typical daily rate | Weekend premium | Flat weekend day rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skid steer loader | 250–450 | 10–25% | 300–520 | Often packaged for Friday–Monday pickup. |
| Mini excavator (3–5 ton) | 300–600 | 15–30% | 360–780 | Weekend delivery windows can raise fees. |
| Mobile generator (20–45 kVA) | 120–260 | 5–20% | 140–300 | Fuel surcharge commonly applies. |
| Scissor lift (19–26 ft) | 180–320 | 10–25% | 210–390 | Weekend pickup reduces idle billing risk. |
Weekend work compresses delivery windows and increases demand for popular fleets. Many suppliers offset this with higher rates, limited support hours, or minimum billing rules. Estimating both weekday and weekend components keeps budgets realistic.
A common approach is a weekend uplift of 10–30% over the base daily rate. Use this model when your vendor quotes “daily rate plus weekend premium.” The calculator applies the premium only to the weekend-designated days, so weekday costs remain unchanged.
Flat weekend pricing is typical for access equipment and compactors where a published weekend day rate exists. It can be simpler for approvals because each weekend day uses one known number. Enter the flat value and compare it against the premium model to see which aligns with your supplier’s sheet.
Packages reduce billing friction for Friday-to-Monday spans. A frequent policy is 2 billed days for each 3 weekend days. This tool converts weekend calendar days into billed days using your chosen rule, then multiplies by the base daily rate for consistent comparisons.
Calendar-day billing is easy to explain. If the vendor bills by 24-hour blocks, the rounded method protects you from undercounting. For instance, a 27-hour rental typically bills as 2 days. The calculator keeps weekend identification on the calendar to match most weekend policies.
Add mobilization costs to avoid “cheap rate, expensive dispatch” surprises. For smaller equipment, a practical allowance is 0–150 per trip, while heavier units can exceed 250+. Fuel surcharges often run 0–12% and insurance add-ons 0–8%, applied to the rental subtotal.
Competitive quotes may include discounts of 5–15% before tax. Taxes vary by jurisdiction, so enter the exact percentage used on invoices. Deposits are commonly 10–30% for new accounts; the tool splits deposit and remaining balance for cleaner procurement planning.
Export CSV to estimating sheets and PDF to email approvals. Save scenarios (premium vs flat vs package) and select the safest billing approach. A line-item breakdown supports change requests when weekend constraints increase costs. Always confirm final terms with the supplier’s written quote.
You choose Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday. Any selected weekday within the date range is counted as a weekend-priced day using calendar-day counting.
Use it when vendors bill fewer days for a weekend span, such as two billed days for three weekend days. It helps match common Friday-to-Monday pricing policies.
No. It changes billable days for the rental, but weekend days are still counted by the selected calendar weekdays to keep pricing rules consistent.
They are calculated as percentages of the rental subtotal (weekday cost + weekend cost + operator cost). This mirrors common supplier practices for percentage-based add-ons.
Yes. The discount reduces the pre-discount total, then tax is calculated on the remaining taxable base. This is typical for rental invoices and improves estimating consistency.
Enter the quoted amounts from the supplier. If unsure, start with a conservative allowance, then update once dispatch confirms distance, access, and weekend scheduling constraints.
No. Exports are planning documents based on your inputs. Final charges depend on vendor terms, utilization, damages, and actual pickup/dropoff times.
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Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.