Equipment Hire in Australia, From Locals Instead of Hire Companies

Need a pressure washer for one Saturday, a trailer for a single move, or a camera for a weekend away? QRauz is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace where Australians hire equipment and rent items directly from people nearby, usually for a fraction of commercial hire rates.

Why hire from locals?

  • Lower day rates. Owners have no depot, fleet or staff costs to recover, so the same gear typically costs far less than at an equipment hire company.
  • Pickup around the corner. Listings show the suburb up front, and you can filter by distance, so you collect from someone local instead of driving across town to a depot.
  • Real reviews. Every owner and listing carries ratings from completed bookings, so you can see exactly how past hires went.
  • Your money is protected. Your card is only authorised when you book. The owner has to approve the booking before anything is charged, and cancellations release the hold straight back to your card.

What can you hire on QRauz?

Anything locals choose to list. Popular categories include:

  • Tools and trade gear: power tools, ladders, generators, pressure washers, tile cutters, nail guns
  • Transport and towing: trailers, roof racks, moving equipment
  • Cameras and tech: DSLR and mirrorless cameras, lenses, drones, projectors, party speakers
  • Outdoors and camping: tents, swags, eskis, kayaks, paddleboards, e-scooters and bikes
  • Events and party: marquees, tables and chairs, lighting, photo gear
  • Sports and hobbies: snow gear, golf clubs, fishing equipment, musical instruments

Browse what's available near you and filter by category, price and distance.

How equipment hire works on QRauz

  1. Find it. Search the homepage, filter by suburb or category, and open the listing to see photos, prices and availability.
  2. Book it. Pick your dates or hours and pay by card. The card is held, not charged.
  3. Owner approves. Once the owner accepts, the payment captures and the pickup address appears in your chat.
  4. Collect, use, return. Grab the gear, do the job, return it, and leave a review.

Renters pay a flat 2% platform fee, shown clearly before you confirm. More detail in the Help Centre.

Got gear gathering dust? Rent it out

The other side of the marketplace is just as useful: that pressure washer in your shed could be earning its keep. Listing is free, takes a few minutes, and you approve every booking before anything happens. See our guide to making money renting out your stuff, or jump straight in.

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Equipment hire FAQs

Is it cheaper to hire equipment from locals than a hire company?

Usually, yes. Owners on QRauz set their own daily and hourly prices and have no depot or fleet costs to cover, so day rates are typically well under commercial hire rates for the same gear.

How do I pay for equipment hire on QRauz?

You pay by card when you request a booking. The card is only authorised (held) at first, and is charged only when the owner approves your booking. If they decline, the hold is released.

What equipment can I hire on QRauz?

Anything locals list: power tools, ladders, trailers, pressure washers, cameras and lenses, drones, camping gear, party equipment, sports gear and more. Listings show photos, prices and availability.