Hire a truck that fulfils your needs
Rent a forklift from 1 day to 7 years, at short notice, or in advance, with a choice of new or approved used forklift trucks.
Do you need flexible forklift hire?
We have a fleet of more than 5,000 rental forklift trucks available across the UK for both short-term and long-term requirements. Our fleet comprises the latest innovations in material handling equipment including key safety features and fleet management solutions. Whether you need a truck at short notice, want to manage seasonal demand, or are considering which forklift truck to buy before committing to ownership, we offer three forklift rental solutions designed to suit your business.
Why choose Forklift rental solutions from Toyota?
As one of the world's leading suppliers of materials handling equipment, we provide access to reliable, safe and efficient forklift trucks together with nationwide support. With service expertise, rental flexibility and one of the UK's largest rental fleets, we help you keep your operations moving.
Forklift rental provides a fast and flexible way to maintain productivity during maintenance, repairs, seasonal demands and unexpected breakdowns.
Forklift truck hire gives you quick access to a wide range of forklift trucks, with many rental trucks available within 24 hours. From counterbalance forklifts, powered pallet trucks to reach trucks and VNA’s we can help you find the right equipment quickly and efficiently.
Our rental agreements offer maintenance support and servicing throughout the forklift rental period, helping to minimise disruption and keep operations running efficiently.
When is forklift rental the right choice?
Businesses choose forklift hire when they need additional handling capacity, greater flexibility, or access to equipment without the upfront capital investment and commitment associated with purchasing a truck.
Forklift truck hire can help you overcome a wide range of operational challenges including:
- Unexpected increases in customer demand that require additional handling capacity
- Seasonal peaks that place pressure on existing warehouse resources
- Equipment breakdowns that threaten productivity and service levels
- Budget constraints that make a forklift lease or rental solution more attractive than ownership
Forklift rental options
Short term forklift truck hire
- Choice of new or approved used trucks.
- Flexible rental periods; from 1 day to several months.
- Direct delivery within 24 hours possible.
- Forklift attachments and additional batteries also available.
Long term forklift truck hire
- Choice of new or approved used trucks.
- Long fixed term, for up to 7 years
- For a competitive price.
- Forklift attachments and additional batteries also available.
Pay-back rental
- We buy your fleet and rent your trucks back to you.
- Benefit from a capital injection for your business.
- While your trucks are fully maintained.
- Fixed monthly payment.
Access the right equipment with UK forklift hire
Get the right equipment for your operation locally to you.
Whether you need a single forklift for a short-term project or a complete rental fleet, we have flexible forklift hire across the UK. With a wide range of forklift trucks available and nationwide support, we can deliver materials handling equipment quickly to help you manage seasonal demand, business growth, warehouse moves or unexpected equipment downtime.
Available equipment includes:
- Counterbalance forklift hire
- Powered pallet truck hire
- Reach truck hire
- Order picker hire
- Powered stacker hire
- VNA truck hire
View all of our rental options available here or contact us below for further information.
Rental FAQs
Why should I rent?
Short-term or long-term forklift rental offer a range of benefits for customers. Forklift rental gives businesses the flexibility to access the right equipment when they need it, without the upfront cost and long-term commitment of purchasing a truck., forklift hire provides a fast and cost-effective way to increase operational capacity.
Read the rent or buy guide and 7 reasons to rent.
What do I need to know when renting a truck?
- What the truck should be used for.
- How high you need to lift the load.
- How much the load weighs.
- If there are any height restrictions. *
- If you have a loading bay. **
* What is the lowest height the truck should go under? - both during unloading (how high is your port) but also during the work itself, e.g, are there any ventilation ducts or low beams between the port and the workplace?
** How will the truck be unloaded? - is there a quay or do you have other unloading options? The truck is often sent by lorry and depending on whether you have a loading dock or not, different types of lorries are needed.
Am I responsible if the truck breaks down?
No. When you choose forklift hire from Toyota, service and maintenance support are included throughout the rental period. In the unlikely event of a breakdown, our experienced service team will work quickly to minimise disruption and get you back up and running.
Do I need to pay for damage on my forklift truck?
This depends on the damage incurred to the truck. Incorrect use or carelessness is chargeable, for a full breakdown of chargeable damage refer to our forklift rental wear and tear guide for guidance
How much does forklift hire cost?
The cost of forklift hire depends on several factors, including the type of truck, rental duration and operating environment.
Whether you need a truck for a single day, a seasonal peak or a longer-term forklift lease, our team can recommend the most cost-effective solution based on your operational needs.
Is forklift rental better than buying?
Many companies face the question of whether to buy or rent a truck. There are, of course, advantages and disadvantages of both choices. Forklift rental offers flexibility and lower upfront costs, making it suitable for temporary or uncertain demand.
How quickly can I hire a forklift?
Whether you’re dealing with an emergency breakdown, or an increase in customer demand, many trucks can be supplied quickly from Toyota's UK rental fleet, with a wide range of equipment available within 24 hours, subject to availability.
Can I hire more than one forklift at a time?
Yes. Whether you need a single truck or a larger temporary fleet, Toyota can provide multiple rental vehicles to support warehouse expansions, busy periods, contract wins or seasonal demand increases.
Solutions to support your operation
Buy a used truck
We help you find the right used truck for your operation. Boost performance with high-quality, reliable trucks that deliver exceptional value.
Service your truck
Our service plans keep your business up and running. Get the most out of your trucks with complete confidence!
Toyota Production System
We apply lean manufacturing to our production and work according to a pull system, which means we only produce what you order.
Fair wear and tear guide
All trucks purchased via a rental contract should be returned in a condition reflecting ‘fair wear and tear’ in line with the terms of the agreement.