Hiring a concrete mixer can be more practical than buying one when you only need it for a specific project. This guide explains typical daily, weekly, and longer-term UK hire rates, why prices change, and which rental period usually gives the best value for different types of work.
Daily Hire: Best for Quick Jobs
Daily hire makes the most sense when you know the concrete mixer will only be needed for a short, well-planned job. Small repairs, fence posts, a shed base, or a limited section of paving may only require one productive day of mixing.
Current prices vary considerably by supplier and machine type. Speedy, for example, lists a 110V cement mixer bundle at £27.61 for the first day excluding VAT. The bundle includes equipment needed to run the 110V mixer, making it easier to judge the total setup cost rather than looking at the mixer alone.
Larger site machines cost more. Travis Perkins currently lists a heavy-duty 110V site mixer from £52.58 per day excluding VAT, while its diesel site mixer starts from £61.08 per day excluding VAT. These machines are intended for medium to larger building projects where higher output and site durability matter.
A daily rate is therefore useful when the programme is predictable. However, if there is a realistic chance the job will run into a second or third day, compare the weekly rate before booking.
Weekly Hire: Often the Best Value
Weekly concrete mixer hire can reduce the effective daily cost significantly. Speedy's 110V bundle is currently listed at £46.01 for one week excluding VAT, compared with £27.61 for the first day. That means keeping the equipment for several days does not necessarily multiply the first-day price by the number of days.
This makes weekly hire attractive for patios, garden landscaping, small extensions, groundwork, and projects where concrete will be mixed at different stages. You also gain more flexibility if weather, site preparation, or another trade delays the work.
Some suppliers structure their pricing specifically around longer hire periods. National Tool Hire advertises cement mixer hire from £9.76 per day including VAT when hired for a week or longer, although the exact figure depends on equipment and booking details.
The important point is to compare the total booking cost rather than the headline daily figure. A concrete mixer that looks cheaper for one day may be more expensive over a full week once the supplier's rate structure, VAT, and additional equipment are considered.
Monthly or Four-Week Hire: Better for Longer Projects
For ongoing construction work, hiring for approximately a month can provide better value than repeatedly extending short bookings. UK hire suppliers often describe this as a four-week hire rather than a calendar-month rental.
Screwfix currently lists a 110V electric cement mixer bundle at £170 including VAT for four weeks. The same supplier lists a two-week hire at £120 including VAT, showing how longer hire periods can reduce the average weekly cost.
At £170 across four weeks, the average works out at roughly £42.50 per week before considering any project-specific extras. That can be far more practical for an extension, refurbishment, landscaping programme, or site where the concrete mixer will be used repeatedly rather than every day.
Long-term hire can also reduce the pressure to return equipment between different stages of the project. Instead of collecting another mixer whenever concrete work resumes, the machine remains available on site.
However, monthly hire only makes financial sense if you genuinely expect repeated use. If the mixer will sit unused for most of those four weeks, arranging shorter hire periods may still cost less overall.
What Else Affects the Final Rental Price?
Machine type has a major effect on the rate. Compact electric mixers generally cost less than larger diesel site machines, while petrol equipment can be useful where mains power is unavailable. Huws Gray currently lists electric, petrol, and diesel options at different price points, illustrating the effect of power source and capacity on hire cost.
You should also check what is included with the concrete mixer. A 110V model may need a transformer and extension lead, while delivery, collection, damage protection, or deposits can add to the final amount. Speedy notes that delivery options and accessories can affect overall hire costs.
Before booking, compare:
- The full daily, weekly, and four-week cost
- Whether VAT is included
- Mixer size and output
- Electric, petrol, or diesel power
- Transformers and extension leads
- Delivery and collection charges
- Deposit or equipment protection costs
For a one-day task, daily hire remains simple. For work stretching across several days, weekly pricing will often offer better value. For ongoing projects, a four-week concrete mixer rental can reduce the average cost further and keep equipment available when you need it.
Conclusion
Concrete mixer rental rates vary by machine, supplier, and hire period, but longer bookings often reduce the effective daily cost. Daily hire suits quick jobs, weekly rental works well for multi-day projects, and four-week hire can offer the best value for ongoing construction work. Explore Multiquip UK’s concrete mixing solutions or contact the team for practical guidance on choosing equipment that matches your project and workload.
