How much does a Plant Hire Company cost in Wales?
Typical costs for hiring a plant hire company anywhere in Wales. Plant & Digger Hire pricing is largely consistent across the UK, so the figures below are indicative national ranges. Your actual quote depends on job size, access and materials, so always get 2–3 quotes.
Plant & Digger Hire in Wales: what our directory holds
Where they are: South Wales 187 · North Wales 57 · West Wales 36 · Mid Wales 17
Counted from businesses listed on besttrades.wales, not a survey of the whole market — there are plant & digger hire in Wales we have not listed yet. Supply affects price: in a region with few available plant & digger hire, quotes sit toward the top of the ranges below.
Plant Hire Company price guide, Wales
| Job type | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Digger Per Day | £50 – £175/day | 0.8T–1.5T, self-drive |
| Mini Digger Per Day | £80 – £240/day | 1.5T–3T, self-drive |
| Midi Digger Per Day | £190 – £390/day | 4T–5T, self-drive |
| Mini Digger Per Week | £350 – £650/week | 1.5T–3T, self-drive |
| Mini Digger With Driver Per Day | £300 – £500/day | machine and operator |
| Delivery Each Way | £10 – £30 | delivery or collection, each way, local jobs |
Price ranges sourced from MyBuilder, How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Mini Digger in the UK? (updated 21/08/2026). Cost data across all trades was last updated 22 September 2026. Actual quotes vary by job complexity, access and contractor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does mini digger hire cost?
Self-drive hire of a 1.5–3 tonne mini digger typically costs £80–£240 per day or £350–£650 per week. Delivery and collection usually adds £10–£30 each way for local jobs.
Is it worth hiring a mini digger with a driver?
For most homeowners, yes. A digger with a driver typically costs £300–£500 per day against £80–£240 self-drive, but a professional will work faster, more safely and more precisely than an inexperienced operator.
What size mini digger should I hire?
For most domestic jobs, such as garden landscaping, trench digging and foundation preparation, a 1.5 tonne mini digger is the most versatile choice.
Do I need a licence to operate a mini digger?
There is no legal requirement to hold a licence to operate a mini digger on private land. Plant operator certificates such as CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS are widely recognised and may be required on a commercial construction site.