Rental Center
The Outdoor Rental Center has the Northwest's largest inventory of outdoor rental equipment. You need it, we have it!
Everyone is welcome to rent equipment. U of I students receive a discount with their VandalCard. Avoid the weekend rush, and make reservations 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Reservations accepted with full payment. All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates, pick-up and drop-off days are free.
For equipment availability, call 111-111-6170.
Open to the public 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Closed weekends.
Browse Equipment
Rafts & Catarafts
Read StoryKayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards
Read StoryTents, Sleeping Bags & Camping Gear
Read StorySkis, Snowboards & Showshoes
Read StoryClimbing Equipment
Read StorySki/Snowboard Tuning & Equipment Repairs
Read StoryRental Information
Anyone is welcome to rent equipment. Current UI students receive a discount on all rentals with their Vandal ID.
The UI Rental Center is user-fee supported.
- All prices listed reflect two-day or weekend rates.
- No charge for pickup and return days (except for one-day rentals).
- Advance reservations accepted with payment at the rental center.
- Long-term daily rental prices are reduced 50 percent after 5 days paid at regular rate.
- Equipment must be returned during regular business hours.
- Cancellations more than 14 days notice = 90 percent refund.
- Cancellations less than 14 days out = 75 percent rental credit refund.
We cannot issue refunds for purchases made with rental credit.
Avoid the weekend rush, and make reservations 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Reservations can be made with full payment at the rental center.
Bring valid ID, and allow at least 15 minutes when picking up or returning equipment so staff can verify its condition.