Question: how much does it cost to rent a small excavator?
Answer: Mini Excavator & Digger Hire: Delivery and Float Costs Mini Excavator (1-3 Tonne) Hire Float Cost - National Average: Flat $250 - $270 and includes drop off and pick up. Mini Excavator (1-3 Tonne) Hire Travel Time - Cost of Time for Operator: 1 hour to site (is standard), 1 hour home (sometimes charged, sometimes not).