how much does a crane cost
1 However, most construction cranes can be rented for $100 to $800 per day. 2  The prices may go down or up, depending on the type of crane and the rental company. 3  By the hour, it can range anywhere from $100 to $600 per hour for both the operator and the crane. 4  Again, this will vary depending on the size and company. Again, this will vary depending on the size and company. 2  In an article of The Aberdeen Group, it was stressed that rental rates for a crane and operator start at around $100 per hour and can exceed $500 per hour for large cranes.