Generator rental prices in the UAE, by kVA

Most rental companies will not publish a price. Here are our guide rates by size, what changes them, and how to pick the right generator.

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Quick answer

A 30 kVA silent generator for an event day costs from AED 1,650 including fuel, delivery and setup. Site hires start from about AED 1,400 a week or AED 3,200 a month for 20 to 30 kVA, and about AED 24,000 a month for 500 kVA, equipment only. The minimum booking is AED 1,500.

Price list by size

Size	Typical use	Event day, all in	Week from	Month from
20 to 30 kVA	Villa, garden event up to 100 guests, site office	AED 1,650	AED 1,400	AED 3,200
45 to 60 kVA	Wedding or corporate event, site cabins	On request	AED 2,000	AED 5,500
100 to 150 kVA	Large event, retail fit out, small building	On request	AED 3,000	AED 9,000
200 to 250 kVA	Building shutdown, festival, tower crane	On request	AED 4,500	AED 14,000
500 kVA	Major site, stadium event, data centre standby	On request	AED 7,500	AED 24,000
1,000 kVA	Industrial and utility backup	On request	On request	On request

Guide prices, November 2026, excluding VAT. Every quote is confirmed in writing before delivery. Minimum booking AED 1,500 per order, excluding VAT. Event day prices include fuel for the event, delivery, setup and collection. Week and month rates are equipment only, with fuel and delivery quoted per job. Units up to 60 kVA are hired by the event day or for a minimum of one week.

What changes the price

Fuel hours. A generator running 24 hours uses three times the fuel of an 8 hour event.
Location. Remote sites, desert camps and the Northern Emirates add transport time.
Duration. Weekly and monthly hires cost far less per day.
Technician. A standby technician on site costs about AED 300 to 500 a shift.
Backup unit. A second generator for critical events usually costs 50 to 60 percent of the main unit.
Cable runs and boards. Long runs and extra distribution boards are quoted per job.
Minimum booking. Every order has a minimum of AED 1,500 excluding VAT, and units up to 60 kVA are hired by the event day or for at least one week.

Fuel use by size

Size	Diesel per hour at 75 percent load	8 hour event
20 kVA	about 4 litres	about 32 litres
30 kVA	about 6 litres	about 48 litres
60 kVA	about 11 litres	about 88 litres
150 kVA	about 26 litres	about 210 litres
500 kVA	about 85 litres	about 680 litres

Approximate figures. Actual use depends on load and the generator model.

How to pick a size

What you need to run	Suggested size
Lights, sound and a few fans for a garden event	20 to 30 kVA
Villa with 6 to 10 split AC units	45 to 60 kVA
Wedding tent with AC, catering and lighting	60 to 150 kVA
Site office cabins and tools	30 to 60 kVA
Tower crane or small building	200 to 250 kVA
Stadium event or major site	500 kVA and up

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Diesel generator rental cost

Diesel generator rental cost is the day or month rate plus fuel, delivery and any technician. Use the tables above for a budget, then ask for a written quote.

Questions

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to rent a generator for a day?

A 30 kVA event day with fuel, delivery and setup starts from AED 1,650. Small generators are not rented by the day for sites; site hire starts from one week.

Is there a minimum booking?

Yes, AED 1,500 per order excluding VAT. Units up to 60 kVA are hired by the event day or for a minimum of one week.

How much is a 500 kVA generator rental?

From about AED 7,500 a week or AED 24,000 a month, equipment only. Fuel and transport are quoted per job.

Is it cheaper to rent monthly?

Yes. A monthly rate is usually 8 to 12 times the daily rate.

Do prices include VAT?

No. All prices on this page exclude 5 percent VAT.

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