Vail Ski Rentals
There is no shortage of equipment rental shops in Vail regardless of which base area you are staying in. If you are used to old beaten up ski equipment rentals, you will be pleased to see some of these locations offering great equipment that is in great shape. If you reserve your stuff in advance you will be able to save money, and if you skip to the deals section below you should be able to find additional savings from our ski shop partners in Vail.
Top Rental Locations
These stores have multiple locations throughout the Vail Valley:
Vail Ski & Snowboard Rental Deals
Check out our local ski rental partners and the deals that we have cut for you below!
Christy Sports
Christy Sports is Colorado’s largest chain of ski rental locations, and you’ll find these stores at almost all the major CO resorts. Save money by booking your rental reservations in advance.
Charter Sports
Visit any of the 5 locations for Charter Sports in Vail: Lion Square Lodge, Lion Square Lodge North, Highline Vail, Marriott Streamside at Vail and Vacation Resorts International (on S. Frontage Road). Just like Christy Sports, you can get a nice discount if you reserve your equipment online ahead of your visit.
Vail Ski Rental FAQ
It depends on what kind of equipment you want to rent and if you need to rent boots. You can choose to pay extra to rent premium equipment. Experts that want the best equipment can expect to pay at least $50/day. Children and beginner-intermediate skiers can expect to pay less.
Yes, this is highly recommended. You will know that your equipment will be reserved and you should also be able to save money by booking in advance.
One of the big advantages of renting is that you don’t need to lug your gear around with you through the airports. If you are thinking about starting to invest in ski gear but don’t want to take the plunge yet, you can consider just buying your own boots first. This can help to maximize your comfort while minimizing your investment.
Are you staying in Vail Village or Lionshead Village? Consider booking your ski rentals someplace in the same village that you are staying in just for your own convenience.