Generator rental in Toronto, ON
Generators delivered to Toronto and the surrounding area, by the day, week or month, with fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician hookup available.
Power outages and weather in Toronto
- The December 2013 ice storm left over 300,000 Toronto Hydro customers without electricity at its peak, and 69,800 were still out four days later. Source
- The July 2013 rainstorm flooded the city and left about 450,000 Toronto Hydro customers without power. Source
- The August 2003 blackout affected about 8.3 million people in the Toronto area, with some parts restored only on August 16. Source
Climate in Toronto
- Toronto has a hot-summer humid continental climate with about 121.5 cm of snow a year, a record high of 40.6 C and a record low of -32.8 C. Source
Where generators get used in Toronto
- The Toronto International Film Festival runs eleven days in early September and drew about 480,000 attendees across 28 downtown venues in 2016. Source
- The Canadian National Exhibition runs 18 days at Exhibition Place and drew about 1.6 million visitors in 2023. Source
- Toronto is a major centre of film and television production, ranking third-largest after Los Angeles and New York as of 2011. Source
- A condo construction boom and high-rise development have continued since 2000. Source
Starting rental rates for Toronto
| Generator | Size | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverter generator | up to 3.5 kW | from $65 | from $195 | from $480 |
| Portable generator | 5 to 12 kW | from $110 | from $330 | from $850 |
| Towable diesel generator | 20 to 60 kW | from $320 | from $960 | from $2,500 |
| Industrial generator | 100 to 250 kW | from $700 | from $2,100 | from $5,400 |
| Heavy-duty generator | 350 kW and up | from $1,500 | from $4,500 | from $11,500 |
Starting prices in CAD before tax. Delivery, fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician time are quoted separately.
Choosing a generator
Pick the class by what you need to power: an inverter for electronics, a portable for a home or tools, a towable diesel for a site or event, an industrial set for a building or plant, or a heavy-duty set for the largest loads.
Renting a generator in Toronto
Do you deliver to Toronto?
Yes. We deliver from our fleet to Toronto and nearby areas. Delivery is priced by distance and site access. See delivery.
Can an electrician connect the generator in Toronto?
We can arrange one. See electrician hookup.
How do I get a price?
Send the quote form with your dates, location and what the generator will power. The quote lists each line.
Tell us what you need
We reply by email with a quote.