Starlink Rental Kit: What It Is, What’s Included and How Renting Works
Short answer
“Starlink rental kit” means one of two things. Starlink itself rents its Standard kit to some Residential customers for $0 upfront (sometimes with a $10 monthly kit fee), which you must return if you cancel. Or you can rent a complete, ready-to-use kit from a company like Star Surf for a few days or weeks: from $20/day, with unlimited data set up and no Starlink account.
Key takeaways
- Starlink’s own kit rental is for Residential (home) plans; the dish stays Starlink’s property and must be returned if you cancel.
- In June 2026 some US orders showed a $10 monthly kit fee; by July it was reported removed for new residential orders.
- Short-term rental kits from Star Surf include the dish, router, cables and a protective hard case, with unlimited data set up.
- Star Surf rentals start at $20/day with a $350 refundable deposit; pick up in American Fork, UT, or ship anywhere in the US.
- Choose Starlink’s rental for a permanent home connection, and a short-term rental for trips, events and job sites.
What is a Starlink rental kit?
There are two kinds. Starlink’s own rental gives Residential customers the Standard kit for $0 upfront in eligible areas; the hardware stays Starlink’s property. A short-term rental from a company like Star Surf gives you a working kit for a set number of days, with the account and plan already handled.
| Starlink kit rental | Star Surf rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Permanent home internet | Trips, events, job sites, testing |
| Contract | Ongoing monthly Residential plan | Pay per day; no plan |
| Account needed | Yes, your own Starlink account | No |
| If you stop | Return the kit within 30 days or pay for it | Return or drop off at the end of the rental |
What’s included in a Starlink rental kit?
Starlink’s Standard kit includes the dish, the Gen 3 router (which powers the dish), cables and a stand. Star Surf rental kits include the dish, a Wi-Fi router for multiple devices and a custom hard case for transport, and they come pre-configured with unlimited data. You provide a 110V power source and download the Starlink app for troubleshooting.
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How much does a Starlink rental kit cost?
Starlink’s own rental: the kit is $0 upfront in eligible areas, plus your Residential plan ($55, $85 or $130/month in the US as of October 2026). In June 2026 some orders showed a $10 monthly kit fee, which was reported removed for new residential orders by July. Congested areas can add a one-time demand fee.
Star Surf rental: from $20/day with a $350 refundable deposit. A 5% cancellation fee applies, and cancellations within 48 hours of pick-up are not refundable.
How does renting from Star Surf work?
1) Reserve your dates online. 2) Pick up in American Fork, Utah, or have the kit shipped to you in its hard case. 3) Set the dish where it can see open sky, plug it in and connect to the Wi-Fi; setup takes about 15 minutes. 4) Return it at the end. Our set-up guide covers each step.
Our recommendation
Need Starlink for days or weeks rather than years? Rent a complete kit from Star Surf. It arrives ready to use, with no Starlink account, no monthly plan and nothing to cancel afterwards.
Reserve a Starlink kitAsk us a questionWhat happens if you cancel or return late?
With Starlink’s own rental, the US terms say you must return the kit undamaged within 30 days of cancelling, or you can be charged a retail penalty. With a Star Surf rental, you’re responsible for damage beyond normal wear and for replacing unreturned equipment, so keep everything in the hard case and return it on time.
FAQs
Is the Starlink rental kit free?
Starlink offers $0 upfront kit rental with Residential plans in eligible areas, but you pay the monthly plan and must return the kit if you cancel.
Can I buy my Starlink rental kit?
Starlink’s rental kits remain its property. If you want to own one, buy a kit instead.
Does the Starlink rental kit come with a router?
Yes. Starlink’s Standard kit includes the Gen 3 router, and Star Surf rentals include a Wi-Fi router too.
How long can I rent from Star Surf?
Rentals are charged in whole days with a 2-day minimum (or $50 for a single day), from a short trip to a long-term job site. From 7 days the $150 weekly rate applies, with multi-week discounts from 2 weeks; ask us for a quote for a month or longer.
Do I need a Starlink account to rent from Star Surf?
No. We manage the account and the data plan.
Need Starlink for a few days or a few weeks?
Rent from $20/day. Pick up in American Fork, UT, or have it shipped anywhere in the US in a protective hard case.
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Sources
- FindCheapBroadband: Starlink monthly equipment fee history
- Starlink US Terms of Service
- KeepTrack: How much does Starlink cost (Oct 2026)
Prices, plans and speeds are as reported in October 2026 and change often; check starlink.com before you buy. Starlink® is a trademark of SpaceX. Star Surf is an independent rental company and is not affiliated with Starlink or SpaceX.