How Much Does It Cost to Rent Starlink? 2026 Prices, Fees and Examples
Short answer
At Star Surf, renting Starlink costs $20/day (2-day minimum, or $50 for a single day) or $150/week for 7 days or more, with multi-week discounts from 2 weeks and custom quotes for a month or longer. Unlimited data is included. Add round-trip shipping (typically $50 for a Mini or $100 for a Standard kit in the lower 48) or pick up free in American Fork, UT, plus a $350 refundable deposit. For a few days or weeks, that’s usually cheaper than buying a kit and starting a plan.
Key takeaways
- $20/day, charged in whole days with a 2-day minimum (or $50 for a single day). 7+ days: $150/week. Multi-week discounts start at 2 weeks.
- Unlimited data is included, and you don’t need your own Starlink account.
- Round-trip shipping is typically $50 (Mini) or $100 (Standard); local pick-up in American Fork, UT, avoids it.
- A $350 deposit is refunded when the kit comes back in good condition.
- Buying a Mini ($149) plus one month of Roam ($55–$175) costs $204–$324 before taxes and fees, so renting wins for most short trips.
How much does it cost to rent Starlink?
Star Surf prices Starlink rentals by length of rental. Every price includes unlimited data and a pre-configured kit.
| Rental length | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2–6 days ($50 for a single day) | $20/day | Weekends, weddings, short events, trips |
| 7 days or more | $150/week | Extended travel, film shoots, job sites |
| 2 weeks or more | Multi-week discount | Remote work, longer projects |
| A month or more, or several kits | Custom quote | Events, crews, long-term sites |
Current rates are always on our Starlink rental page.
What fees are on top of the rental price?
Shipping: round-trip shipping to the lower 48 states is typically $50 for a Starlink Mini and $100 for a Starlink Standard (Gen 3) kit. Local pick-up in American Fork, Utah (about 10 minutes from I-15) has no shipping cost.
Deposit: $350, refunded when the kit is returned in good condition.
Cancellation: a 5% cancellation fee applies, and cancellations within 48 hours of pick-up are not refundable.
Add-ons: extended cables, a battery pack or a solar kit can be added when you book.
What does a Starlink rental cost for a weekend, a week or a month?
Worked examples using Star Surf’s published rates (shipping shown for a Standard kit; a Mini ships for about $50):
| Trip | Rental | If shipped (Standard) | If picked up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (3 days) | $60 | About $160 | $60 |
| 5-day event | $100 | About $200 | $100 |
| 1 week | $150 | About $250 | $150 |
| 2 weeks | $150/week less a multi-week discount | Discounted rate + about $100 | Discounted rate |
| 1 month or longer | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
The $350 deposit is extra and comes back to you after the return.
Is renting Starlink cheaper than buying?
For short use, usually yes. As of October 2026, the Starlink Mini kit was listed at $149, and Roam plans cost $55 (100GB), $80 (300GB) or $175 (Unlimited) a month. Buying a Mini for one trip therefore starts at about $204 with a capped plan, or $324 with unlimited data, and you then own hardware and a plan you need to pause or cancel.
| Rent from Star Surf | Buy a Mini + Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $150 + shipping (or free pick-up) | $204–$324 + taxes and shipping |
| Data | Unlimited, included | 100GB, 300GB or unlimited by plan |
| Account and setup | Done for you | Your own account and activation |
| Afterwards | Return it | Pause ($10/month Standby) or cancel |
Buying makes more sense if you’ll use Starlink for several months a year. Our rental vs buying guide walks through the break-even point.
Our recommendation
Need Starlink for less than a few months? Rent it. You get unlimited data, no account to set up and nothing to cancel afterwards. Check your dates first, because popular weekends book up.
Reserve a Starlink kitAsk us a questionWhat’s included when you rent Starlink?
Each kit includes the Starlink dish (Mini or Standard), a Wi-Fi router, cables and a protective hard case, and comes pre-configured with unlimited data. A Standard kit needs a 110V AC power source; a Mini can also run from a suitable USB-C power bank or 12–48V DC. See our Starlink rental kit guide for the full list.
How can you lower the cost of a Starlink rental?
Pick up locally if you’re in or near Utah, choose a Mini if you don’t need the Standard kit’s extra performance (its shipping is about half), book early for holiday weekends, and ask for a multi-week or multi-kit quote for anything longer than two weeks.
FAQs
How much is it to rent Starlink for a week?
$150 for 7 days at Star Surf, with unlimited data. Add shipping (typically $50–$100 round trip) unless you pick up in American Fork, UT.
How much does it cost to rent Starlink per day?
$20/day, charged in whole days with a 2-day minimum (or $50 for a single day). From 7 days the $150 weekly rate applies, with multi-week discounts from 2 weeks.
Is there a deposit to rent Starlink?
Yes, $350, refunded when the kit is returned in good condition.
Does a Starlink rental include data?
Yes. Kits come pre-configured with unlimited data; you don’t need a Starlink plan or account.
Can I rent Starlink for a month?
Yes. Monthly and multi-kit rentals are quoted individually; contact us with your dates.
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
- Star Surf: Starlink rental pricing
- KeepTrack: How much does Starlink cost (Oct 2026)
- HighSpeedInternet.com: Starlink Roam plans (2026)
- 4WDTalk: Starlink Roam and Standby price changes (May 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.