Rent or buy a drill machine?
Rent a drill machine if you will use it for fewer than about 48 days. On Lumo Bazaar in Bengaluru it rents for about ₹100–290 a day, while a new Bosch GSB 180-LI drill costs about ₹9,500. A weekend costs ₹200–580, and the deposit is held by Lumo and settled after the return.
- Rent per day
- ₹100–290
- Buy new (about)
- ₹9,500
- Renting costs less until
- 33–95 days
- Deposit (held by Lumo)
- About ₹900
Rent, if 3 days a year sounds like you
3 days of renting at a typical ₹200 a day comes to about ₹600 a year, against about ₹9,500 to buy drill machine new. A bit set for concrete, wood and metal, batteries that age even when unused, and storage.
Prices: Lumo catalogue, typical Bengaluru rent per day and an estimated price new; owners set their own prices.
Rent if
- You are moving in and need to put up a few things
- You need a hammer drill for concrete once
- You live in a PG or rented flat with little storage
Buy if
- You do DIY every month
- You own a house and fix things often
- You need it on short notice regularly
Drills & drivers to rent in Bengaluru
None listed right now
Own one? Listing it on Lumo Bazaar is free.
Questions
How many days of renting a drill machine cost the same as buying one?
About 33–95 days, at ₹100–290 a day against about ₹9,500 new. Below that, renting costs less.
How much does it cost to rent a drill machine in Bengaluru?
Typically ₹100–290 a day on Lumo Bazaar, set by each owner, plus a security deposit of about ₹900 held by Lumo.
Which drill do I need for concrete walls in a Bengaluru flat?
An impact or hammer drill with masonry bits. A cordless screwdriver will not go into concrete.
Can I rent one for a single afternoon?
Rentals are by the day; with owners nearby, same-day pickup is common.