Good to know
Rent or bring your own skis? Rent, and leave the hauling to the shop.
Your ski rental is waiting in the resort. You just bring yourself.
Skip the ski bag at the airport
Ski bags are bulky, often cost extra as a checked bag, and don’t always arrive when you do. Book your ski hire online with alpy.com and you board with a normal suitcase. Your ski equipment is waiting in the resort.
More room in the car
Heading off on a ski trip with the whole family? No roof box, no skis wedged between the kids, no boots stuck under the seat. The boot of the car is for snacks now.
Collect from the hire shop, ski straight away
Your partner shop is in the resort you’re skiing in. Pick up your rental skis fitted to you, with boots if you booked them, then head for the slopes. When you’re done, hand them back. No drying, no waxing, no carrying them home.
The right ski gear for this trip
Icy pistes this week, deep powder next season? Ski rental lets you choose equipment that suits the snow conditions and your level each time, instead of whatever’s in the garage. And if you ski only one week a year, hiring skis usually costs less than owning them.
Where would you like to rent your skis or snowboard?
Questions people ask
Should I rent skis or bring my own?
Rent, if you ski or snowboard a week or two a year. Ski rental is usually easier and cheaper than owning: you skip the airline ski fees and the hauling, you don’t need to bring your own gear, and you get ski equipment from leading brands fitted for you in the resort. Booking ski hire online with alpy.com gets you the best prices online: up to 65% less than walk-in prices.
Is it worth taking skis on a plane?
For most holiday skiers, no. Ski bags are bulky and often cost extra with airlines. Renting skis at your destination means you travel light and collect your ski equipment in the resort.
Where do I pick up my rental skis?
At the partner shop you chose when booking, in your resort. Enter your resort and rental dates, make your online reservation, and show your booking confirmation at the shop. alpy.com works with 1,150+ independent shops in 800 ski resorts across 10 countries.
Do I need to bring my own ski boots?
No. You can add boots to your booking and the shop fits them to you. Poles are always included with skis. If you’d rather use your own boots, that’s fine too: tell the shop after you’ve booked, and they’ll adjust the bindings.
Can I rent a helmet too?
Yes. You can add a helmet to your booking, the same way as boots. Helmets and boots are add-ons, and you see the price before you book.
Can I rent a snowboard instead of skis?
Yes. alpy.com lists snowboards and snowboard boots as well as skis, so everyone on your winter sports trip can sort their equipment in one booking. Choose what each person needs, and you see the price before you book.
How do I choose the right ski equipment for the snow conditions?
Pick the category that matches your level when you book (beginner, intermediate, premium). In the resort, ask the shop about this week’s snow conditions: icy pistes and deep powder call for different skis.
What if I change my plans after booking?
Every booking includes free cancellation and changes until 8am the day before your first rental day. After that, no cancellation or change will be processed. Send us an email with your booking details.