Good to know
Rent or buy skis? One rental pair can serve 15 to 30 skiers.
Skis that get used beat skis that gather dust. Here is why renting spreads the footprint.
One pair, many skiers
A lifecycle study in the Journal of Industrial Ecology found that making a single pair of alpine skis produces around 45 kg of CO₂. When one rental pair serves 15, 20 or 30 skiers, that footprint is shared between all of them. Own skis might see a handful of days on snow a season and fifty weeks in the garage.
Looked after by professionals
Partner rental shops service their ski equipment between rentals. Well-maintained skis and boots last longer, and gear that shows wear can be repaired instead of being replaced straight away.
Travel lighter
Renting ski gear in the resort means no ski bags in the hold and no roof box on the car. Less to carry, less to transport, and a lot less hassle on the way to the slopes.
Rent right where you ski
Alpy.com partners with 1,150+ rental shops in 800 ski resorts, from small local shops to well-known sports retailers. Renting in the resort where you ski means your equipment is fitted, serviced and returned right there.
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Questions people ask
Is renting skis better for the planet than buying?
Rental spreads the footprint. A lifecycle study found that making one pair of alpine skis produces around 45 kg of CO₂, and a rental pair is shared by 15, 20 or even 30 skiers over its life. Own skis may only be used a handful of days a year.
Should I rent or buy skis?
If you are an occasional skier with one or two ski holidays a year, ski hire is usually the smarter choice: it’s cheaper, you skip the upfront cost of buying, you always get equipment that suits the snow conditions, and you skip the hauling. You can hire skis, boots and poles for just the days you need, whatever your skiing style or level. Booking ski hire online with alpy.com saves up to 65% compared with walk-in prices.
Is rental equipment in good condition?
Yes. Partner shops service their equipment between rentals and rent quality skis, boots, poles and gear from the leading brands.
Who do I rent from?
Partner rental shops in the resort where you ski, from small local shops to well-known sports retailers. Alpy.com works with 1,150+ of them in 800 resorts across 10 countries, and owns none of them.