Ski Rental Guide

At Rhythm Snowsports, we stock a huge range of rental skis, ski boots, poles, and all the gear you need for a great trip up the mountain! Our handy online booking service lets you reserve your skis in advance, so when you arrive in-store, our expert team can fit and adjust your gear to ensure the perfect setup. We’re proud to work with top ski brands, so you can trust that your rental gear is high quality and suited to your skill level.

Our ski hire range includes men’s, women’s, and kids’ equipment and clothing, catering to individuals, families, school groups, and corporate trips. If you’re new to skiing or don’t have any gear, our rental packages include everything from helmets to skis and offer great value for money, with options available for as little as one day.

This guide answers all your ski rental questions, from how to choose the right skis to what’s included in your hire. Read on for expert tips and FAQs!

Renting skis is a helpful way to figure out if skiing is for you. You might be new to the snow or have snowboarded in the past so renting allows you to try it out without committing to purchasing all of the gear.

Renting skis is also a great way to try out new models and find skis that suit you. At Rhythm we offer a try-before-you-buy option where you can take out our demo skis to see if you like them before buying a new pair. The first two days of rental is offset against the cost of your new skis too so it’s a win-win situation!

As your skis depend on your height and weight (amongst other things), children often need to change skis every year as they grow. Buying new skis can become very costly so renting provides a more cost-effective alternative for children too.

If you only ski a few times a season, renting skis is likely to work out cheaper for you. It will also save you maintenance costs such as waxing and edging

If, however, you are an avid skier and head up the mountains several times throughout the season, you may prefer to buy skis. This will also save you some time heading up the mountain as you’ll already have your skis with you.

For the budget conscious you can enquire to see if any ex rental skis are available to purchase. We often sell off older model used demo skis with bindings for a fraction of the price.

Our rental prices start from $25 for kids and $55 for adults. Check our rental pages page to find out more or book online here.

Renting your skis from our store in Cooma, near Jindabyne, often works out cheaper than renting up the mountain. We also stock a much larger range than the smaller mountain ski shops.

What if there’s a problem with my rental skis?

All skis & snowboards are checked and serviced between uses so you can be confident of having a good ride. However, if you do have any issues, simply pop back to the shop and we’ll sort you out. We have a rental shop in Smiggins Hole as well as our main store in Cooma to make this process a little easier. To book ski rental directly in Smiggins please head to our Smiggins page.