Written by Dan Barraclough Reviewed by Ruairi Shirlow Updated on September 25, 2020 On this page Best POS and Cash Register Rental Suppliers Why Rent a Cash Register? Cash Register Rental Costs Next Steps Expand Article at a GlanceRenting a cash register or POS system (point-of-sale) is a flexible way to keep overheads lowPOS rental prices start from around $75 per unitRenting a POS system with integrated payment processing is more expensive – starts from $100 per unitRental companies offer quotes on an individual basisLooking to save cash for your new business? Well, POS rental is a useful avenue to take advantage of. By doing so, you’ll save money in the short term, and gain flexibility in the long run.We’d recommend trying POS rental if you’re just starting out in events, retail or customer service, as you’ll probably need at least one electronic cash register or POS system to get your business up and running.Already like the sound of cash register or POS rental? It couldn’t be easier to get the ball rolling. Complete our short form for tailored cash register rental quotes, or read on to learn more about rental companies and typical costs. Best POS and Cash Register Rental ProvidersHere’s our roundup of the best POS and cash register rental companies in the US.American Metro America’s largest cash register rental company is also one of the best. American Metro deals in electronic cash registers, POS systems and credit card processing for all kinds of events. When it comes to customer support, their helpful experts are second to none.Lease length: One day to several months (they recommend purchasing for periods greater than six months)Monthly rates: Flexible, on a quote-by-quote basisTypical rental model: A Sam4S ER-285 cash register Sam’s Club If you need an all-in-one point of sale and payment processing solution, Sam’s Club has some great deals. Thanks to a partnership with POS provider Clover, they’re able to offer their members exclusive rates on mobile Clover POS rentals.Lease length: AnyMonthly rates: Flexible, on a quote-by-quote basisTypical rental model: A Clover POS Station Business Equipment House Business Equipment House leases top quality business registers and POS systems at competitive prices. Combine that with a great range of payroll and credit card processing services, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a company that offers better value for money.Lease length: AnyMonthly rates: Flexible, on a quote-by-quote basisTypical rental model: A Sam4S SPS 300 cash register Renting a POS system for your business is a positive move. Why not compare quotes today? I'd like free quotes Square Square has well and truly cornered the market for mobile POS rental. Their iPad POS is flexible enough to hold its own in any event setting, and robust enough to serve your more long-term needs too.Lease length: Any, but you must rent a minimum of four iPad POS unitsMonthly rates: $60 per unit per month (average)Typical rental model: 4x Square iPad POS systems and accessories POS Bank USA POS Bank USA keeps 200+ clients around the world happy with their own POS systems and payment processing services. Leasing their equipment and software is a cost effective way to improve your customer service.Lease length: AnyMonthly rates: Free for first three weeks, on a quote-by-quote basis afterwardsTypical rental model: An Imprex Prime touch screen POS system First Data First Data leases POS solutions through their subsidiary, TASQ Technology. They offer top hardware from POS specialists like Clover, and low monthly payments mean their solutions start paying for themselves immediately.Lease length: AnyMonthly rates: Flexible, on a quote-by-quote basisTypical rental model: A Clover POS station Forbes Snyder Forbes Snyder offers some of the most flexible cash register rental options on the market. You get all the benefits of a POS system with none of the upfront costs, along with superb customer support.Lease length: Up to 60 monthsMonthly rates: Flexible, on a quote-by-quote basisTypical rental model: A Sharp ER-A410 cash register Why Rent a POS System or Cash Register?Economical for EventsPOS rental makes sense if you’ll only be using the machine at specific events, such as:ConventionsFestivalsPop-up food stallsFireworks standsSporting eventsWarehouse salesiPads are an appealing alternative to renting a dedicated POS terminal, especially for events. For one thing, you can move an iPad POS around if you need to serve customers from lots of locations. Your employees probably already know how to use them too, so they won’t need training.Spend Less on StorageIf you purchase cash registers, you’ll need somewhere to store them. If you need that space for storing other things, POS rental will solve that problem (since your supplier stores them when they’re not in use).Worry Less About MaintenanceWhile it’s easy enough to keep cash registers in good condition, everything breaks eventually. Fortunately, rental machines are cleaned and checked regularly, so you know your system will always be in good condition. Save money on your POS rental prices by comparing free quotes today. I'd like free quotes Did You Know? While cash registers are in storage and unplugged, their internal battery drains slowly. If it drains completely, your programming and sales data get wiped out. To keep this from happening, you should plug them in for at least 24 hours every three months.Case Study: Reynolds Towing | Square iPad POS In 2013, business was booming for Reynolds Towing, but the Illinois-based towing and repair firm had a problem. Their payment system was clunky, unreliable, and slow to process customer payments at peak times.Things changed when the company switched to Square. New iPad POS terminals allowed drivers to take on-the-spot card payments with zero learning curve, and faster bookkeeping software made it easier for managers to get up-to-date sales data at a glance.Now, Reynolds Towing drivers serve 30% more customers each day. Needless to say, business is still booming. POS System and Cash Register Rental CostsCash register and POS rental pricing information is surprisingly hard to find online. To give you an idea of some typical costs, we did a mystery shop with the top suppliers.Here’s what we found:The ScenarioWe posed as: Dream Events, a mid-sized events company managing ticket, merchandise and food and drinks sales at four one-day minor league baseball tournaments, spread evenly throughout the year.We asked for: 15 mobile POS terminals, with thermal receipt printers, electronic cash drawers, and integrated credit card processing.Other specifications: We said we needed to be able to serve customers at multiple locations (ticket desk, bleachers, food stalls) on four baseball fields. Ease of use was our primary consideration.Lease type: As flexible as possible.The ResultsWe were quoted an average daily rental price (excluding shipping) of $1098.75 for a POS setup that met these requirements. Next StepsTake our mystery shop findings for what they are – a (literal) ballpark figure for one specific use case. If your needs differ from those described above, so will the cost of renting.You can use our free quotes tool to request more pricing information from suppliers themselves. Just fill in this short contact form with a few details about your business, and a product advisor will soon be in touch to help you out. Written by: Dan Barraclough Dan’s a Senior Writer at Expert Market, specialising in digital marketing, web design, and photocopiers, amongst other topics. Reviewed by: Ruairi Shirlow Business Services Researcher Ruairi uses his 3+ years of research experience to uncover insights which can help Expert Market provide the best business solutions for their users. He has done this by meeting with business owners to find out what is important to them and what challenges they face on a daily basis. Ruairi specialises in tools that can be used to grow your business and has done research for a wide range of categories on Expert Market, such as EPOS, Website Builders, and Merchant Accounts.