Ski and Snowboard Equipment Hire

Pre-Book Ski Hire with Skiworld

Find out how much you can save by booking your lift pass and ski hire together on our ski essentials page.

Price Match Guarantee

Skiworld now offer a Price Promise guarantee on ski hire - we promise ours is the best value around. So if you find the same equipment for less elsewhere we will endeavour to match the price. Please see here for terms and conditions for Price Promise - Lift Passes and Ski Hire.

Choosing Your Ski Equipment

Hiring ski equipment isn’t the lottery it used to be. The vast improvement and variety in both ski and snowboard technology means that hiring your equipment can be a great option for first time skiers and veterans alike; providing the latest and most well-reputed models to suit all styles and sizes.

Not only does ski hire save you the hassle of ski carriage it gives you the flexibility to exchange your ski equipment at any point during your holiday making you adaptable to changing snow conditions.

Plus, pre-booking your ski hire has never been easier - Simply choose what you need when you reach our ski essentials page in your holiday booking journey and we will make sure you can pick up your ski hire whenever suits you. Already booked? Also no problem, log into our 'My Skiworld' service to manage your booking and add your ski hire.

You can also read our handy blog Ski Hire: Which is Right for You? for more help finding your perfect level.

Ski Hire Levels

We have four levels of ski hire in our French and Swiss resorts; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, and three in Austrian resorts: Silver (Economy), Gold (Premium) and Platinum (Superior). Ski models shown below are examples of each grade, skis rented will be of a similar standard to those shown.

Bronze

• A solid option for beginner skiers - designed as an value option for those just starting out

• Ski equipment which is best suited to those staying on the pistes

• Ideal for those on a budget

Silver

• Ideal for beginner skiers and intermediates - designed for skiers looking for comfort and to develop their skills

• Great performance ski equipment for all over the mountain and on any type of snow (mainly piste skiers)

• Good for anyone on a budget

Gold

• Ideal for intermediate skiers to advanced - designed for skiers looking for specific types of skis including carving, on piste, freeride, freestyle, race skis etc. 

• Greater choice of high performance ski equipment

• Perfect for anyone looking to master technique or looking for a new challenge

Platinum

• Ideal for advanced / expert skiers with a wide range of types available including downhill race skis, fat off piste, etc.

• The very ‘best of the best’ skis, boots and poles - best suited for skiers looking for the latest thrills on the latest technology

• Our widest range of choice from this season’s latest ski models

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Why Use Our Ski Hire?

To get the very best value for your money it's best to pre-book your equipment hire with Skiworld before your holiday as we have not only secured the best prices but selected specific shops close to your accommodation or with a pick-up and drop-off service. 

Hand-Picked Rental Shops - Every year, we hand-pick our rental shops based on location and service and negotiate great discounts to keep your holiday price low.

Best Price Guaranteed - We offer a Price Promise on ski hire, so if you find the same equipment for less elswhere we will endeavour to match the price, making it easy for you to get everything you need in one place.

Convenient Locations - We allocate all our ski accommodation with ski hire within easy access or will alternatively offer a pick-up and drop-off service for your convenience.

Excellent Range & Service - All our rental shops offer an excellent range of equipment for all abilities and have a fully trained technician on-site to offer advice and guidance so you will be confident taking your equipment out onto the slopes.

Exchange Service - Equipment changes are sometimes possible, depending on resort and ski hire supplier. You may be able to swap the model of your equipment, or swap between skis / board / big feet during your ski holiday, often providing they are in the same quality level (e.g. gold) 

Skiworld Guarantee - We have Resort Hosts on hand in all resorts where we have chalets to help you out in every eventuality such as breakages of equipment.

Expert Advice - Before you travel, you can talk to one of our Ski Specialists about the amount of skiing you've done and the type of skiing you're looking to do, and they'll be happy to recommend your appropriate level of ski hire.

Pickup Service - Certain ski hire suppliers offer a pick up and delivery service between their shop and your Skiworld accommodation in resort, which means less ferrying about for you!

Easy to Upgrade - If you wish to upgrade the level of your equipment and boot hire when you arrive in resort, or at any point throughout your stay, just speak to your Resort Hosts.

Saturday Pickup - Collect your equipment on the day you arrive so that you can get 7 days hire for the price of 6. 

Dedicated to your own skis/snowboard? No problem, we can arrange ski carriage for all our flights. Give our Ski Concierge team a call today on 0330 102 8004 to find out more.

Ski Carriage

If you have your own skis/snowboard and boots, you can pre-book ski carriage on our flights to take your equipment with you. Please be sure to request this as early as possible by calling 0330 102 8004, as ski carriage allowance on certain flights can be filled. Please be aware luggage allowances and ski carriage prices vary on different airlines.

Ski Hire Reviews

Good enough for our guests? Good enough for us!

Skiworld is a company run by skiers, for skiers, and our overseas staff use the same ski hire suppliers as our guests. What better way to find out about our equipment hire (and get some choice recommendations!) than from the people that use it on a daily basis?

Katy Atkinson

"I have been riding my K2 Missdemeanors for three and a half seasons now and I’m still in love with them. They are great all mountain skis so I can use them in all snow conditions. They have some pairs of K2 skis in both our hire shops here in Val d’Isere and I would definitely recommend giving them a go! Amongst the gold ski hire selection they also have Rossignol Unique 4s which are ultra-lightweight carving skis for women with 20% less weight than their predecessors. 

       

I also ride a Burton Genie snowboard. I bought it initially to learn on 2 seasons ago but I still have fun on it now I am a more able snowboarder. The board uses Burton’s flat to rocker tech which makes it stable and easy to ride and is also flexi enough to be able to do tricks on. Sport 2000, Skiworld’s hire shop next door to The Lodge rents out Burton so you can give their gear a try too!" 

Sara McDonald

"On my second season I took the plunge and bought by own pair of skis - K2 Missconducts, after being recommended them through the ski hire shop in Tignes. I love them, so light and easy to ride. Most of the girls I have met over my seasons also have chosen to ride K2’s, we always have fun on them. I also know that this season's version are available in Intersport!"

 

Gemma Hedges

"I ski on Armada Cantika skis - they are a lightweight 80mm ski which are great for skiing on all over the mountain. They are twin tips so I can ride switch when I fancy messing around on the mountain and cruising through the park. I love skiing piste and these are a great ski for this, they fly over little moguls in my way! They are also very beautiful and match my purple salopettes!  I had broken my last pair of skis last year and when my birthday came around I popped into one of our hire shops in Tignes, the guys there were great, recommended these and let me trial them for a day and I instantly fell in love with them and went back before lunchtime to buy them!"

George Andrews

"Line Travelling Circus – 179cm. I bought the Line Travelling Circus skis after being recommended them by a local Intersport. Although a park ski, I use them as every day, go anywhere, do anything skis. Wider than normal they work well in all conditions but what drew me to them was the bombproof construction. As someone with a penchant for breaking his equipment I love the old school style bases that don’t scratch, chip or slow me down. These things are not only great fun but I know I will me skiing them for years to come!"

Helen Wooldridge
"Jacques Sports in Les Deux Alpes are in a great location just on the edge of the slopes, meaning easy access to the main ski area and right next to a couple of easy slopes perfect for getting your ski legs back. If you're staying more than 5 minutes away, you don't even have to walk to the shop, they come and pick you up from your chalet and take you and your skis back. And then collect your equipment at the end of the week too, keeping your holiday as relaxing as it should be. I've got Gold level skis, perfect for anyone with a bit of skiing experience, Gold skis are generally only up to a couple of years old and are slightly more technical to help you as your skiing progresses. It's quite surprising how different skis can affect your skiing. Jacques are great at making sure everything is ok for you, and are happy to change equipment if it's not working for you." 

Rebecca Crannis

"I have only ever hired skis and the Volkl Aurena women’s skis are without doubt the best skies I've ever tried. Light and smooth, but also stable, these excel at long, loopy turns at higher speeds, and really inspire confidence, so much so that I was told I’d never skied better – and I’d never really thought that it could make that much of a difference. They definitely perform better on piste than off, which is perfect for me and I love the purple design (as I am tall I always seem to get masculine colours…). To top it off the hire shop in Mottaret was a mere 30 seconds walk from my chalet, making transfer days a breeze!"

Paul Kay

"I’ve had the chance to hire some fantastic top of the range/latest edition skis and tried several from the friendly, local ski hire shop, but always return to my favourites the Salomon Pocket Rockets (175cm). I bought these skis in 2004 after hiring them with Skiworld. They treated me well for two seasons and then I put them in a back room to gather dust. Two years ago, for a retro day, I had them serviced and took them out for a laugh. I’ve not skied on anything else since! They are not skis, they are toys. These are the skis which changed the face of what skiing was - true game changers. The ratings at the time said they were great in powder, great in the air, but not great on piste – absolute rubbish! Put these things on their edge and apply some pressure and they can carve as well as anything out there. I challenge you to show me a set of skis which are more capable."

Sarah Searson

"My favourite place to ski is Vail and Breckenridge in Colorado. The empty pistes, the quality of the snow and the opportunity to ski powder safely without a guide far outweigh the transatlantic flight and jet lag. My skis of choice were the K2 Potion 84 XTI rented from Alpine Sports in Breckenridge.  The super friendly staff pick you up in their minibus and you can even pick up a coffee and a cookie on your way out, as they have a coffee shop on site. The K2s are very lightweight, and a great all-mountain ski.  They are very quick and fast turning = fun to ride.  For a light ski they don’t chatter at high speed (I topped 100 km/h) and are great at carving. But best of all they float in powder. And in Colorado the powder is light - even in April."

Equipment Insurance

Any loss or damage to hired equipment must be reported to the ski hire shop immediately. It must be paid for in resort and the appropriate insurance claim submitted when you return to the UK. (This depends on your policy and is subject to conditions. Please make sure you are aware of the level of cover offered by your policy). Many shops offer ‘top up’ insurance to cover excesses. In some resorts a refundable deposit is payable for hire equipment as well as separate breakage insurance.  You must ensure that your equipment is returned to the hire shop before closure on the day before departure or the day of travel. See more on insurance and find out about the options available.

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If you decide not to pre-book your lift passes or ski rental, yet are staying in one of the resorts in which we offer this service, your Skiworld Resort Host will be able to help you book both conveniently on your transfer coach, or when visiting your accommodation shortly after your arrival in resort. Please note that when booking this way we only take card payments, not cash.

We regret that we will be unable to intervene should the skis or service you receive from a shop that is not part of our network prove deficient or below standard.

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