The smarter, cheaper, hassle-free way to get a trailer
Don’t tie up thousands on something you use a few hours a year. With Empire, you book, unlock, and go—any size, any time.
Book a Trailer NowOpen 365 days • Free cancellation up until hire start
• 20+ Locations across QLD
Why rent beats buying
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No rego, no maintenance, no insurance
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No parking or storage eating your space
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Pick the right size for every job
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Fast, simple booking with instant access codes
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From just $5 for 6 hours
QLD cost comparison Estimates
Owning a Small Box Trailer
Plus space taken in your yard/driveway.
Owning a Large Tandem Trailer
And you’re stuck with one size.
How many hours a year do you really use a trailer?
Two dump runs? A quick move? If you’re using a trailer for 6–12 hours a year, owning often costs hundreds per hour. Renting costs a few bucks per job.
Owning
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Pay every year regardless of use
- ×
Maintenance, rego, insurance
- ×
Storage headaches
Renting
- ✓
Only pay when you need it
- ✓
Choose the perfect size every time
- ✓
24/7 pick-up & returns
Rent vs Buy — Mobile Calculator
Edit the numbers to match your situation.
Why Empire
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24/7 pick-up & returns
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Over 1000 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews
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Electric winch on car trailers
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Open 365 days • Free cancellation
Stop paying to own a problem. Pay only when you need a trailer.
Keep your cash, your space, and your weekends. Rent with Empire—simple.
Book a Trailer NowEstimates shown for Queensland based on typical market costs. Update figures any time to reflect current rego/insurance/maintenance.
The smarter, cheaper, hassle-free way to get a trailer
Don’t tie up thousands on something you use a few hours a year. With Empire, you book, unlock, and go—any size, any time.
Open 365 days • Free cancellation up until hire start
• 20+ Locations across QLD
Why rent beats buying
- ✓
No rego, no maintenance, no insurance
- ✓
No parking or storage eating your space
- ✓
Pick the right size for every job
- ✓
Fast, simple booking with instant access codes
- ✓
From just $5 for 6 hours
QLD cost comparison: Buy vs Rent Estimates
Typical annual ownership costs in Queensland compared with paying only when you need a trailer.
Owning a Small Box Trailer
| Purchase (spread over 10 yrs) | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Registration | $120 |
| Insurance | $150 |
| Maintenance | $150 |
| Total per Year | $670 |
Plus space taken in your yard/driveway.
Owning a Large Tandem Trailer
| Purchase (spread over 10 yrs) | $4,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Registration | $220 |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Maintenance | $250 |
| Total per Year | $1,120 |
And you’re stuck with one size.
How many hours a year do you really use a trailer?
Two dump runs? A quick move? If you’re using a trailer for 6–12 hours a year, owning often costs hundreds per hour. Renting costs a few bucks per job.
Owning
- ×
Pay every year regardless of use
- ×
Maintenance, rego, insurance
- ×
Storage headaches
Renting
- ✓
Only pay when you need it
- ✓
Choose the perfect size every time
- ✓
24/7 pick-up & returns
Typical Jobs
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Dump runs & weekend projects
- ✓
Moving furniture & appliances
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Bikes, cars, or equipment
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Edit the numbers to match your situation and see what saves you more this year.
Your Results
Why Empire
- ✓
24/7 pick-up & returns
- ✓
Over 1000 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews
- ✓
Electric winch on car trailers
- ✓
Open 365 days • Free cancellation
3-Step Booking
- Choose your location & trailer
- Book online in under 2 minutes
- Use your access code to unlock
Flexible Sizes
Small box, cage, enclosed, flat top, car, bike & more. Get the exact trailer for each job—no compromises.
Stop paying to own a problem. Pay only when you need a trailer.
Keep your cash, your space, and your weekends. Rent with Empire—simple.
Estimates shown for Queensland based on typical market costs. Update figures any time to reflect current rego/insurance/maintenance.
