Thinking about sharing your trailer?

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Make extra cash with your trailer!
It's pretty convenient having your own trailer but you don't generally need to use it every day. So why not join the hundreds of Australian trailer owners who are earning up to $6,500 per year on localtrailerhire.com.au? Create a great side income for yourself and provide a valuable service to your community!
Why use localtrailerhire.com.au?
Peace of mind
You can hire out your trailer with confidence thanks to our optional Trailer Shield protection plans. Every hire is subject to our rental terms – no paper forms required.
Automated bookings and payment
No need to muck around with back-and-forth messaging or cash. The whole process is automated and can be done from your phone.
Get noticed with Premium — or list free
Premium Listings offer more visibility and features. Standard Listings are free. Owners get paid 100% of their listed price — we add a 19.8% fee (inc GST) to the cost of the hire, paid by the customer.
You are in control
You set the price and availability. Change it whenever you want!
Make your trailer work for you!
1. Sign up
Join for free and create a listing for your trailer. You set the pricing, availability hours, and whether you want to require Trailer Shield cover for your hires.
2. Confirm booking
When you get a booking request, you'll be notified by text message and email. Click on the link and confirm or decline the request.
3. Meet the customer
Once you’ve confirmed the booking, simply meet the customer at the agreed time, check their licence details and take some photos of the trailer.
4. Get paid
The booking fee will land in your bank account within a few days of pick-up. Over time, the dollars rack up. Last year, the average trailer returned $2,344.
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What trailer owners have to say
“I purchased a new Tandem Trailer (10x5 with cage) about 10 months ago. Came across localtrailerhire.com.au and this seemed like a good way to get back some of the cost. I found it a breeze to add my new trailer and now it's often booked two or more days each week. I have had no problems with the hirers apart from a couple who were late returning the trailer and didn't bother to text or phone. The whole process is very smooth and the website makes communication easy."
Phillip Urquhart
Carnegie
“localtrailerhire.com.au is a terrific business providing us with trailer hirers who are pleasant to deal with and considerate. The fact that they take care of all the payments makes transacting very simple. The team offer personal service and their help to solve problems is greatly appreciated. I would recommend the service.”
Graeme Barry
Mitcham
“Hi, I’m Leah - a stay at home mum living in beautiful Far North Queensland with my husband and our two young boys. Needing to hire a trailer recently, I came across localtrailerhire.com.au. The whole process was so simple, from booking to picking up and returning. The trailer was great, the trailer owner was helpful and localtrailerhire.com.au took care of everything else; so much better than a service station.
“I wasn’t looking for a side hustle but I was so impressed by the simplicity of the model I thought 'why am I not doing this myself?' That was it – I bought a trailer, listed it on localtrailerhire.com.au and haven’t looked back. It’s been amazing. I’d never used a trailer on my own before, but with a bit of practice, it’s really not that hard. I’ve only been doing this a short time but the return has been so good I’m already thinking of buying another trailer. Anyone can do it, why not give it a go!”
Leah B
Cairns
"Our ute had finally packed it in and we were in desperate need of a tip run so we looked to hiring a trailer, and that's how we found localtrailerhire.com.au. We saw the link for "add your trailer" so instead of hiring, we purchased and haven't looked back since! With a booking nearly every week it's been a great little sideline and has nearly paid for itself! For us it has been a positive and enjoyable experience so with a simple booking interface and a friendly team I say go for it!!""
Leicia
Bundaberg
“I purchased a new Tandem Trailer (10x5 with cage) about 10 months ago. Came across localtrailerhire.com.au and this seemed like a good way to get back some of the cost. I found it a breeze to add my new trailer and now it's often booked two or more days each week. I have had no problems with the hirers apart from a couple who were late returning the trailer and didn't bother to text or phone. The whole process is very smooth and the website makes communication easy."
Phillip Urquhart
Carnegie
“Hi, I’m Leah - a stay at home mum living in beautiful Far North Queensland with my husband and our two young boys. Needing to hire a trailer recently, I came across localtrailerhire.com.au. The whole process was so simple, from booking to picking up and returning. The trailer was great, the trailer owner was helpful and localtrailerhire.com.au took care of everything else; so much better than a service station.
“I wasn’t looking for a side hustle but I was so impressed by the simplicity of the model I thought 'why am I not doing this myself?' That was it – I bought a trailer, listed it on localtrailerhire.com.au and haven’t looked back. It’s been amazing. I’d never used a trailer on my own before, but with a bit of practice, it’s really not that hard. I’ve only been doing this a short time but the return has been so good I’m already thinking of buying another trailer. Anyone can do it, why not give it a go!”
Leah B
Cairns
"Our ute had finally packed it in and we were in desperate need of a tip run so we looked to hiring a trailer, and that's how we found localtrailerhire.com.au. We saw the link for "add your trailer" so instead of hiring, we purchased and haven't looked back since! With a booking nearly every week it's been a great little sideline and has nearly paid for itself! For us it has been a positive and enjoyable experience so with a simple booking interface and a friendly team I say go for it!!""
Leicia
Bundaberg
“I purchased a new Tandem Trailer (10x5 with cage) about 10 months ago. Came across localtrailerhire.com.au and this seemed like a good way to get back some of the cost. I found it a breeze to add my new trailer and now it's often booked two or more days each week. I have had no problems with the hirers apart from a couple who were late returning the trailer and didn't bother to text or phone. The whole process is very smooth and the website makes communication easy."
Phillip Urquhart
Carnegie
A great side income
Attractive returns
Last year, the average trailer on localtrailerhire.com.au returned $2,344. Some trailers are making as much as $6,500 per year.
Free to list, with optional Premium upgrade
Standard Listings are always free.
Want to stand out and unlock extra features? Upgrade to a Premium Listing for a small monthly fee.
You'll keep 100% of your listed price — we simply add a 19.8% fee (inc GST) on top, paid by the customer.
Automated payments
Hire fees are transferred directly to your bank account the day after pick-up, and will arrive in your bank account within a few days.
Get More with a Premium Listing
List your trailer on Local Trailer Hire with a Standard or Premium listing option.
Premium Listings include powerful features to help you earn more and enjoy greater peace of mind:
- Trailer Shield protection Automatically covers accidental damage on every hire.
- Increased visibility in search Stand out and get noticed by more hirers.
- NRMA Roadside Assistance Help is there if your trailer has issues during a hire.
- Discount codes Promote your trailer to attract more repeat and new bookings.
Premium listings start from just $17/month. They’re optional, flexible, and you can change or cancel anytime.
Learn about Premium Listing
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Standard Listings are free. If you want extra visibility and features, you can choose a Premium Listing for a small monthly fee. People looking to rent a trailer pay a small service fee on top of your listed hire price — you keep 100% of what you set.
How much does the average trailer earn?
Last year:
The average return for a single trailer on Local Trailer Hire was $2,654 for the year.
The best performing single trailer on Local Trailer Hire returned a whopping $12,290 for the year; it was a car trailer in NSW.
Can I control when the trailer can be booked?
You can set pick-up and return hours when creating your listing (and update them any time). You can have multiple pick-up and return windows per day, and different settings for each day of the week. If you're only available for pick-up and return before and after work hours, this is no issue. Customers will only be able to book pick-up and return during the hours you set.
You can also set "block-out dates" whenever your trailer is going to be unavailable (e.g. when you want to use it yourself) and customers won’t be able to place any bookings that overlap these periods.
You can find these settings under "My listings" then "Manage availability".
Can I list multiple trailers?
Yes, you can list as many trailers as you like as long as they are all available for hire.
How and when do I get paid?
We transfer the hire fee to you via bank transfer 24 hours after the start of the hire. It usually arrives in your bank account within 3-5 days.
Does my trailer need to be registered?
Yes. In most states, trailer registration is mandatory. In Victoria, small trailers may be unregistered but when they are used for business purposes, like being hired out, they do need to be registered. Unregistered trailers are not able to be listed on Local Trailer Hire.
What happens if something gets broken?
Premium listings include Trailer Shield damage cover while the trailer is on hire. For standard listings, customers take full responsibility for the trailer while it is in their possession. Full details can be found in the rental contract.
Can my trailer be listed under a business name?
Yes. You'll need to enter a personal name when signing up to Local Trailer Hire. You can add your business name to your user profile once you have signed up. You will need to enter your business details when setting up payouts.
Can you help me find a good deal on a new trailer?
We have a partnership with a trailer wholesaler, and can offer exclusive pricing for trailers to be listed on Local Trailer Hire – please send an email to hello@localtrailerhire.com.au and we can explore further.
What are the benefits of a Premium Listing for my trailer?
Premium Listings give your trailer greater visibility in search results and come with perks like Trailer Shield coverage and roadside assistance included for customers. They’re a great way to stand out and get more hires. See what’s included with Premium Listings here.
What is Trailer Shield and why would I want it on my trailer?
Trailer Shield is included with Premium Listings and gives you damage cover, reducing your risk if something goes wrong. It also makes your trailer more appealing to customers by offering them lower liability, which will help you get more hires. Learn more about Trailer Shield here.
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Thinking about sharing your trailer?

Make extra cash with your trailer!

Why use localtrailerhire.com.au?

Peace of mind

Automated bookings and payment

Get noticed with Premium — or list free

You are in control

Make your trailer work for you!

1. Sign up

2. Confirm booking

3. Meet the customer

4. Get paid

What trailer owners have to say

A great side income

Attractive returns

Free to list, with optional Premium upgrade

Automated payments

Get More with a Premium Listing

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

How much does the average trailer earn?

Can I control when the trailer can be booked?

Can I list multiple trailers?

How and when do I get paid?

Does my trailer need to be registered?

What happens if something gets broken?

Can my trailer be listed under a business name?

Can you help me find a good deal on a new trailer?

What are the benefits of a Premium Listing for my trailer?

What is Trailer Shield and why would I want it on my trailer?

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