How does your price match work?

Send us the competitor quote or live web link for the same product, dates and quantity. Our team will review it and confirm if we can match the price.

What do I need to provide to claim a price match?

Send the product link or written quote, the hire dates, the quantity and the delivery postcode. We need enough detail to compare the service on a like-for-like basis.

Do you match online prices?

Yes, if the online price covers the same product, dates, quantity and service terms. We will check the live listing before we confirm the match.

How quickly will you process a price match?

Send the details before you place the order, and our team will review them during office hours. We will come back with an answer as fast as we can.

Price Match Promise

Expo Hire matches like-for-like competitor prices on event hire equipment. We check the item, quantity and delivery charges before you pay.

Price Match Promise

Expo Hire matches like-for-like competitor prices on event hire equipment. We check the item, quantity and delivery charges before you pay.

Our price match promise

Expo Hire shows prices online, shows live stock and lets you build a quote without waiting for a callback. That gives you a clear starting point before you book. If you find the same hire item at a lower price, we will check it and match it when the comparison is like for like.

Why hire from Expo Hire

The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows available every day of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Live GPS tracking on every delivery and collection. A tracking link and SMS ETA are sent on delivery morning. No other UK hire company offers this for both directions.
Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. Stock and logistics are confirmed at the point of booking. No substitutions or shortfalls on the day.
No security deposit on any order. No damage deposit, no money held back — ever.
Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental breakages during normal event use are covered at no extra charge.
Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection independently. Your schedule, your venue, your window.
11 regional depots across England and Wales. Orders route automatically from the nearest depot to your venue.

Many hire companies still ask you to call, email or wait for a sales quote before you can compare costs. Expo Hire puts the price in front of you from the start. You can see the item, check availability for your dates and add delivery to build a full order. We do not hide the figure behind a form, and we do not ask you to haggle to get a fair rate.

Why our pricing stays competitive

Our website does a lot of the work that other hire companies still handle by phone or email. You can build your basket, check stock and see the hire price without chasing a sales desk. That saves time for you and for us, and it helps us keep pricing sharp. We also show stock for the dates you need, so you are not comparing a live order with a quote for stock that is not there. We do not add a hidden deposit after you reach checkout.

What makes a like-for-like comparison

A price match works when both quotes cover the same job. In event hire, that means more than a product name. We check the product specification, the quantity, the hire period and the delivery charge to the same venue in England or Wales. A lower headline price does not help if the other quote covers a smaller item, a shorter hire or a cheaper delivery run.

The same product specification, finish and size
The same quantity
The same hire dates and collection period
The same delivery and collection terms for the same venue
Stock that is available for the dates you need

Common price match requests

Customers ask for a match when a local hire company offers a lower rate, when a competitor sends a written quote, or when they find a price that looks lower at first glance. We are happy to review those cases. We will also tell you if the comparison does not line up. Trade and wholesale prices often sit outside public hire rates, so they do not count as a straight comparison for a delivered event hire order.

How the process works

Build your quote on the Expo Hire website, then send us the lower price by email with a link or screenshot. Our team checks the details and confirms the matched rate before you pay. The process is quick, direct and easy to follow. You do not need to negotiate back and forth. Send a clear comparison and we will handle the check.

Frequently asked questions

How does your price match work?: Send us the competitor quote or live web link for the same product, dates and quantity. Our team will review it and confirm if we can match the price.
What do I need to provide to claim a price match?: Send the product link or written quote, the hire dates, the quantity and the delivery postcode. We need enough detail to compare the service on a like-for-like basis.
Do you match online prices?: Yes, if the online price covers the same product, dates, quantity and service terms. We will check the live listing before we confirm the match.
How quickly will you process a price match?: Send the details before you place the order, and our team will review them during office hours. We will come back with an answer as fast as we can.