Drum Kit and Guitar Rental for Gigs: Real Costs (2026)
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Musical instruments on rent start at Rs. 1,200 a day for an Ibanez electric guitar or a Meinl darbuka. A full drum kit with Zildjian cymbals is Rs. 6,600 to Rs. 11,000 a day. For a one night gig, renting costs a fraction of buying. Here are the real prices.
Instrument rental prices
Prices are from the Rentux listings on 15 October 2026 and can change. These listings show a 1 day rate. Send an enquiry for longer rentals.
| Instrument | Listing | 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| Electric guitar | Ibanez GRG series electric guitar | Rs. 1,200 |
| Hand drum | Meinl darbuka with stand, 6.5 inch | Rs. 1,200 |
| Percussion | LP City series bongo with stand | Rs. 1,750 |
| Percussion | LP Timbali Aspire series with stand | Rs. 2,400 |
| Cymbals | Zildjian K series cymbals pack | Rs. 3,500 |
| Percussion | LP City series congas with stand | Rs. 4,500 |
| Drum kit | Tama Imperial Star drum kit with Zildjian K cymbals | Rs. 6,600 |
| Drum kit | Pearl Decade Maple drum kit with Zildjian K cymbals | Rs. 9,000 |
| Drum kit | Pearl Masters Maple drum kit with Zildjian K cymbals | Rs. 11,000 |
Renting for a gig
- One night gig with your own band: rent only what you cannot carry, usually the drum kit. The Tama Imperial Star kit is Rs. 6,600 for the day.
- Studio session: a guitar for a day at Rs. 1,200 lets you try a different tone.
- Percussion for a show: bongos at Rs. 1,750 and a darbuka at Rs. 1,200 are easy to carry.
Why renting beats buying for a single event
A pro drum kit is a large purchase and takes space and transport. If you play a few gigs a year, a rental covers the day without storage or upkeep. If you play every week, a purchase starts to make sense, and the rent paid is a useful guide to how often you would use it. Compare your own count of gig days against the day rates above.
What to check
- Who sets the kit up and who collects it, and at what time.
- Your own sticks, pedals and hardware. Ask what is included in the listing.
- A stage mic setup. See our mic guide and audio equipment on rent.
Rent musical instruments in your city
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a drum kit on rent cost?
From Rs. 6,600 a day for the Tama Imperial Star with Zildjian K cymbals. Pearl kits are Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 11,000.
How much does a guitar on rent cost?
The Ibanez GRG series electric guitar is Rs. 1,200 a day.
Is renting better than buying for a gig?
For a few gigs a year, yes. You skip storage, transport and upkeep.
Can I rent percussion?
Yes. Bongos, congas, a timbali set and a darbuka are in the collection from Rs. 1,200 a day.
Are longer rentals available?
Send an enquiry with your dates and we will confirm the price.
Send an enquiry
List the instruments you want, your gig dates and your city and send an enquiry from the musical instruments on rent collection for your city.