Kalman Music Lessons · NYC rentals
Guitar rental
in New York.
Acoustic and electric guitar options for every style.
From$2/day
+ $10–$12 one-time short-term fee
Or from $35/month
See availability and your total before paying. Dates taken? Join the waitlist.
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- By the day, from
- $2/day
+ a one-time $10–$12 short-term rental fee. One day minimum. - By the week, from
- $12/week
+ a one-time $5 short-term rental fee. - By the month, from
- $35/month
No short-term rental fee, then month-to-month. - Pickup
- Free, from our East Village location, at a time you choose.
- Delivery
- Delivered for $25 anywhere in the five boroughs, $35 to New Jersey.
- Price match
- Found a comparable rental cheaper? Show us and we match it.
A full year of renting is $420. Buying a comparable guitar outright: $300-1,500. Rent first, decide later.
Renting for a student or a school band? Our student rental guide covers month-to-month terms, what comes with a beginner instrument, and how rent-to-own programs actually work. →What a guitar rental costs, by the day
Pick your dates and pay online. These are the real totals, fee included, starting from the cheapest of the three guitars — the booking page prices your dates on all three tiers, and when a longer rental would cost you less it says so and swaps you over in one tap.
| How long | You pay, from | How that adds up |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $12 | $2 for the day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee |
| 3 days | $16 | 3 × $2 a day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee |
| 1 week | $17 | $12 for the week plus the one-time $5 short-term rental fee |
| 2 weeks | $29 | 2 × $12 a week plus the one-time $5 short-term rental fee |
| 1 month | $35 | $35 for the month, and the short-term rental fee does not apply |
Worth knowing: four days of guitar works out at $18 — 4 × $2 a day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee. A whole week is $17. A week costs less than four days, and the booking page offers the longer rental so you can choose it.
The short-term rental fee is a one-time charge, not a daily one — $10–$12 on a rental booked by the day, $5 by the week, nothing on a month. It is what keeps the daily rate at $2–$3, and it is on the summary before you pay.
| Which guitar | Per day | Per week | Per month | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic guitar | $2/day + $10 fee | $12/week + $5 fee | $35/month | Book → |
| Classical guitar | $2/day + $10 fee | $12/week + $5 fee | $35/month | Book → |
| Electric guitar | $3/day + $12 fee | $15/week + $5 fee | $45/month | Book → |
Book and pay online · Free East Village pickup or $25 delivery · No deposit
What Makes Our Guitar Rentals Stand Out
Quality guitar rentals for students and musicians. Choose from acoustic or electric guitars, all properly set up with good action, intonation, and playability. Perfect for lessons, practice, or trying a new guitar style. We also price match—if you find a better price, we'll beat it.
- Acoustic and electric guitar models
- Properly set up and intonated
- Comfortable action
- Quality tuners
- Full-size and 3/4-size available
- Cables included (electric)
- Price match guarantee
Perfect For
- Beginning students of all ages
- Players switching between acoustic/electric
- Musicians exploring different styles
- Songwriters needing a writing guitar
- Students in school music programs
What's Included with Your Rental
In the case
- Guitar (acoustic or electric)
- Gig bag or hard case
- Cable (electric models)
- Extra strings
- Picks
- Tuning guide
- Pickup from East Village or paid delivery
- Price match guarantee
Specifications
- Acoustic
- Steel-string dreadnought or folk
- Electric
- Solid body, SSS or HH pickups
- Sizes
- Full-size, 3/4-size available
- Condition
- Excellent, professionally set up
Price Match Guarantee: found a lower price on a comparable rental? We'll match it — just show us the offer.
How Guitar Rental Works
Pick your dates
Choose the days you need. The booking page prices them by the day, the week and the month and quotes you whichever is cheapest.
Choose how you get it
Free pickup from our East Village location at a time you choose, or $25 delivery in a two-hour window. A person meets you either way — there is no locker.
Play, then bring it back
Keep it for the dates you booked. Need it longer? Message us and we re-price the whole rental at the new length and charge only the difference.
From $2/day plus the one-time $10–$12 fee · Free pickup or $25 delivery · Price match guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I rent acoustic or electric guitar?
For beginners, acoustic is usually recommended—it builds finger strength and doesn't require an amp. However, if you're interested in rock, metal, or blues, electric might be more motivating. We're happy to help you decide based on your goals!
Do you price match other guitar rentals?
Yes! We price match any comparable guitar rental. If you find a lower price, just show us and we'll match it—guaranteed.
How do I check availability?
We have limited inventory of both acoustic and electric guitars. Contact us below to check what's currently available and reserve yours. We'll respond within 24 hours!
Can I rent a guitar for just a few days?
Yes. A guitar rents by the day, the week or the month, booked and paid for online. One day starts at $12 all in — $2 for the day plus the one-time $10 short-term rental fee — and a week starts at $17. Electric guitars are a little more: $3 a day plus a one-time $12 fee. You choose a pickup or delivery time as part of checkout.
What is the short-term rental fee?
A one-time $10–$12 on a rental booked by the day, $5 by the week, and nothing at all on a month. It is charged ONCE per rental, not per day — it covers getting the instrument checked, cleaned and handed over, and it is what keeps the daily rate down to $2–$3. It appears as its own line on the summary before you pay.
How do I collect the guitar?
A person hands it to you. Pickup from our East Village location is free, at a time you choose at checkout, or we deliver for $25 in a two-hour window you pick. There is no locker and nothing to collect unattended. Delivery starts the day after you book, so a rental beginning today has to be a pickup.
Can I extend a short-term rental?
Yes — message us before it is due back. We re-price the whole rental at its new length and charge only the difference, so you never pay the short-term rental fee twice, and if the longer length crosses into a cheaper tier you get the cheaper tier.
Is there a deposit?
No deposit. You pay for the rental itself, plus delivery if you choose it, and nothing else up front. You are responsible for the instrument while it is with you, which is what the rental agreement covers.
Other Instruments We Rent
Bass rental Solid electric bass guitar—practice or band-ready. From $50/month 
Keyboard rental Compact electric keyboard for practice and gigs. From $40/month 
Saxophone rental Alto, tenor, and soprano saxophone rentals for lessons, rehearsals, and gigs. From $3/day + $15 fee, or $45/month Renting for a school band program or a first-year student? Read the student rental guide →
Ready to book your guitar?
Pick your dates, pay online, and choose when you collect it. From $2 a day plus the one-time $10–$12 short-term rental fee, or $35 a month.
Rentals around New York
Free arranged pickup in the East Village, or paid rental delivery to your neighborhood.
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