Crisp bright alpine daylight panorama of Jindabyne valley with snow-capped mountains in the background, sharp focus, cool blue tones
Crisp bright alpine daylight panorama of Jindabyne valley with snow-capped mountains in the background, sharp focus, cool blue tones
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Why hire Locally ?

✔ Save Hundreds Compared with Resort Hire

✔ Skip Long Resort Queues

✔ Collect Your Equipment the Night Before

✔ Friendly Local Service & Easy Equipment Swaps

Lift tickets are only part of the cost of a snow trip. Hiring your equipment in town can significantly reduce your overall holiday expenses while giving you more choice, better service and the convenience of collecting your gear before you head to the mountain..

Choose the Right Hire Town

Not sure which town is right for you? Compare all four ski hire towns below

Not sure where to hire your ski gear? Your destination and accommodation can make a big difference to your ski hire costs and convenience. Use this guide to choose the best town before heading to Perisher, Thredbo or Selwyn.

Going to Perisher

Going to Thredbo

Going to Mt Selwyn

Jindabyne🟧 Best Overall

Largest range of hire shops

Berridale

Quieter option with easy access

Jindabyne 🟧 Recommended

Largest and closest major hire town

Cooma

Good alternative if travelling from Canberra

Talbingo

Closest Local Hire

Cooma

Good alternative if travelling from Canberra

Which Ski Hire Town Is Best for Your Trip?

Families fitting ski boots in a local Jindabyne hire shop, bright daylight, helpful local staff, sharp focus
Families fitting ski boots in a local Jindabyne hire shop, bright daylight, helpful local staff, sharp focus
Close-up of freshly waxed ski edges on a tuning bench in a local shop, bright daylight, cool tones
Close-up of freshly waxed ski edges on a tuning bench in a local shop, bright daylight, cool tones
Smart Planning

Beating the mountain tax

Every Snowy Mountains resort has nearby towns where you can hire quality equipment at much lower prices. Staying and hiring off the mountain helps you avoid resort mark-ups while giving you more choice and better value.

Why Choose Jindabyne?

Why Hire Near Your Accommodation?

The strategic base for both Thredbo and Perisher. Jindabyne shops stock premium modern fleets at competitive valley rates, saving families hundreds on multi-day hires.

The gateway to Alphine Mountains. Avoid any resort-side markups entirely by securing your toboggans, snow pants, and ski packages before ascending the mountain trail.

Jindabyne

🔥Most Popular

Save $320

For a family of 4 on Day 1.

Typical resort hire for a family of four: $520/day.

Typical local hire: $200/day.

18 shops

🚗30 min to Perisher

🚗35 min to Thredbo

💰Typical Local Hire: $200

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Berridale

Save $300

For a family of 4 on Day 1.

Avoid the mountain tax. Pick up your skis near your accommodation in Berridale before heading to the resort

4 shops

🚗50 min to Perisher

🚗55 min to Thredbo

💰Typical Local Hire: $220

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Cooma

Save $340

For a family of 4 on Day 1.

The ultimate family budget option. Hiring in Cooma can offer the biggest savings if you're travelling via Cooma

3 shops

🚗70 min to Perisher

🚗75 min to Thredbo

💰Typical Local Hire: $180

Verified Savings

Real off-mountain savings

45%

Average gear savings

$320

Saved per family trip on the First Day

100%

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