What Does It Cost to Rent a 3D Laser Scanner? 2026 Rental Rates

A 3D scanner rental from Datum costs between $700 and $8,000, depending on the scanner and how long you keep it. The lowest price is $700 for a 2-day BLK360 G1 kit. The highest is $8,000 for a month with an RTC360 kit. Every rental runs for at least 2 days, and after that you pay a weekly or monthly rate. There is no daily rate. Current rates for every unit are listed in our rental equipment collection, and the table below gives the 2026 numbers for each scanner kit.

Below you'll find what each kit costs, what usually comes in the case, which add-ons change the total, and how to tell whether renting, buying or hiring a crew makes more sense for your job.

2026 3D scanner rental rates

Datum quotes these rates once availability is confirmed. Because units go out and come back all the time, we check the calendar for your dates before we send a number.

How rental terms work

• Three terms: 2-day (the minimum), weekly and monthly. You can't rent for a single day.
• Paperwork: every rental needs a signed rental agreement. First-time renters also send a certificate of insurance (COI).
• Calibration: each unit is calibrated before it ships to you and recertified after it comes back. Every job starts with a checked instrument.
• Shipping: rentals ship to all 50 states.
• Credit toward a purchase: rental spend can often be applied to buying a scanner, which matters if you're renting to try one out.

The equipment rental page explains the full process from quote to return.

When monthly beats weekly

On longer jobs, run the numbers both ways. Three weekly periods on an RTC360 add up to $9,750, while a month costs $8,000. On a BLK2GO, three weeks come to $7,500 and a month is $6,000. If your schedule might slip past two weeks, ask us to quote the term that comes out cheapest.

What each scanner gives you for the money

The cheapest kit is only a bargain if it can capture what your job needs. Here's how the four rental scanners compare, using Leica's published specifications:

• BLK360 G1: the lowest rate. It captures up to 360,000 points per second with a maximum range of 60 m. A high-density full dome scan takes about three and a half minutes. It's a good fit for interiors, small buildings and as-builts when you aren't in a hurry.
• BLK360 G2: captures up to 680,000 points per second with a 45 m maximum range. Its fastest setting finishes a full dome in about 7 seconds. A visual inertial system tracks the scanner from one setup to the next, which saves time during registration. It costs $150 more than the G1 on a 2-day rental and is faster on almost every job.
• BLK2GO: a handheld scanner that you carry while you walk. It measures 420,000 points per second out to about 25 m. Each battery lasts roughly 45 to 50 minutes. Use it for corridors, stairwells, mechanical rooms and quick walkthroughs where tripod setups would slow you down.
• RTC360: the survey-grade choice. It captures up to 2 million points per second with a maximum range of 130 m. Visual inertial tracking pre-registers the scans in the field. Choose it for large buildings, plants, exteriors, and work where accuracy at distance matters. Leica has replaced the RTC360 with the RTC300, RTC500 and RTC700 family, but Datum still rents and services RTC360s.

If you're unsure which scanner fits, our 3D laser scanners ranked by use case goes deeper on each one.

What comes in the case

Leica's standard RTC360 scanner package includes the scanner, a transport container, four GEB461 batteries, a multi-bay charger, two 256 GB USB flash drives and a rain cover. A standard BLK360 G2 ships with the scanner, a transport case, three GEB825 batteries, a four-bay charger, a power adapter, a USB-C cable and a cleaning cloth.

Two things often catch people out:

• Tripod: Leica's standard RTC360 package doesn't include a tripod, but Datum's rental kits do: the RTC360 kit ships with the GST80 lightweight tripod and the BLK360 kit with the BLK tripod and mission bag, at no extra charge.
• Processing software: registration is done in Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 (or its BLK Edition) on a computer. Rental kits don't include a software license. If your team doesn't already have one, Datum can add a time-limited Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS license to the rental for $395 a week.

Add-ons that change the total

Most jobs need nothing beyond the kit. A few jobs need a mobile device in the field or a way to reach awkward spots. These are the add-ons Datum rents most often with scanners:

Lifts and upside-down mounts help you capture ceilings, shafts and the tops of equipment without a ladder. The LED kit and backpack make long BLK2GO walks in dark spaces more practical. If an item shows n/a, that term isn't offered for it.

Rent, buy, or hire a crew?

Renting is the right call when you have a defined project, your own people to run the scanner, and a team that can process the data. If you're scanning every month, buying usually wins. Packages start at about $26,500 list for a complete BLK360 G2 Hardware Pack, and a complete RTC360 package is about $82,937 list (list prices as of 2026). Either one may still need software, a tripod, extra batteries or a care plan. Datum builds an exact quote for your setup. Because rental spend can often go toward a purchase, plenty of teams rent first.

If no one on your team has scanned before, or the deliverable is a BIM model rather than a point cloud, renting may be the wrong choice. Datum's 3D laser scanning services handle everything from capture to the final model, and each job is priced on its own scope. Before you rent, read how to prepare for renting or buying a scanner.

FAQ

Can I rent a 3D scanner for one day?

No. The shortest term is 2 days. After that, rentals are billed weekly or monthly.

Do I need insurance to rent a scanner?

First-time renters provide a certificate of insurance, and every rental needs a signed rental agreement.

Is the scanner checked before it ships?

Yes. Every unit is calibrated before it goes out and recertified when it comes back.

Can rental fees go toward buying a scanner?

Often, yes. Tell us when you request a quote that you're considering a purchase.

Get a rental quote

Choose the scanner kit that fits your job in our rental collection, then use "Request a quote" on its product page with your project and dates. Datum will confirm availability and send you exact pricing for the term that works best.