Rental Products
What is the difference between Sports and Performance rentals? Which is right for me?
Sport Ski and Board Rentals: Suited for beginner to intermediate skiers and boarders, these products offer easy turn initiation and have a forgiving flex making them ideal to progress your skills. Our Sport range is best for skiers and riders starting out or looking to progress their skills at slower to moderate speeds across all ability levels.
Performance Ski and Board Rentals: Recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders, performance skis and boards offer excellent ease of use with a stiffer flex, while providing better grip and stability at moderate to higher speeds.
Please note our Performance range is subject to availability
Do you rent helmets?
Yes, helmets for both adults and children are available for hire and are included in children’s ski and snowboard rental packages
Please note that all children participating in a lesson are required to wear an accredited snow sports helmet.
When booking online and in advance, helmets must be added as part of a package and cannot be booked online by themselves.
Do you rent goggles or gloves?
No. due to hygiene reasons, we don’t rent out goggles or gloves however these are available to purchase in-resort at our retail outlets.
Can I bring my own boots?
Of course. You can purchase Skis/Snowboard only rentals. These can only be purchased in-store.
I am an Epic Australia Pass Holder, how and where can I redeem my Epic Australia Pass rentals discount?
Epic Australia Pass holders receive 20% off rentals when purchased online and in advance at Hotham Sports outlets. Simply sign in to your account prior to purchasing and the discount will be automatically applied. Your discount will be shown at the order review step of the checkout process.
For more information on how to access your discounts click here.
Do I need chains for my vehicle, where can I rent them?
Yes, it is a legal requirement to carry and fit where directed diamond pattern wheel chains during the winter season. Fines apply for not carrying or fitting as directed.
Chains are NOT available to rent on mountain and must be arranged prior to arrival.
- All vehicles must carry chains when entering the resort.
- All vehicles must fit chains as directed by ‘fit chains’ signage.
- Exemptions for fitting chains (i.e. 4WD exemption) are determined by road conditions on an ongoing basis.
- Fitting winter/snow tyres does not negate the requirement to carry or fit chains as directed.
Click here for full details including where you can buy or rent chains
Performance Rentals
Performance Ski and Board Rentals are recommended for intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders. Our performance skis and boards offer excellent ease of use with a stiffer flex, while providing better grip and stability at moderate to higher speeds.
- Minimum height requirement for Performance Skis is 140cm and 145cm for Snowboards.
- Our Performance range is limited, and we recommend booking to avoid disappointment
- Our Performance range is available at Hotham Central only
We recommend upgrading to the Performance range for guests who are advanced skiers or boarders.
Please note our Performance range is subject to availability
Rental pick up and drop offs
If we arrive early, can we pick up our skis the day before?
Yes, and we welcome it.
For one and two-day rentals, equipment can be collected from 3pm the day before your ticket starts.
For three or more day rentals, you can collect your equipment from 2pm the day before your ticket starts to take full advantage of the free PM access included with your ticket!
What time do I have to return my rental equipment by?
You can return your rental equipment up until 10am the day after your rental package expires without being charged for the additional day.
Can I exchange or swap my rental equipment?
Yes. One of the many benefits of hiring your equipment directly from Hotham Sports is the option to exchange your rentals any time at any one of our convenient hire locations.
If you’re having any trouble with your equipment (e.g. sizing or fit), head into our outlet at Hotham Central or Dinner Plain and our friendly staff will help you out.
If you’d like to swap between skis/snowboards and vice versa you can do so at either of the above outlets. Please note there is a $20 fee.
How do I change or cancel my rental booking?
If your plans change you have the option to either cancel or change your booking.
Changes or cancellations that result in money being payable back to the purchaser will be issued in the form of a Snow Credit. No cash refunds will be issued.
Any requested changes of cancellations to bookings must be made at least 48 hours or more prior to the earliest scheduled commencement date of your booking.
Visit our Help Centre for more information on requesting to change or cancel your rental booking:
View full terms and conditions here.