Ski and snowboard rentals
Ski rentals in Banner Elk, Beech and Sugar Mountain, NC
11 rental shops in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Blowing Rock and Boone, serving Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain. Every shop's published day rate side by side, then you book direct with the shop.
Price check
$24 to $50 a day
11 shops list an adult ski package in Banner Elk. Typical is $30. Over a 5 day trip the lowest saves $130 versus the highest.
- $24Lowest adult ski package, at Fred's General Mercantile
- $30Typical day rate across 11 shops
- $31Lowest snowboard package
- $15Lowest kids ski package
- 1Shop lists a cheaper online rate
Day rates side by side
| Shop | Ski package | Performance ski | Snowboard | Kids ski | Kids board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred's General MercantileBeech Mountain | Lowest: $24 | Lowest: $30 | Lowest: $31 | Lowest: $15 | $31 |
| The Ski ShackBanner Elk | $25 | Not listed | $41 | $18 | Lowest: $28 |
| Alpine Ski CenterBanner Elk | $28 | $55 | $42 | $21 | $33 |
| Alpine Ski Center (Beech Mountain)Beech Mountain | $28 | $55 | $42 | $21 | $33 |
| Extreme Snowboard & SkiSugar Mountain | $30 | $38 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Ski Country Sports (Banner Elk)Banner Elk | $30 | $38 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Ski Country Sports Boone (1st Tracks Ski Shop)Boone | $30 | $38 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Sugar Creek Ski RentalsSugar Mountain | $30 | $38 | $45 | $24 | $40 |
| Appalachian Ski Mtn.Blowing Rock | $38 | Not listed | $50 | $30 | $50 |
| Sugar Mountain ResortSugar Mountain | $39 | Not listed | $60 | $31 | $60 |
| Beech Mountain ResortBeech Mountain | $50 | $55 | $55 | $40 | $50 |
Banner Elk ski rental shops
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Lowest price
Fred's General Mercantile
All-day ski rental
Half day $16Weekday. Weekend and Christmas holiday 28 full, 18 half/night; mid-week special 51 for any 3 consecutive days including a Wednesday.
AlsoPerformance ski $30Snowboard $31Kids ski $15Kids board $31Per day$24Check availabilityon fredsgeneral.com -
The Ski Shack
Adult ski pack (skis, boots, poles), ages 12+
Half day $212025/26 season weekday rates. Weekend/holiday 33 full, 23 half/night; 3-day 70, each additional day 15. Walk-in only.
AlsoSnowboard $41Kids ski $18Kids board $28Per day$25Check availabilityon theskishacknc.com -
Alpine Ski Center
Shape Entry ski package (beginner)
Half day $24Weekday rates. Weekend/holiday 36 full, 26 half; night 24; 3-day weekday 70, 3-day with weekend 78; 4+ days 24 per day. Same rates at the Beech Mountain store (1005 Beech Mountain Pkwy, walk-in only); Banner Elk takes reservations 48h ahead.
AlsoPerformance ski $55Snowboard $42Kids ski $21Kids board $33Per day$28Check availabilityon alpineskicenter.com -
Alpine Ski Center (Beech Mountain)
Shape Entry ski package (beginner)
Half day $24Season not labeled on the page. Walk-in only at this store. Weekday; weekend/holiday 36 full, 26 half; night 24; 3-day weekday 70, 3-day with weekend 78; 4+ days 24 per day.
AlsoPerformance ski $55Snowboard $42Kids ski $21Kids board $33Per day$28Check availabilityon alpineskicenter.com -
Extreme Snowboard & Ski
Development ski package (beginner)
Half day $262025-26 season rate (page updated Dec 2025). Weekday; weekend 40 full, 36 half; 3 days 84, 4 days 100, 5 days 116, extra day 16.
AlsoPerformance ski $38Snowboard $45Kids ski $24Kids board $40Per day$30Check availabilityon easyresv3.wintersteiger.at -
Ski Country Sports (Banner Elk)
Development ski package (skis, boots, poles)
Half day $26Weekday. Weekend 40; 3 days 84, 4 days 100, 5 days 116, add day 16.
AlsoPerformance ski $38Snowboard $45Kids ski $24Kids board $40Per day$30Check availabilityon easyresv3.wintersteiger.at -
Ski Country Sports Boone (1st Tracks Ski Shop)
Development ski package (skis, boots, poles)
Half day $26Season not labeled on the page. Weekday; weekend 40; half day is weekday; 3 days 84, 4 days 100, 5 days 116, add day 16.
AlsoPerformance ski $38Snowboard $45Kids ski $24Kids board $40Per day$30Check availabilityon easyresv3.wintersteiger.at -
Sugar Creek Ski Rentals
Development ski package (beginner)
Half day $262025-26 season rate (page updated Dec 2025). Weekday; weekend 40 full, 36 half; 3 days 84, 4 days 100, 5 days 116, extra day 16.
AlsoPerformance ski $38Snowboard $45Kids ski $24Kids board $40Per day$30Check availabilityon easyresv3.wintersteiger.at -
Appalachian Ski Mtn.
Adult ski package with helmet (basic straight skis, boots, poles)
2026-27 weekday Super Session (9am to close). 8-hour flex 35 weekday, 43 weekend; weekend Super Session 50; weekday night (5 to 10pm) 30. Shape ski upgrade +4, performance twin tip +6. Online purchase required.
AlsoSnowboard $50Kids ski $30Kids board $50Per day$38Check availabilityon appskimtn.com -
Sugar Mountain Resort
Adult ski full set (HEAD skis, boots, poles), ages 12+
Half day $342026-27 Mon to Fri rates. Sat, Sun and holidays 53 full/twilight/multiday, 45 half/night. Walk-in, first come first served.
AlsoSnowboard $60Kids ski $31Kids board $60Per day$39Check availabilityon skisugar.com -
Beech Mountain Resort
Standard ski package (skis, boots, bindings, poles), adult
Resort rental shop; one posted rate (no weekday/weekend split shown). Bike park rentals also offered but listed without a duration, so not recorded.
AlsoPerformance ski $55Snowboard $55Kids ski $40Kids board $50Per day$50Check availabilityon beechmountainresort.com
Banner Elk ski rental questions
How much do ski rentals cost in Banner Elk?
An adult ski package runs $24 to $50 a day across 11 shops in Banner Elk, Beech and Sugar Mountain, and the typical price is $30. Prices are each shop's published walk-in or online rate, last checked Oct 9, 2026.
What is the cheapest ski rental in Banner Elk?
Fred's General Mercantile in Beech Mountain lists the lowest adult ski package at $24 a day. Several shops discount online bookings, so compare the online rate before you walk in.
How much is a snowboard rental in Banner Elk?
Snowboard packages with boots run $31 to $60 a day across 11 shops. The lowest is Fred's General Mercantile at $31.
How much are kids ski rentals in Banner Elk?
Kids ski packages start at $15 a day and go up to $40, across 11 shops.
Can I get ski rentals delivered in Banner Elk?
None of the shops we compare here list delivery. You pick up and return gear at the shop.
Which resorts do Banner Elk rental shops serve?
These shops serve Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain. Storefronts are in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Blowing Rock and Boone.
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Prices are each shop's published rates, checked Oct 9, 2026. Rates change with season, dates and demand, and many shops discount online bookings, so confirm the price when you book. Kitted is not a rental shop: you book and pay the shop directly. Shop owners: claim, correct or remove a listing.