Trailer Rentals in Kentucky
Rent trailers from local owners in Kentucky. Browse utility trailers, enclosed trailers, dump trailers, car haulers, flatbeds, horse trailers, and more with clear pricing, local pickup options, insurance, and secure booking through towlos.
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Reviews from towlos Renters
Renters book trailers on towlos every day. Here's what a few of them had to say.
“Second time renting this trailer. Everything was great! Great trailer. Great communication. Easy process.”
Chad B.
Spring, TX
2021 Top Hat Utility 6.5
“Brandon was a great host had to keep trailer a couple extra days he was fine with that pick up and drop of was a breeze”
Mart K.
Bremen, GA
2021 Covered Wagon CW6x12TA2 6x12 dual axle
“Good equipment”
Wesley H.
Waverly, AL
2024 Equipment Trailer/Car Hauler 24’ tilt trailer
“Jonathan was an amazing host. Super helpful. Very knowledgeable. Great response time. Easy to work with. Highly recommend him to all.”
Daniel B.
Alpine, UT
2000 Interstate 5x8 enclosed trailer
“Definitely my go to for a 2 car trailer, easy to deal and fast response. 100% Recommended”
Josue E.
Summit Point, WV
2023 J&F Trailers FRFBE3427 34 FT Two Car Aluminum Trailer
“Everything was as advertised and went well and smoothly. The Host was knowledgeable and equipment was in great condition I was very impressed. Definitely will consider this again the next time I need to haul a large automobile.and would recommend highly.”
Greg P.
Columbia, SC
2025 Load Trail 7 x 18 Car Hauler
“Everything went great! Thanks for an easy rental!”
Grant E.
Jackson, TN
2024 Gorilla D61 6'x16' Utility Trailer
“Great host trailer worked fantastic”
Nolan D.
Brighton, MI
2013 ATC Enclosed Cargo Trailer 6 X12FT
“Isaac was a good host and educated me with the trailer very well. Trailer was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much will be recommending this rental to friends and family.”
Kevin A.
Midland, TX
2023 Kearny Equipment hauler Car hauler
Choosing the Right Trailer to Rent in Kentucky
Kentucky towing means horse country back roads, covered loads for anything that can spill, and a left-lane rule for trailers on wide interstates. Run through these before you send a rental request.
- Size and capacity: match deck length and payload to your biggest item, and leave room to strap it down safely.
- Weight and brakes: stay within the trailer’s rated load and your vehicle’s tow rating, and keep tongue weight around 10 to 15 percent of the total. Kentucky doesn’t set a weight at which a trailer needs its own brakes, but state law requires any vehicle combination to stop from 20 mph within 40 feet on dry pavement, loaded or not, so pick a trailer with its own brakes for heavy loads.
- Stay out of the left lane: on any highway with 3 or more lanes in 1 direction, trailers have to stay out of the far-left lane except when entering or leaving the highway, yielding to merging traffic, or when traffic leaves no safe room in the other lanes.
- Cover loose loads: Kentucky requires a cover on any load that can shift or spill, like mulch, gravel, or debris, if you’re hauling it more than 1 mile, so bring a tarp and straps for open and dump trailers.
- Hitch, chains, and wiring: confirm the ball size (usually 2 inches, or 2-5/16 for heavier trailers), your hitch class, and that the trailer’s plug matches your vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the tongue.
- Ramps and loading: for anything you roll or drive on, check for a ramp gate or low deck height; for tall or awkward loads, check deck width and tie-down points.
- Open vs. enclosed: open trailers load fast and cost less; enclosed trailers keep tack, show gear, and tools dry and secure on the way to horse shows, sales, and job sites.
- Get your questions answered: check the listing details first, and ask Toby, the towlos virtual assistant, anything else. After you submit a rental request, you can message the Host in towlos Chat to confirm dimensions, hitch, delivery, and anything specific to your load before they approve it.
Common Reasons to Rent a Trailer in Kentucky
From Bluegrass horse farms to Kentucky Lake, deer camp, and the hometown of the Corvette, these are the most common reasons Kentucky renters book a trailer, and the type that fits each job.
- Horses and horse shows. Haul horses, tack, and show gear with a horse or gooseneck trailer. Keeneland calls its September Yearling Sale in Lexington the world’s most important Thoroughbred sale, and the World’s Championship Horse Show runs each August with the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville.
- Cattle and farm hauling. Move cattle, hay, and farm equipment with a livestock, gooseneck, or flatbed trailer. Kentucky has the largest beef cattle inventory east of the Mississippi River, raised by more than 30,000 beef producers.
- Boats and watercraft. Tow a fishing boat, pontoon, or jet ski with a boat or dual-purpose utility trailer. TVA calls Kentucky Lake the largest reservoir in the eastern U.S., with more than 2,000 miles of shoreline, and the Land Between the Lakes peninsula separates it from Lake Barkley.
- Hunting season. Haul ATVs, blinds, and game with a utility trailer or flatbed. Archery deer season opens in early September and modern gun season opens the second Saturday in November. Kentucky’s elk herd tops 10,000, and permits for the 16-county elk zone in the southeast are awarded by drawing.
- Powersports and off-road. Get ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes to the trails with a utility trailer or toy hauler. The Turkey Bay OHV Area at Land Between the Lakes has about 100 miles of trails, and Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area in Harlan County has some of the highest off-road trails in the state.
- Vehicles and motorsports. Car haulers are the most-listed trailer type on towlos in Kentucky, with dump trailers close behind. Move a project car, a track car, or a new purchase with an open or enclosed car hauler. Every Corvette since 1981 has been built in Bowling Green, where NCM Motorsports Park runs a 3.2-mile road course and a driving school.
- Home and yard projects. Haul mulch, rock, gravel, and renovation debris with a dump or utility trailer. A dump trailer turns a spring cleanup or a remodel into 1 trip to the landfill.
- Moving and big hauls. Kentucky is home to about 4.6 million people, from Louisville and Lexington to small towns across the state. Move an apartment, furniture, or a small office with an enclosed or utility trailer.
- Construction and heavy equipment. Move skid steers, mini excavators, and building materials with a flatbed, deckover, or gooseneck trailer built for heavy, oversized loads.
- Got a trailer sitting idle? List it on towlos for free with the Launch plan, set your own price and availability, and approve each rental request. Protect+ is turned on automatically for eligible trailers, at no cost to you.
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Your host walks you through hitching, loading, and any quirks to know. Most pickups take under 15 minutes. Afterward you can leave a review to help future Kentucky renters.
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