Rhode Island computer rental services are available from local and national companies. There are few local companies offering computer rentals in Rhode Island. Fortunately, there are plenty of national chains that offer services to Rhode Island.

Rhode Island computer rentals is something you should consider if:

1. You are holding a conference at a hotel that does not provide computer rental services.
2. You need short-term computer rentals for a person or group.
3. You need long-term computer rentals while you are setting up an office in Rhode Island.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find out if your hotel provides Rhode Island computer rental services

If you're holding a conference or retreat at a hotel, find out what services they provide. Most large hotels have an AV department to set up your presentations and rent computers. Some smaller hotels have a business office to meet your needs.

I recommend: In Providence, the Hotel Providence and the Radisson have business services, including a computer and printer. Courtyard by Marriott Providence Lincoln in Lincoln, RI offers a lobby workstation with computer, printer, and Internet access. The Point Pleasant Inn in Bristol is a mansion retreat with high tech amenities. Their guest office is equipped with a computer and other equipment.

Look into short-term computer rentals in Rhode Island

Local and national companies offer short-term computer rental. Rhode Island has a limited number or local companies, but there are numerous chains that service the area.

I recommend: Presentation Technology rents computers and provides advanced services for presentations and exhibits. National chains include Rentacomputer, which provides server, computer and laptop rentals in Rhode Island and throughout the U.S. Rush Computer has a branch in nearby Hudson, MA. They rent Apple computers as well as Windows PCs.

Find out about long-term Rhode Island computer rentals

Most national computer equipment rental services in Rhode island also offer long-term options. For long-term computer equipment rental in Rhode Island, consider a rental center. Besides Rhode Island computer rental service, they provide other technical equipment, furniture and appliances to help you furnish your office space quickly.

I recommend: Rent-A-Center has computer equipment rental in Rhode island, with locations throughout the state. Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership offers appliance, furniture, and computer rentals. Rhode Island locations include Cranston, Warwick, Providence and East Providence.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make arrangements in advance. Make sure the equipment you need is available.
• •  Decide whether you want to rent a laptop in Rhode Island or bring your own. Renting means you won't have to worry about losing your laptops or lugging them around.
• •  In a pinch, don't forget the local library. Libraries throughout the state provide Internet access and computer workstations. You may have to get a library card to use the service, but most provide guest logins.