Acoustic Piano (Tier 3)
Yamaha & Kawai premium uprights with a rich, concert-grade tone.
| Rental Rate | £85 / month |
| Deposit | £170 |
| Min Period | 6 months |
Instrument Rental
Flexible, affordable rentals for pianos, strings, brass and wood-wind — trusted since 1864. Hire today with fast UK delivery, expert setup and a rent-to-buy option that refunds up to six months’ hire plus your full deposit against any new instrument you choose.
Since 1864
We’ve provided musicians, schools and venues with quality instruments for more than 160 years. Our heritage as a family-run UK music retailer means every piano, violin, cello and brass instrument is hand-selected for tone and reliability.
Steps to Renting
Pick an instrument, pay a refundable deposit, set up your direct-debit via GoCardless — and start playing. Every rental instrument is professionally serviced, tuned and ready for beginners, students and professional musicians alike.
Browse instrumentsWhy rent with us?
Our flexible hire programme gives students, schools, churches and touring artists affordable access to premium musical instruments without the upfront cost.
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Rent-to-Buy Savings
Your deposit and up to six months’ hire come off the price of any new instrument — you’re never tied to buying the one you rented.
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Top Brands
Yamaha, Roland, Kawai & Stentor — fully serviced before hire.
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Maintenance Included
Free servicing for the duration of your rental.
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Free Delivery
Ground-floor delivery across mainland UK is included at no extra charge.
Choose your instrument
Browse our curated range of acoustic pianos, digital keyboards, violins and cellos ready for short- or long-term rental anywhere in the UK.
Acoustic Piano (Tier 2)
Compact Yamaha B1 — ideal for learners progressing to an intermediate level.
| Rental Rate | £65 / month |
| Deposit | £130 |
| Min Period | 6 months |
Acoustic Piano (Tier 1)
Economical upright — perfect for first-time pianists and early learners.
| Rental Rate | £50 / month |
| Deposit | £100 |
| Min Period | 6 months |
Digital Piano
88-key Yamaha & Roland digitals with headphone output and onboard voices.
| Rental Rate | £35 / month |
| Deposit | £70 |
| Min Period | 6 months |
Student Violin
Affordable Stentor violins in every student size.
| Rental Rate | £8 / month |
| Deposit | £16 |
| Min Period | 3 months |
Student Cello
Stentor cellos with a beautiful tone — multiple sizes available.
| Rental Rate | £17–20 / month |
| Deposit | £34–40 |
| Min Period | 3 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about our UK instrument rental service? The answers below cover payments, maintenance, delivery and more.
How do I use my rent-to-buy discount?
Return your rental and choose any new instrument of the same type; we'll deduct up to six months' hire plus your deposit, so you pay no extra for the time you rented.
Can the discount be used on a different instrument type?
The discount must be used on the same family of instrument (e.g. piano for piano, string for string).
Is delivery included?
Yes — ground-floor delivery across mainland UK is free. Upper-floor or stair carries may attract a small fee.
Where can Hickies Music Store deliver my rental instrument?
We deliver across the Thames Valley, Surrey/Hants border and into Devon — covering Reading, Basingstoke, Slough & Windsor, South Oxfordshire, the Blackwater Valley, and the greater Exeter area. If your postcode starts with any of the districts below, you're in our delivery area.
Reading & Thames Valley (RG postcodes)
Reading town centre (RG1), Whitley & Green Park Business Park (RG2), Caversham (RG4), Woodley (RG5), Earley & Thames Valley Park (RG6), Theale & Arlington Business Park (RG7), Pangbourne & Goring (RG8), Henley-on-Thames (RG9), Twyford (RG10), Bracknell (RG12 & RG42), Newbury & Newbury Business Park (RG14), Hungerford (RG17), Thatcham (RG18–RG19), Kingsclere (RG20), Basingstoke town centre & Basing View (RG21–RG24), Overton (RG25), Tadley (RG26), Hook (RG27), Whitchurch (RG28), Odiham (RG29), West Reading & Tilehurst (RG30–RG31), Wokingham & Winnersh Triangle (RG40–RG41), Crowthorne (RG45).
South Oxfordshire (OX postcodes)
Wantage & Grove / Grove Business Park (OX12), Didcot & Harwell Science & Innovation Campus (OX11), Wallingford & Howbery Business Park (OX10), Watlington (OX49).
Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead (SL postcodes)
Slough Trading Estate & Slough town (SL1–SL2), Langley, Colnbrook & Poyle (SL3), Windsor (SL4), Ascot & Sunningdale (SL5), Maidenhead (SL6), Marlow & Globe Business Park (SL7).
Blackwater Valley / Surrey & North Hants (GU postcodes)
Windlesham (GU20), Bagshot (GU19), Lightwater (GU18), Sandhurst & The Meadows (GU47), Yateley (GU46), Camberley & Watchmoor Park (GU15), Blackwater & Hawley (GU17), Frimley & Frimley Business Park (GU16), Farnborough & Farnborough Business Park (GU14), Fleet & Ancells/Waterfront (GU51–GU52), Aldershot (GU11–GU12), Ash & Ash Vale (GU12), Farnham & nearby villages (GU9–GU10).
Greater Exeter & North/East Devon (EX postcodes)
Exeter city centre (EX1–EX4), Exeter Business Park (EX1), Sowton Industrial Estate & Marsh Barton Trading Estate (EX2), the East-of-Exeter & coastal corridor — Dawlish (EX7), Exmouth (EX8), Budleigh Salterton (EX9), Sidmouth (EX10), Seaton (EX12), Axminster (EX13), Honiton (EX14), Cullompton (EX15), Tiverton (EX16), Crediton (EX17), Okehampton (EX20) — plus North Devon hubs including Barnstaple & Roundswell Business Park (EX31–EX32), Bideford (EX39), Ilfracombe (EX34), South Molton (EX36), and Bude (EX23).
What quality are the instruments?
All stock comes from Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Stentor, serviced by qualified technicians.
How do I end my rental?
Return the instrument to our Reading or Tiverton branch (call to arrange piano collection). We'll cancel your direct-debit once it's back.
Do I keep my discount if I buy later?
Yes — your discount remains valid for six months after you end the rental.