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Hire Two-Way Radios & Walkie-Talkies Across the North-West and UK
All-inclusive two-way radio hire to businesses, events and sports venues in Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, across the North-West and UK.
The key to a well-planned public event is seamless communication, safety, and efficiency. Our radio hire service provides reliable walkie-talkies for event organisers and business teams of any size. Next-day delivery is available if required.
For sports events, music or entertainment venues, business needs or organised charity events, RadioTrader includes everything you need.
What you get from our radio hire package
- The latest Motorola equipment
- Handheld radio complete with battery and charger
- Use of our Ofcom licence
- Free consultancy
- Next-day delivery
Why hire from RadioTrader?
Here’s why thousands of businesses and event organisers trust RadioTrader for short-term and long-term walkie talkie rental:
Expert Advice & Site Surveys - It starts with a friendly consultation. Our expert radio hire team listens to your needs and recommends a simple, no-fuss solution. For larger sites or complex requirements, we’ll carry out a full site survey—checking coverage, testing signal strength, and ensuring the radios we provide are a perfect fit.
Powerful range and reliable coverage - Our hire fleet includes professional-grade two-way radios with exceptional range and coverage. Whether you're running a small event or coordinating a large team across multiple locations, you'll get seamless communication you can count on.
Crystal-clear audio in every environment - Experience crystal-clear communication with our walkie-talkies. Advanced audio technologies, including noise cancellation, ensure clear messages in any environment.
All-day battery performance - No need to worry about charging mid-shift. Our radios are equipped with long-lasting batteries designed to power through full workdays and extended events.
Built for British weather - Come rain or shine, our durable, weather-resistant radios keep performing. Rugged and reliable, they’re ready for outdoor events, construction sites, and everything in between.
Easy to use, straight out the box - With intuitive controls and simple instructions, your team can hit the ground running—no complicated setup or lengthy training required.
No licensing worries - We handle all Ofcom licensing for you. That means no forms, no delays—just hassle-free walkie talkie hire with full legal coverage.
Outstanding UK-Based Support - Our friendly, knowledgeable support team is just a call away. Whether you have a question before your hire or need technical help during an event, we’ve got your back.
Enjoy even greater range and reliability with 4G LTE PoC radio hire
Hire PoC radios for your business or event to enjoy seamless communication over vast distances using just the 3G, 4G, or 5G LTE data networks, or a local WiFi connection.
Push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) radios are ideal if you need to talk to your team over a very wide area, even nationwide, or for areas where traditional radio coverage is challenging.
We currently have the RugGear RG360 in our hire fleet. It's a small, robust and powerful handheld PoC radio, easy-to-use with a number of important safety features.
Why hire a PoC radio?
- Unparalleled coverage over any terrain throughout the UK
- Widely available LTE mobile network capacity makes connectivity very simple.
- Crystal clear audio between your event or business teams
- Real-time GPS location tracking to enhance operational efficiency and team safety
- Dedicated emergency SOS button for instant alerts.
Read more about PoC radio systems, or view a radio hire case study using PoC radios.
Next-day delivery and nationwide coverage
Where time is short, we offer next-day delivery throughout the UK and Ireland, allowing you to focus on other event preparations.
- Many of our local customers are from Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Our equipment is delivered promptly throughout the UK from our North-West Head Office.
- Our Belfast office looks after radio hire customers in Northern Ireland. Find out more.
- We have a separate website for radio hire in the Republic of Ireland, with prices marked up in Euros. Visit RadioTrader's Irish website.
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Short-term two-way radio hire
Short-term hire is a cost-effective way to access the latest two-way radios, ideal for event organisers, sports clubs, and businesses needing extra radios during peak times.
For first-time users, this is an excellent opportunity to test the benefits of walkie-talkies before purchase. We primarily use reliable, easy-to-use Motorola radios, but can accommodate specific requests.
- Radio hire for as little as one day
- Next-day UK delivery available
- Radio, charger, belt-clip,and many other accessories available.
- Expert support, set-up and programming included
- Our Ofcom licence covers your radio use.
Learn more about Radio Hire for Sports Events and Radio Hire for Race Marshals and Stewards.
Long-term two-way radio hire
- All the benefits of short-term hire, plus
- The latest professional two-way radio equipment and accessories
- No-fuss repairs and replacements
- Site surveys and radio coverage check
Long-term hire is useful for organisations that need a network of two-way radios on a more-or-less permanent basis. There are no maintenance hassles, and you have access to the most-up-to-date, feature-rich radios and expert advice at their fingertips.
ATEX radio hire
If you work in a potentially explosive environment, our ATEX radio equipment meets all required safety standards and can be hired on a long- or short-term basis.
Chat online with our experts, fill out the contact form below, or call us on 0151 676 2888.