Exhibit 23.2

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and related Prospectus
of United Rentals, Inc. for the registration of 988,559 shares of its common
stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February
23, 2001 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of
United Rentals, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

MetroPark, New Jersey
April 18, 2001