Exhibit 23.2

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated February 23, 2001 in the Registration Statement on
Form S-3 and related Prospectus of United Rentals, Inc. for the registration of
up to 10,350,000 shares of its common stock, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

MetroPark, New Jersey
July 3, 2001