EXHIBIT 23(I)     
                       
                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS     
   
  We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of
Amendment No. 1 (Registration No. 333-64227) of this Registration Statement of
United Rentals, Inc., on Form S-4, of our report dated April 22, 1998,
relating to the financial statements of West Main Rentals and Sales,
Incorporated, which appear in such Prospectus. We also consent to the
reference to our Firm under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.     
                                             
                                          Moss Adams LLP     
   
Eugene, Oregon     
   
December 16, 1998