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RULE NO. 424(b)(3)
REGISTRATION NO. 333-70255
Prospectus Supplement No.1 dated February 23, 1999
to the Prospectus of
United Rentals, Inc. (the "Company"),
dated January 7, 1999
(included in Registration Statement on Form S-3,
Registration No. 333-70255)
The prospectus under the caption "Selling Security Holders" indicates that
Aaron Cave, Dawn Cave, Heather Cave and Lowell Cave (the "Caves") are selling
security holders with respect to an aggregate of 100,711 shares of Common Stock
of the Company (the "Cave Shares"). The Caves have transferred all of the Cave
Shares to The Cave Family Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), and the
Partnership is now a selling security holder for purposes of the prospectus with
respect to 100,711 shares of Common Stock of the Company.
