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RULE NO. 424(b)(3)
REGISTRATION NO. 333-70255
Prospectus Supplement No. 3 dated March 17, 1999
to the Prospectus (the "Prospectus") of
United Rentals, Inc. (the "Company"),
dated January 7, 1999
(included in Registration Statement on Form S-3,
Registration No. 333-70255)
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The Prospectus under the caption "Selling Security Holders" indicates
that David C. Deaton, IV is a selling security holder with respect to 218,549
shares of Common Stock of the Company (the "Shares"). David C. Deaton has
transferred 21,000 Shares to The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, and
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles is now a selling security holder
for purposes of the Prospectus with respect to 21,000 Shares.
