August 25, 2008

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that Michael J. Kneeland has been unanimously elected by the Board of Directors as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a director of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Kneeland has served as interim Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals since June 2007. today announced that Michael J. Kneeland has been unanimously elected by the Board of Directors as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a director of the company, effective immediately. Mr. Kneeland has served as interim Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals since June 2007.