Event tent rent?

Morrigoon · 08-20-2008, 11:04 PM

Does anyone know how much tent rentals cost for outdoor events?

As with most things involved in event planning, it seems impossible to get even an idea of costs without submitting requests to companies. I just want to get a general idea. For the sake of argument, let's say one large enough to accommodate an event of like 100 people. What would that be, like 30'x50'?

Not Afraid · 08-21-2008, 12:19 AM

There are so many factors involved it would be impossible to give even a ballpark without knowing more. Just contact a major rental company.

Mousey Girl · 08-21-2008, 06:13 AM

I am not in your market, but this is what I used to do. For Bakersfield you would be looking at a $55 delivery/set up fee. Because of the size you may need a permit. The permitting laws vary, but again, for Bakersfield it would be $95, plus you would need 20' of clearance on all 4 sides and over the top. A tent that size would require stakes, so keep that in mind. The tent itself, would run around $400-500. That would be without sidewalls. Depending on the type of walls, windows, clear, solid, ect... the walls can run $20/linear foot and up.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-21-2008, 07:50 AM

Event tent rent?
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extent, bent, and intent transparent
that's how an event tent is lent

Disneyphile · 08-21-2008, 08:28 AM

And, don't forget event insurance costs too. If it's a private venue like someone's backyard, or a public venue like a park, you usually have to carry some form of liability insurance for the event, which some policies make you hire official security too.

From what I compared a couple years ago, it's really not any cheaper than going with a regular event venue, and in fact, some event venues are less.

Morrigoon · 08-21-2008, 08:44 AM

CP: you know, once I'd written "event tent rental" I couldn't resist going for broke on the rhyming!

Morrigoon · 08-21-2008, 08:46 AM

DP: that's what I was trying to determine.

Not Afraid · 08-21-2008, 09:25 AM

Also, if you're going to be serving alcohol, you'll need to get a permit.

katiesue · 08-21-2008, 09:33 AM

And serving alcohol will also up insurance requirements.

BarTopDancer · 08-21-2008, 09:39 AM

Don't forget about hours of operation and noise curfews, depending where the event is going to be and how early/late the event was going to go.

08-20-2008, 11:04 PM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Event tent rent? Does anyone know how much tent rentals cost for outdoor events? As with most things involved in event planning, it seems impossible to get even an idea of costs without submitting requests to companies. I just want to get a general idea. For the sake of argument, let's say one large enough to accommodate an event of like 100 people. What would that be, like 30'x50'? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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08-21-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	There are so many factors involved it would be impossible to give even a ballpark without knowing more. Just contact a major rental company.
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08-21-2008, 06:13 AM	#3
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I am not in your market, but this is what I used to do. For Bakersfield you would be looking at a $55 delivery/set up fee. Because of the size you may need a permit. The permitting laws vary, but again, for Bakersfield it would be $95, plus you would need 20' of clearance on all 4 sides and over the top. A tent that size would require stakes, so keep that in mind. The tent itself, would run around $400-500. That would be without sidewalls. Depending on the type of walls, windows, clear, solid, ect... the walls can run $20/linear foot and up.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Event tent rent? A spent gent, parent, (or Ent?) nods assent extent, bent, and intent transparent that's how an event tent is lent __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-21-2008, 08:28 AM	#5
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	And, don't forget event insurance costs too. If it's a private venue like someone's backyard, or a public venue like a park, you usually have to carry some form of liability insurance for the event, which some policies make you hire official security too. From what I compared a couple years ago, it's really not any cheaper than going with a regular event venue, and in fact, some event venues are less.
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08-21-2008, 08:44 AM	#6
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	CP: you know, once I'd written "event tent rental" I couldn't resist going for broke on the rhyming! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	DP: that's what I was trying to determine. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Also, if you're going to be serving alcohol, you'll need to get a permit.
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