Pricing and Costs of Party Tents

How to decide how much to spend on your party tent

Party tents come in a variety of styles and sizes, including everything from canopies to full structures with walls and windows. When looking for party tents for sale, it is important to keep in mind what you plan on using the tent for -- a food tent, outdoors, indoors? The pricing and costs of party tents can vary quite a bit depending on what will suit your needs the best. Ask yourself these questions when setting your party tent budget: 1. Do you want your party tent to serve as an enclosure or provide a covered area? 2. What size area do you need your party tent to cover? 3. Would renting a party tent be more budget friendly? 4. What other equipment will you need to buy or rent to fill your party tent?

 

Consider the event and size of the space when setting your party tent budget

There are many factors that go into selecting the right party tent for your budget: the space, the number of people, the setting, etc. You can get a basic canopy, up to 32-feet long, for under $1,000. If you want roll-down walls or windows, you will likely add upward of $500 to your bill. If you want something more substantial then a canopy cover, you can spend close to $30,000 per tent for full enclosures that are more than 60 feet by 60 feet.
Try: Buy party tents at HutShop.com that include everything from simple backyard canopies starting at $100 to large wedding tents that are up to almost $100,000. Party Rental Supply Center offers a large selection of smaller party and catering tents to purchase that are all around $1,000 for the frame and canopy, with and without walls.

Decide how often you will use your party tent

If you aren't sure quite how often you will your party tent, you may benefit from looking into party tent rentals. You can pay hundreds, if not thousands, less if you will only need a party tent for a few select events. However, you also need to consider the other costs that may be associated with renting -- set-up fees, insurance fees, etc.
Try: Businesses like Affordable Party Tent Rentals offer packages that include the rental of the tables and chairs. You can rent outdoor party tents equipped for 100 people for under $500. O'neil Tents carries some of the larger, more substantial tents that can be rented for anywhere from $100 for a 6-by-6 frame tent to $10,000 for a 100-by-200 tent that holds up to 3,000 people standing.

Take into account the costs of the equipment you will need to fill your party tent

In many cases a tent alone won't complete your event. You will need to purchase or rent chairs, tables, bars, lighting, sound equipment, etc. It is important to factor all of these things in when calculating your party tent costs. Prices will vary based on how many people your tent will need to accommodate but will begin around $1 per chair.
Try: Companies like Lasting Impressions Event Rentals rent out tents along with all of the other accessories you may need to make your event complete. Anar Party Rental also carries flooring, lighting and linens that will help to complete your party tent.

 

• Another cost to keep in mind when buying a party tent is whether or not you will need to hire someone to set up the tent for each event or if someone on your staff will be able to do it. Some of the larger scale tents require poles and other structures that only someone with a lot of experience can put together.

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