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Tent rental questions, answered

Prices, sizes, and the rent-versus-buy call — written so you can send a useful quote request instead of a guess.

Frame tent set on a lawn for a daytime event

Pricing

How much is it to rent a tent for a day?

Most U.S. party tents rent for $150–$1,200 for a one-day event. A 20x20 backyard frame is commonly $350–$900 delivered and installed. Wedding-size tents are usually quoted as a weekend, not a calendar day, and land between $1,500 and $8,000 once walls, lighting, and labor are in.

Sailcloth tent set for a seated outdoor reception

Sizing

What size tent do I need for 50 guests?

A 20x30 tent (600 square feet) seats 50 guests at banquet tables. A 20x20 is enough for a standing cocktail hour. If dinner, a buffet, and a dance floor all have to live under the same roof, book a 20x40 or 30x40.

Pop-up canopy on a lawn, the kind of tent people often buy instead of rent

Rent vs buy

Is it cheaper to rent a tent than buy one?

Renting is cheaper unless you will use the same tent several times a year and can store, stake, and insure it. A usable commercial 20x20 frame costs $1,500–$4,000 to buy and $350–$900 to rent installed. One backyard party does not earn back the purchase.

Pole tent on an open lawn, a common 20x20 party rental

Pricing

How much does a 20x20 tent cost to rent?

A 20x20 tent typically costs $200–$450 to pick up and $350–$1,200 delivered and installed. Sidewalls, lighting, and a Saturday wedding date sit at the high end. That size holds about 32–40 seated guests or 50 standing.