Backyard party tent rental

Rent frame and pop-up tents to families hosting backyard weddings, graduations and parties, stored at home.

A large white marquee tent being set up on a grassy lawn for an outdoor event.
Startup costC$3k to C$12k
Monthly revenueC$500 to C$3.5k
Time needed8+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • C$3k-12k
  • Side hustle
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A small stock of pop-up canopies and 10x20 or 20x20 frame tents, plus tables and chairs if you like, delivered, set up and taken down for private events at homes and community spaces.

Your first three steps

  1. Check local rental prices and pick one or two tent sizes to start with
  2. Buy a first tent and basic ballast or stakes, then take photos of a test setup in your own yard
  3. Post in local community groups and ask venues and event planners to list you
Who pays

Families hosting weddings, graduations, birthdays and anniversaries, plus community groups and small local festivals.

How it makes money

A flat hire fee per tent per event, with extras for delivery, setup, sidewalls, lighting and tables and chairs.

Skills that help
  • Practical and comfortable with lifting
  • Organised booking and scheduling
  • Friendly, reliable customer service
Watch out for
  • Commercial general liability insurance that covers rented equipment and setup, check with a broker
  • Home-based business licensing and zoning rules for storing stock, check with your municipality
  • Wind and weather: you need clear rules on anchoring and when a tent must come down
  • Check whether a utility locate is needed before staking tents into the ground
  • Winter and shoulder seasons are quiet in most provinces, so plan cash flow

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a party tent rental business?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many tents, tables and chairs you buy. Check commercial general liability insurance that covers rented equipment and setup with a broker.

How much revenue can a party tent rental business make?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on your stock and how many events you book. Estimates start from about 8 hours a week. Winter and shoulder seasons are quiet in most provinces, so plan cash flow.

What rules should I check before renting out party tents?

Check home-based business licensing and zoning rules for storing stock with your municipality, and whether a utility locate is needed before staking tents into the ground. Set clear rules on anchoring and when a tent must come down in wind or bad weather.

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