Bouncy castle and inflatables rental business
Rent bouncy castles and kids' party inflatables, delivered and set up at homes and community events.
- C$4k-20k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A rental business built around commercial-grade inflatables such as bouncy castles and slides, with blowers, anchors and mats. You deliver, set up, supervise safety basics and take everything down afterwards.
Your first three steps
- Price two or three commercial-grade units from Canadian suppliers and compare with local rental rates
- Get quotes for commercial general liability insurance that covers inflatables, and check any provincial amusement device rules
- Create a simple booking calendar, safety sheet and rental agreement, then list with local parent groups and school events
Who pays
Parents planning children's parties, schools, daycares, community events and church or sports club fundraisers.
How it makes money
Flat rental fee per unit per event, with extras for longer hire, delivery distance, generators and add-ons like tables and chairs.
Skills that help
- Safe setup and anchoring
- Driving and loading
- Customer service
- Scheduling around weather
Watch out for
- Some provinces regulate inflatable amusement devices, check your provincial safety authority for inspection or registration rules
- Liability insurance is essential, as injuries are the main risk
- Never set up in high wind or rain, and set cancellation terms
- Short outdoor season in many regions, so plan for winter indoor bookings or add-on rentals
- A vehicle or trailer and dry storage space for wet or dirty equipment
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Everything you need to start: bouncy castle and inflatables rental
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a bouncy castle rental business in Canada?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many inflatables, blowers, anchors and mats you buy, and whether you need a trailer or dry storage space.
How much can a bouncy castle rental business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many bookings you take, your prices and how long your outdoor season runs. Winter indoor bookings or add-on rentals may help.
Do I need a licence or insurance to rent out inflatables in Canada?
Check whether your province regulates inflatable amusement devices, and ask your provincial safety authority about inspection or registration rules. Also check liability insurance, since injuries are the main risk, and set clear weather cancellation terms.
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