Rent a party tent

A party tent makes an outdoor celebration independent of the weather: it keeps out rain and wind, provides shade, and defines the space for a dance floor. For a single event, renting a tent is usually the better choice because you don't need storage space and won't end up with a wet tent in your basement afterward.

Renty offers a 3 x 3 m folding tent for small groups, an inflatable party tent for garden parties and dance floors, and a star tent as a large party tent for up to 100 people. The table above shows which size you need, and our space requirement calculator shows how much area your entire event will occupy.

The catalog shows which tents are available in your area once you enter your city. You will have a dedicated contact person at each of our 28 locations in Germany and Austria. Pickup is free of charge; delivery with setup costs €59 per hour of labor, leaving the tent ready for use so you don't have to lift a finger on the day of the event.

When planning, the ground surface is just as important as the size. A party tent requires level ground, proper anchoring, and must be taken down in winds of around 30 km/h or more; the inflatable tent also requires electricity. It is worth booking as soon as the date and size are set, as each tent can only be rented out once per date.

There are limits to what we do. We do not build large marquees for hundreds of guests that require wooden flooring, heating, and structural engineering. Our rental service covers everything below that scale, from birthday parties, garden weddings, and company events to club celebrations with up to 100 guests.

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Wind, rain, anchoring: when is a party tent safe to use?

A party tent offers protection from rain and sun, but it won't help against a storm. At wind speeds of around 30 km/h (about Beaufort scale 5) or if there is a severe weather warning, every tent must be taken down, even if it is well anchored. Check the weather forecast the day before for gusts, not just the average wind speed.

Wind and gusts

If the wind picks up, close the side panel on the windward side to prevent it from getting under the roof. For the inflatable tent, the blower maintains its shape; it should be taken down at the same wind threshold. During a thunderstorm, everyone should head indoors.

Rain

During continuous rain, water can collect on the roof of a pop-up tent. Check the roof periodically and empty any water pockets before they become heavy. A tent packed away while wet will develop mildew, so our rule is: take it down dry or air it out before returning it.

Lawn and meadow

On grass, the tent is anchored to the ground with pegs or ground nails, and the star tent is additionally secured via its guy lines. After heavy rain, the ground becomes soft, meaning pegs no longer hold securely and weights must be added.

Pavement and patio

Tent pegs do not hold on hard ground. In such cases, weights on each leg secure the tent; for the pop-up tent, this is done using the four mounts for sandbags. A protective tarp is placed under the inflatable tent on rough ground.

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What are the dimensions, weights, and setup times for the tents?

The table shows the details of the tents: dimensions, height, weight, setup time, and anchoring. The values are taken from product data, with additional information for the inflatable party tent provided by the manufacturer, VEVOR.

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The pop-up tent has a steel frame and a roof made of PVC-coated polyester. With an interior height of about 2 m, adults can stand upright inside, and when folded, it rolls to the car in its transport bag.

The inflatable party tent is 4.25 m high and can also be set up in a hall if the ceiling is at least 4.5 m high. Its 680 W blower requires a 230 V power outlet at all times. If there is no outlet at the setup location, a power station is an option. How long it lasts depends on its capacity and the duration of your event. The star tent requires about 20 x 20 m of clear space for guy lines, with no branches or cables above the mast.

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Is the party tent available with a floor and side panels?

Side panels, yes; a tent floor, no. Our party tents stand on the existing surface, ideally on dry grass, pavement, or a patio. We do not provide wooden flooring like in a marquee, and tables, chairs, and patio heaters are not part of our range.

Pop-up tent with side panels

Four side panels made of PVC-coated polyester are attached via zippers and can be removed individually. When open, the tent provides shade; when closed, it keeps wind and rain away from your guests and the buffet.

Inflatable tent

Fully enclosed, with an entrance and transparent windows. On rough pavement or concrete, a protective tarp should be placed under the tent to prevent damage to the material.

Star tent

The sides are open, and the roof is accessible from all directions. The fabric provides protection from the sun and rain showers, but it gets chilly underneath on cool evenings.

Ground surface

Set up the tent on level, slightly elevated ground so that rainwater does not run under the roof. On wet grass, rugs or mats help keep people from standing in the mud.

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Set it up with two people, or book delivery and assembly?

You can set up the folding tent with two people and no tools, and the same applies to the inflatable tent. A star tent requires two to three people and about 60-90 minutes, so we recommend having our team handle the setup. Here is how to set up the folding tent:

1. Check the area: it should be level, free of stones and branches, and at a distance from hedges and house walls.
2. Take the frame out of the bag and have two people pull it apart from opposite corners until it clicks into place.
3. Extend the legs to the desired height and lock the corner posts in place.
4. Secure the tent immediately: on grass with pegs, on pavement with sandbags at the four anchor points.
5. Attach the side walls using the zippers, starting on the windward side.
6. After the event, dismantle in reverse order and fold the tent up only when dry.

The inflatable tent is laid out and connected to the blower; it stands in about five minutes and is then secured with ground stakes and tension ropes. If you don't want to set it up yourself or have little experience with tents, book our delivery and setup service: A service technician will deliver, set up, secure, and dismantle the tent for €59 per hour or part thereof. This is especially worthwhile for star tents and if you are short on time on the day of the event.

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How do you light a party tent in the evening?

Once dusk falls, the tent needs lighting, or the party will end with the sun. Create ambiance with battery-powered lights on the tent poles and colored lights shining up against the roof. For an inflatable tent, two party lights are enough, and the black walls will turn it into a club. You can find spotlights, party lights, and battery-powered lamps under Lighting technology. Lay cables so that no one trips over them, and only use outdoor-rated cables outside.