Money cannot buy happiness. But money can help you rent a bouncy castle, which is pretty much the same thing, isn’t it?
Well, that’s a decided fact that renting a bouncy castle is a guarantee for fun and entertainment for everyone. (Hello, adult bouncy castles, we’ll be forever grateful to you.)
But, the most burning question here is how much does it cost to hire a bouncy castle? How much will these 6 to 8 hours of fun set you back by?
You are about to find out, right here.
If you think we will be telling you one fixed cost that you’ll have to pay to rent a bouncy castle, you are in for a disappointment. Same if you came here looking for a price list.
There is no uniform cost of hiring a bouncy castle. It depends on the type and size of the bouncy castle you are hiring, where you are located and what company you are hiring it from.
And with this guide, we will help you understand how to know the right renting rate for the bouncy castle you want.
So, let’s get started.
The Lowest Price In The Market - What NOT To Go For
Bouncy castles for hire are available for as low as £50 per day.
Before you start jumping in excitement, know that for £50, you won’t get a bouncy castle that would be the centre of attraction. Neither should you expect a jumpy castle that would be safe and secure.
So even though you can find bouncy castles for hire at £50/day, they are no good.
The Right Cost For The Right Castle
Bouncy castles that are made according to the European Norm (EN) 14960 and are safe would cost upwards of £90/day.
This cost can rise from £90 to up to £190, depending on the size and theme.
A stellar Spiderman bouncy castle or a cutesy princess carriage castle would inevitably cost more than a simple Cheeky Monkey bouncy castle. While you can get the latter for £90/day, be prepared to shell out £140 for the former options.
But know that when you are paying more, you'd be getting more joy and fun out of it. Plus, there will be more space to accommodate everyone and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the bouncy castle is safe.
Other Rental Rate Factors To Consider
Now, you know the price range within which you will be able to hire a bouncy castle. However, don’t take the rate for renting a bouncy castle at its face value. You should know what all services or add-ons you will get with your bouncy castle.
If you are getting an Old McDonald’s Farm Play Park for hire at £240, it would be certainly worth it. Why? Because if you rent each element of the park on its own, it would cost you considerably more.
When you hire a bouncy castle, it would have to be inflated at the location where you need it to be. And you wouldn’t be able to do it yourself, right? You need experts.
It is always better to pay a couple of euros more in return for expert services, quick and hassle-free installation and takedown. Skimping on a fiver here and there would cost you stress and lost fun later.
Also, consider this hypothetical situation.
Suppose you need to hire a bouncy castle for your kid’s birthday party. You have two companies offering you a somewhat similar product at £110 and £90 for the same number of hours during the day. Before you rush to the company offering a bouncy castle for £90, consider if you’d like to keep it overnight. If your party is expected to extend to a sleepover, you might want to have it till late at night and for a while during the next morning too. Now, assume the one charging £110 is offering an overnight extension for £30, and the other one expects you to pay an additional £90 for 8 or 10 or even 12 more hours.
We believe you can do the math. Paying an extra £20 on base hire would be profitable than paying the hire cost twice for an overnight extension.
This was just one possible situation. The right cost for renting a bouncy castle hire should be the one that suits your budget, ensures your safety, and guarantees uninterrupted fun.
If This Happens, Know That You Are Being Duped
When someone offers you a deal that’s too good to be true, chances are it probably is.
Think critically in such situations. Don’t let the urge to save more and spend less misguide you into misery.
If you stumble upon a company offering a huge bouncy castle for hire at just £30 or £40, know that you are probably getting duped.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you should always rent a bouncy castle from the one charging the highest rate. But too cheap isn’t always right either.
Stick to the price range (£90 to £190). Extend it only if you are getting package deals. And don’t expect the options that fall below this range to be anything world-class.
And yes, don’t forget to check the manufacturing and safety certifications.
How Much Would Renting A Bouncy Castle Cost You?
The rent you pay for bouncy castle hire is not the only cost you should look at. To set up and enjoy a bouncy castle, you would also have to consider the cost of electricity.
Another aspect that you need to consider is insurance.
If the bouncy castle hire company doesn’t have comprehensive or adequate insurance, you would have to pay out of pocket for any unanticipated costs. Without insurance, you would have to pay in the following situations -
- In case there is damage to the bouncy castle.
- In case anyone suffers injury due to the bouncy castle.
Getting a bouncy castle for hire from an insurance service provider would be financially prudent compared to getting it from an un-insured party.
Hire Ready Steady Bounce
At Ready Steady Bounce, we have a wide range of bouncy castles and other inflatables and party products available as packages and standalone products. We offer expert, on-time, no-fuss customer service and are insured for up to £5 million.
Select the bouncy castle you need from the different size and style options we have and quickly book online.
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