Joburg tent hire price bands by type and size
| Tent | Size | Seats | Typical band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peg-and-pole package | small + tables & chairs | 20–30 | R999–R1,800 |
| Peg-and-pole | 10m × 15m | 100 | R4,500–R7,500 |
| Peg-and-pole | 10m × 30m | 200 | R8,000–R13,000 |
| Frame tent | 5m × 5m | 20–25 | R1,850–R2,600 |
| Frame tent | 5m × 10m | 50 | R2,800–R4,200 |
| Frame tent | 10m × 15m | 100–120 | R6,500–R9,500 |
| Frame tent | 10m × 30m | 200–240 | R12,000–R18,000 |
| Stretch tent | 5m × 10m | 30–40 | R1,650–R3,000 |
| Stretch tent | 10m × 15m | 80–90 | R4,500–R8,000 |
| Stretch tent | 15m × 20m | 150–180 | R8,000–R12,000 |
| Gazebo | 3m × 3m | stall | R450–R900/day |
| Glass marquee | 10m × 15m | 100 | R14,000–R25,000 |
2026 Gauteng hire-market bands including delivery and rigging inside the metro; quotes move with site access, hire days and season.
What size tent do you need? The quick chart
A seated function needs 1.2–1.5 m² per guest; a dance floor adds about 0.5 m² per guest on top.
| Guests (seated) | Area needed | Tent options |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | ~42 m² | 5m × 9m frame / 5m × 10m stretch |
| 50 | ~70 m² | 5m × 10m frame — the classic 50-seater |
| 100 | ~140 m² | 10m × 15m frame or pole (10m × 20m with dancing) |
| 200 | ~280 m² | 10m × 30m / 15m × 20m |
| 300 | ~420 m² | 15m × 30m |
| 500 | ~700 m² | 20m × 40m or two joined marquees |
Add-on rates — furniture, draping, heating
| Add-on | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Plastic chair | R7–R12 each |
| Tiffany chair | R35–R60 each |
| Trestle table | R60–R120 each |
| Round table (10-seat) | R90–R160 each |
| Roof & wall draping | R45–R90 per metre |
| Tent flooring | R60–R120 per m² |
| Stage deck | R350–R700 per section |
| Fairy-light canopy | R850–R2,500 |
| Patio gas heater | R350–R550 each |
Full furniture options live on tables and chairs for hire in Johannesburg.
What moves a Joburg tent quote up or down
- Season. November–December is year-end and matric-farewell peak — the same marquee prices 15–25% higher than a May date. July adds heater costs but books easier.
- Days on site. Weekend functions price as one package, cheaper than day-rate maths.
- Distance. Metro delivery is included; past Springs, Krugersdorp or Midrand's northern edge a quoted charge applies. Vaal Triangle on request.
- Site access. Estate clearances, office-park after-hours rigging and split-level yards add crew time.
- Extras. Draping, flooring, heating and lighting carry most of the gap between a R6,500 and a R14,000 marquee.
The honest savings: peg-and-pole on a lawn that takes pegs, a winter date with heaters costed in, plastic chairs, no flooring on firm dry ground. The false saving is a non-waterproof roof between October and March — one Highveld storm undoes the function. Compare structures under stretch tent hire in Johannesburg, marquee hire in Johannesburg and frame tent hire in Johannesburg.
Joburg tent price questions
How much is tent hire in Johannesburg per day?
Entry packages run R999–R1,800 for small peg-and-pole tents with furniture. Mid-size functions run R2,800–R7,500, and dressed 100-guest wedding marquees R8,500–R18,000. Most quotes are per function, not per day.
What size tent do I need for 100 guests?
100 seated guests need about 140 m² — a 10m × 15m tent. With a dance floor, allow ~190 m² and book a 10m × 20m.
Is a deposit required to book a tent in Joburg?
Most Gauteng hire companies take a 50% deposit to hold the date with the balance on delivery; some township bundles run cash-on-delivery. Confirm terms on your quote.
Is delivery included in Johannesburg tent hire prices?
Inside the Joburg metro, yes — delivery, rigging and collection are built into the bands above. Distance charges apply past roughly Springs, Krugersdorp and northern Midrand.