How much does it cost to hire a tipi/tipi hire cost?
So you’re looking to hire a tipi for a wedding or a party. The first thing you will want to know is how much is it to hire a tipi for a wedding or party. The first thing you will realise is that there are a lot of different tipi hire packages and prices. So we will just say now that the price to hire a tipi will depend on a number of factors. The price will depend on how many guests you are having and this is the biggest factor that will change the price for a tipi hire package.
So you don’t like the idea of a big manor house, function room or a marquee. That’s why you are looking to hire a tipi. Firstly, you have made a very good decision to hire a tipi instead of the above. Hiring a tipi gives you so much freedom. They look better than a marquee and you can easily add to them last minute.
So the next question you need to know is how much will a tipi wedding or party cost. An approximate price for a tipi party or wedding would be £1500 – £10,000+. Let’s go in the middle of that figure £5000. What will £5000 get me with a tipi hire package? This will get you 2 tipis linked together, matted flooring, lighting, a walkway, a dance floor, a fire pit, lifting kits, tables and chairs. This tipi hire package would be for around 100 guests. Obviously, if you only have around 50-60 hen you would simply half this. If you have 180-200 guests then you would double this price.
So as you can see the price to hire a tipi would be down to you and your guest numbers. That will decide how many tipis you need to hire.
So, how much does a tipi hire cost?
- Firstly, you will not regret an outdoor tipi party or wedding!
- The cost to hire a tipi is normally a lot cheaper than most wedding venues and function rooms.
- Hiring a tipi will cost anywhere from £1500 – £10,000+.
- Hiring a tipi and everything that makes a tipi party or wedding happen is really down to you.
So basically the cost to hire a tipi will depend on you. You can DIY the entire party, event or wedding and save on costs. You can get a tipi hire company to do everything for you. This will cost a lot more. There is no fixed price for tipi hire.
What costs are involved when hiring a tipi?
When hiring a tipi for any wedding, party or event, there are always costs involved. For example, food, drink, flowers, stationery, tables, chairs, decorations and the list goes on and on. When hosting a tipi wedding or party, there are costs involved that you may have not thought about. Things like:
- The actual tipis themselves
- Flooring
- Lighting
- Generator
- Toilets
- Heating (winter tipi wedding)
- Space for caterers
- A field to have the tipis
- Walkways and lighting
- Food and drinks
- Water
- Fridge / Ice
- Decorations
So as you can see from the list above, a tipi event is literally building your party or wedding from scratch. This gives you all the freedom in the world to create that incredible event. This is what makes having a tipi very unique and exciting.
What will affect the cost of a tipi hire?
As with anytime event, the biggest factor that will change the cost of a tipi hire is the number of guests. If you are thinking of having a small tipi event with one tipi then the cost would be considerably lower than if you plan on having 300 guests. The smaller the number of guests at your tipi event the less space you will need.
All approx numbers:
Giant Hat Tipi x 2 – 80 seated / 120 standing
Giant Hat Tipi x 3 – 120 seated / 150 standing
Giant Hat Tipi x 4 – 180 seated / 220 standing
Giant Hat Tipi x 5 – 250 seated / 300 standing
You can also add a small baby hat tipi to your tipi hire package. This can create a small outdoor seating area or cover for a bar.
Will I need to hire a generator for a tipi wedding or party?
You will need a generator to power your entire party or wedding if the venue doesn’t supply power. Without a generator, you can’t have an outdoor tipi event. The cost to hire a generator for a tipi wedding or party will depend on the amount of things you have to power. You need to power the tipi lights, catering equipment, toilets, DJ or band equipment. You can go with a wedding and event generator hire company that can offer you a full package. This package will normally include a generator, distribution board, 3-pin power sockets, fuel to last the event, delivery and collection if needed.
“The cost to hire a generator for a tipi wedding or party would be around £500 – £1000+ depending on your location and requirements”.