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Getting Party Tent Hire Right

It's tempting to treat a marquee as a wet-weather backup you can decide on closer to the date, something to book only if the forecast looks bad. Sydney's weather doesn't really work that way, even in summer, which is why most people who've been caught out once treat a marquee less as a luxury add-on and more as insurance booked well in advance. The choice generally comes down to a pole marquee or a clear-span structure without centre poles, and which one suits your site depends on the ground surface and how much uninterrupted floor space you actually need.

  • A basic marquee for 20 to 30 guests typically starts from $600 to $1,000 for a full day
  • Larger structures for 80 to 100 or more guests (with clear walls, flooring and lighting) often run $2,000 to $4,000 or more
  • Side walls and flooring aren't always bundled into the base price – check exactly what the quote covers before comparing suppliers
  • Ask whether a council permit is needed for your site, particularly on a nature strip, footpath or public reserve
  • Confirm what the ground surface needs to be (grass, concrete, decking), and how much lead time the supplier needs for setup and pack-down

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Types of Marquee Structures

  • Pole marquees – supported by centre poles, generally the more affordable option where uninterrupted floor space isn't essential
  • Clear-span structures – no centre poles, giving full uninterrupted floor space, better suited to a dance floor or seated dinner where poles would get in the way
  • Add-on extras – side walls, flooring, lighting and heating are usually quoted separately from the base structure, not automatically bundled in

Planning a Marquee for Your Event

  • A wedding reception, corporate event or larger milestone celebration generally needs a clear-span structure once seating and a dance floor both need to fit
  • Confirm the ground surface with the supplier early – grass, concrete and decking are all pegged or weighted down differently, and this affects which structures are even possible on your site
  • Factor in bump-in and bump-out time when booking the venue or garden space, since a marquee needs longer setup and pack-down than most other event elements
  • Book well ahead for a spring or summer wedding date, since marquee suppliers' popular structures and installation crews get booked out furthest in advance of any production category

Answers to Common Party Tent Hire Questions

Should I only book a marquee if the weather forecast looks bad?

Not really – Sydney's weather is unpredictable even in summer, so most people treat a marquee as insurance booked well in advance rather than a last-minute decision.

Do I need a council permit for my marquee?

Possibly – this is easy to overlook, particularly if you're setting up on a nature strip, footpath or public reserve rather than private land, so ask the supplier whether a permit applies to your site.

What type of marquee suits my venue – pole or clear-span?

It depends on your ground surface and how much uninterrupted floor space you need, since a clear-span structure has no centre poles while a pole marquee may suit some sites better.

Does the quoted price include side walls and flooring?

Not always – these aren't automatically bundled into the base price, so check exactly what's covered before comparing two supplier quotes against each other.

What ground surface does the marquee need?

This depends on the supplier and structure – grass, concrete or decking are all handled differently, so confirm the supplier can peg or weight down the structure appropriately for your site.

How much lead time does setup and pack-down actually need?

Ask the supplier directly, since this affects what time they'll need access before and after your event.

What's the difference between a pole marquee and a clear-span structure?

A pole marquee is supported by centre poles and is generally the more affordable option; a clear-span structure has no centre poles, giving full uninterrupted floor space, better suited to a dance floor or seated dinner.

Are flooring and side walls included in the marquee price?

Not automatically – these are usually quoted as separate add-ons rather than bundled into the base structure price, so check exactly what's covered before comparing supplier quotes.