If you’re looking into a 40×80 tent, you’re planning a sizable, spectacular event, and you’ve hit on one of the biggest questions: the cost. It’s a great question, and while I can’t give you one single number, I can absolutely break down the factors that create the total price, so you can budget with confidence.
Table of Contents
Average Cost Range for a 40×80 Tent
The Three Main Types of 40×80 Tents
Essential Add-Ons That Affect the Final Price
Location, Logistics, and Labor Costs
For a standard 40×80 tent rental, you can expect the base price to fall into a wide range, often between $1,600 and $3,000+.
This base price typically includes the tent top, poles/frame, and the standard setup and teardown labor on a grass surface.
The wide variation depends heavily on the type of tent you choose and the specific rental company’s pricing structure.
This size tent is generally appropriate for events hosting between 250 and 320 guests for a cocktail-style party or 180 to 250 guests for a seated dinner.
The style of the tent is a major factor in the final cost. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three main types:
Pole Tents (Classic or Traditional):
These are often the most budget-friendly option in this size range.
They are recognizable by the center poles inside the tent, which support the fabric top and create a dramatic, peaked look.
The Catch: Pole tents must be staked into grass or a soft surface; they cannot be set up on asphalt or concrete without special (and costly) measures.
Frame Tents (Structural):
These are typically more expensive than pole tents due to the complexity of the internal metal frame.
The structure is freestanding, meaning there are no interior center poles to worry about—a big advantage for floor plan flexibility!
They are the best choice for setup on hard surfaces like parking lots, concrete, or patios, as they can be weighted instead of staked (though weights cost extra).
High-Peak or Clear-Top Tents (Premium):
These are usually the highest-priced options.
A High-Peak (or Tension) Pole Tent offers a more sophisticated look than the classic pole tent.
Clear-Top or “Sailcloth” Frame Tents offer a stunning, elegant aesthetic, making them a popular, premium choice for weddings and galas.
Remember that the tent itself is just a giant roof. You’ll need to factor in the cost of everything you want under it.
Sidewalls:
These protect against wind, rain, and cold. You can choose from solid, clear, or cathedral (window) styles, all adding to the cost.
Lighting:
A crucial element for evening events. Options range from simple perimeter string lights to chandeliers or dramatic uplighting, and all come with different price tags.
Flooring:
While you can use the ground, dance floors and full sub-flooring (for uneven terrain or soft ground) are significant additions to the budget.
Heating or Cooling:
Depending on the season, you may need large tent fans or heavy-duty tent heaters, which add a considerable amount to the final rental bill.
Permits and Anchoring:
Larger tents often require a permit from the city/county, which is a separate fee.
If you choose a Frame Tent on asphalt or concrete, you’ll need expensive water barrels or concrete blocks for anchoring instead of stakes.
Two quotes for the same tent size can vary wildly based on the logistics of your specific site:
Surface Type: Installation on a hard surface (concrete/asphalt) is more complex than on grass and often requires extra fees for special equipment or weights.
Accessibility: If the crew has to haul the tent pieces a long distance from the truck (e.g., across a large field or through a tight gate), this will often result in an “incline fee” due to the extra labor.
Time of Year: Peak season (late spring and early fall) generally comes with higher demand, meaning you should expect quotes to be at the top of the price range.
Delivery Fees: A fee for transporting the equipment to and from your location will always be a part of the total cost.
The true cost of a 40×80 tent is a combination of the base structure and the necessary elements to make it functional and beautiful for your event. Taking the time to get a detailed quote that includes all of your chosen accessories is the best way to avoid budget surprises. For large-scale events in the Springfield, MO area that require a complex setup and a huge variety of options, a full-service provider like Jumping Jacks Events can provide a comprehensive, all-in-one quote and manage the entire installation process for you.
At Jumping Jacks Events, we’ve been helping host memorable events in Springfield, Missouri, with a commitment to providing seamless and stress-free tent rentals. Based right here in the community, we offer a range of solutions—from pop-up canopies for smaller gatherings to large pole and frame tents for major events—paired with services designed to take the stress off your plate. Setup and tear down? Included. Cleanliness? We meticulously clean and inspect every tent and accessory before it arrives.
Our equipment is regularly inspected to meet high standards, ensuring a secure and reliable structure for your guests. We know every event is unique, so we tailor our offerings to fit your budget and needs. While costs depend on factors like the tent size and type, as well as any extra features like lighting or sidewalls, you can expect transparent pricing that reflects our full-service promise.
How It Works
Step 1: Schedule your event
Pick your date and bounce house, then let us know the details with a quick call or online quote. We’ll confirm availability and lock in your spot so you’re set to go.
Step 2: We'll handle the details
Our team takes care of details, delivery, setup, and safety checks, ensuring everything’s clean, secure, and ready before your guests arrive. We'll even inform you if we need additional information.
Step 3: Enjoy your event
Kick back and watch the fun unfold as your guests bounce away, knowing we’ll handle the tear down and pickup afterward. It’s your party—make the most of it stress-free!
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Yes. Once we have set up your rental and inspected it, we leave it in your care to make sure it stays in good rentable condition. The only exception is normal wear and tear. You may purchase an additional damage waiver that will cover any unintended damage caused to our unit. See next question to learn more about the damage waiver. Please read all of our contracts and literature to understand the importance of using our equipment with suggested rules and guidelines.
The damage waiver covers up to $2000 per contract in accidental damage of rental equipment. The damage waiver does NOT cover theft, vandalism, silly string, misuse and/or abuse. The damage waiver does NOT cover missing equipment. Jumping Jacks will bill for any and all missing equipment at new replacement cost.
It’s Simple! Pick out the inflatables that work best for your event & add it (them) to your cart. When you’ve made your selection begin the checkout process. We take care of the rest from reservation and delivery to pick-up.
No deposit is required to reserve however we do require a signature on your agreement before we schedule delivery. The balance is due before we set up for your event.
Our pricing is simple. Most items are priced for up to 3 days of rental time.
Yes, we carry liability insurance above state requirements. We provide a copy for every event if requested.
Yes. To maintain high quality inflatables, please remove shoes before entering the jump space. This helps keep our inflatables clean and reduces wear.
Unfortunately, weather can be a challenge. Your safety is our primary concern. If unfavorable weather conditions, including rain, snow, and/or high winds, are in the immediate forecast our staff will contact you no later than 2 hours before your event. If an event cannot be moved inside, an alternative rental date can be discussed or a full refund can be given. All changes in rental times/dates must be made before the inflatables are delivered.
Staffing is available upon request & at an additional cost. Call us to find out more information. (Our rental prices do not include staffing.)
We typically connect one blower to a 15 amp circuit and two blowers to a 20 amp circuit. If the inflatables are farther than 100 feet from a power source, then we can provide a generator at an additional charge.
It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to set up a single inflatable and about 30 minutes to deflate and load in the trailer. This time frame varies on the quantity of inflatables.
All of our units are available on a first come, first serve basis. You may make reservations as late as the day before your rental. However, keep in mind that inflatable units are in high demand, especially during the warmer months of the year. Therefore, it would be best to make your reservation as soon as possible.
We clean and sanitize our inflatables regularly to ensure customer satisfaction. We thoroughly clean every rental every week and between every rental. If your child has a need for it to be extra clean, please let us know when you rent, and we’ll touch up on site.
In order for us to maintain the cleanliness of our units and to provide our customers with the best possible inflatable rentals, we deliver and set up the inflatables. This personalized customer service allows you to finish any last-minute party planning. We do have some items that are available for pick up.
All water sprinklers should be turned off in the area where the inflatables will be set up. Also, please clear the area of all rocks, sticks or any other sharp objects. A 15 amp electrical outlet within 100 feet of each inflatable is required. We will be driving stakes in the ground so the possibility of hitting a shallow phone line or irrigation line is rare, but possible. This will be the renters responsibility to repair. Please make us aware of any underground utilities that you think could be a concern and we will do our best to avoid these areas.
The space required to set up varies by unit. The sizes of the units are listed in the descriptions and please allow 2′ additional space on all sides of the unit.
Our inflatable units can be set up on just about any flat surface. We would prefer to set up in a grassy area. The surface needs to be clear of any rocks, sticks or other sharp objects. If you’re not sure where to set it up, we can help you decide when we deliver your rental.
Local deliveries require a $295 minimum to be included with price (within 20 miles of our warehouse). If the request is under $295, we will bring the balance to $295 or you can pick it up.
A mileage charge of $8.50 per mile one way will be incurred after the first 20 miles. In most cases, we have to go out and come back twice, once for delivery and once for pick-up, making the cost $2.12/mile. Please call with any special requests and we will be glad to assist!
*With the ever-changing fuel prices, this rate may change before it is shown on this page.
We will arrive at your location at least 30 minutes before your stated event start time for weekday and special events and promptly set up your rentals. Some days this might need to be significantly earlier due to volume of rentals for the day. There will be no extra charge and you will still have the inflatable for the duration you paid for. We will give you a brief overview of rental operations to make sure you feel comfortable.
Depending on our pick up schedule for that day we will be there to load up at the end time of your event, or even a couple hours later than your event ends. If your event space is rented, or for any other reason you need it removed by a certain time please make us aware if this time and we will do our best to make it happen.
If you have a weekend rental, we will contact you on the Thursday the week of to notify you of our delivery time on Friday. All weekend rentals will be picked up on Monday unless otherwise discussed. We begin pick up as early as 7am. Please try and have the unit inflated on Monday so we can inspect it and tear it down properly.
Due to our amazing customers, we are able to offer an amazing cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, we ask that you let us know before the morning of your delivery. If you’ve paid in advance, we’ll refund whatever has been paid. All we ask is communication. Please don’t wait till we are at your door step to let us know about your cancellation. We are able to offer this policy because our customers have communicated well with us the over the years and we want to provide the best service possible.
If on the day of the event you decide you would like to extend your event longer than what you have scheduled for, we are happy to try and make this work. Contact us as soon as possible. An additional fee may apply221
