Furniture & marquee hire for events

Furniture and marquee hire for events in South Africa: prices and planning

Updated 4 November 2026

In South Africa a 6 m by 7.5 m marquee costs about R4,200 to hire, a 10 m by 7.5 m marquee about R5,100, and stretch tents start from about R1,500. Tiffany chairs start from about R35 each and round tables from about R120 each. A request on BlaBlaPrice is the quickest way to get current offers for your guest numbers and venue.

Installation and what the price covers

Some South African hire firms quote stretch tents as installed, and others include setup and teardown in the marquee price. Ask which of these your price covers before you compare offers. Peg and pole marquees are made of canvas or PVC held under tension. Ask who sets up the tent and who takes it down.

Safety rules for events

The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act sets out the responsibilities of role-players at events, so the organiser and the hire company both have duties. Ask the hire company how the tent is certified and graded for wind and load, and ask the venue how the event meets the Act.

Season and planning

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Summer events are hot, so ask about the sides and the shade, and whether the sides can be opened for air. In winter, from June to August, ask whether the tent has sidewalls and heating. Book the marquee as soon as you have the event date.

What to write in your request

State what you want to hire, the quantity, the number of guests, the occasion and the event date, the style or colour, the event venue and the city, and your monthly or event budget. Ask whether delivery and installation are included and whether the price includes VAT.

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