Event Tent Guide
Which type of tent or structure is right for your event?
Decide which event tent or structure fits your situation. Then click on that type of tent/structure to view the many sizes we offer. All have a detailed description of each tent.
Tent Type | Pop-up | Canopy | Smaller Rope & Pole | Larger Rope & Pole | Frame | Hybrid | Clearspan |
Cost Factor $ = (least) $$$$$ = (most) | $ | $ | $$ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ |
Available as do-it-yourself? | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
Okay in a tight space w/o guywires? | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
Can it be heated or air-conditioned? | no | no | no | maybe | maybe | yes | yes |
Stable on a windy day? | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Maybe erected w/o drilling holes in the pavement? | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
Okay w/ an obstruction in the middle of the tent area? | maybe | no | no | no | maybe | maybe | maybe |
Does it have a center pole(s)? | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Is long-term rental available? | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Our well-trained staff will help you select the right tent. We are happy to answer your additional questions! Please call (319) 337-7368 (RENT)