Is Renting A Bounce House Better Than Buying One?

Bounce houses can add loads of fun to birthday parties, church picnics, family reunions or school events.

They are great physical exercise for party guests and can provide hour upon hour of fun-filled entertainment for people of all ages.

The smaller versions of the traditional bounce houses are now being sold to the public and many parents are now wondering if they should buy their own bounce house or keep on renting.

If you aren’t sure which choice is best for you, take a look at these helpful tips.

How often would you actually use a bounce house?

Unless you are going in on the cost of the bounce house with other families, chances are you’ll only use a bounce house a handful of times.

If you have children who are older, you’d be likely to use it even less. After all, they will lose interest quickly and after a few years probably won’t be interested in using it at all.

If you don’t think you’ll use a bounce house very often, it’s best to leave it to the professional rental company to worry about set up, take down and storage.

Is there a place for you to easily store a bounce house?

If you choose to buy a bounce house, you’ll need to be sure you have a proper place to store it. Many people choose to use their garage or basement.

You’ll need a dry place where the bounce house is sure not to get wet and mold. If there is no appropriate place for you to store a bounce house, don’t buy one.

Are you strong enough to set up and take down a bounce house?

If you plan to buy your own bounce house, you should be prepared for the difficulty you can experience when setting it up and taking it down.

These inflatable items are very heavy when they are deflated and folded up and can often take a handful of people to lift and move them. If you rent one, the professional staff does all of the work for you. However, if you don’t rent, you’ll be forced to do the work by yourself.

Is liability an issue with you?

When you rent a bounce house from a rental company, chances are they will carry insurance so if something happens they will have coverage. However, chances are you won’t have that type of insurance for your own personal bounce house. If you are worried about this, you should continue to rent instead of buying a bounce house.

Is your preferred inflatable bounce house affordable?

Unless you can live with a smaller, more personal bounce house chances are renting will be the best option. If you refuse to compromise on size or theme you may find yourself with a bounce house purchase you can’t find or possibly can’t afford. The larger commercial sized bounce houses are also very difficult to deal with in terms of hauling, setting up and tearing down. So, it may be the best choice for you to continue renting.