HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a bouncy castle in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A bouncy castle hire in Ireland costs €80–€250 per day, typically around €130. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a bouncy castle in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers bouncy castle work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — safety Equipment and Instructions — bouncy castle hire typically includes safety equipment such as mats and safety barriers.
- How does size of the bouncy castle change the price?The price follows the size more closely than anything else here. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the hire change the price?The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional services like delivery change the price?It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, items such as power generators, additional safety equipment, or supervision for the bouncy castle may not be included in the hire fee — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a bouncy castle job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers bouncy castle work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — safety Equipment and Instructions — bouncy castle hire typically includes safety equipment such as mats and safety barriers.
A good answer: The price follows the size more closely than anything else here. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It changes the risk the provider is taking on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, items such as power generators, additional safety equipment, or supervision for the bouncy castle may not be included in the hire fee — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a bouncy castle job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — types of Bouncy Castles — bouncy castle hire includes a variety of options such as traditional castles, inflatable slides, and themed castles like princess or superhero designs.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the bouncy castle starts, and an itemised invoice after — indoor Bouncy Castle Hire — special arrangements for hiring smaller bouncy castles suitable for indoor venues.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the bouncy castle — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here.
- Duration of the hire — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts.
- Any additional services like delivery — it changes the risk the provider is taking on.
- Size of the inflatable — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of the bouncy castle — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here
- They will not talk about it: duration of the hire — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts
- They will not talk about it: any additional services like delivery — it changes the risk the provider is taking on
- A price for the bouncy castle before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the bouncy castle has begun
What a bouncy castle costs: €80–€250 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard bouncy castle hire and Themed bouncy castle hire each carry their own band. Bouncy Castle Hire price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Bouncy castle hire firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the bouncy castle — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here — that is what the bouncy castle is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of the hire — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional services like delivery — it changes the risk the provider is taking on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the inflatable — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the bouncy castle is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, accessibility of the location — where the work sits in the building changes the quote.
- Types of Bouncy Castles
- Bouncy castle hire includes a variety of options such as traditional castles, inflatable slides, and themed castles like princess or superhero designs.
- Safety Equipment and Instructions
- Bouncy castle hire typically includes safety equipment such as mats and safety barriers.
- Standard Bouncy Castle Hire
- This involves renting a traditional inflatable bouncy castle for a specified period, complete with setup and takedown.
- Themed Bouncy Castle Hire
- Offers inflatable castles designed around popular themes, ideal for themed parties or events.
- Obstacle Course Hire
- Involves renting a bouncy castle with integrated obstacle courses for more active play.
- Water Slide Hire
- Provides inflatable water slides, perfect for summer events and outdoor parties.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a bouncy castle: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on factors such as the type and size of the bouncy castle, the duration of the hire, and any additional services like delivery and setup. Special themes or peak season bookings may also affect pricing.
Bouncy castles are typically hired for a duration of 4 to 8 hours, but you can negotiate longer rentals depending on availability and your event needs. Most companies offer flexible time slots.
Many hire companies offer emergency or same-day bookings, but availability may be limited. It's best to contact local providers directly to check for last-minute options.
Yes, many hire companies allow you to book multiple bouncy castles or related entertainment services, often at a discounted rate. This can enhance your event and provide more options for guests.
Typically, items such as power generators, additional safety equipment, or supervision for the bouncy castle may not be included in the hire fee. Always confirm with the hire company what is covered in the package.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
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