HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a tipi in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A tipi hire in Ireland costs €2,000–€8,000 per event, typically around €4,000. 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 tipi in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers tipi work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — catering and Bar Services — many tipi hire companies offer catering services, including buffet setups and bar provisions.
- How does size of the tipi change the price?A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the rental change the price?The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does additional services such as furniture change the price?It changes both what is used and how long it takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, items such as personal decorations, catering supplies, and specific entertainment services are not included in the base hire fee — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a tipi 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 tipi work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — catering and Bar Services — many tipi hire companies offer catering services, including buffet setups and bar provisions.
A good answer: A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — 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 both what is used and how long it takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, items such as personal decorations, catering supplies, and specific entertainment services are not included in the base hire fee — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a tipi 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 — furniture and Decor — optional add-ons such as tables, chairs, and decorative elements can enhance your event's atmosphere.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the tipi starts, and an itemised invoice after — basic Tipi Package — this includes the rental of a single tipi, which typically accommodates around 20-30 guests.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the tipi — a larger property takes longer simply to move around.
- Duration of the rental — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts.
- Additional services such as furniture — it changes both what is used and how long it takes.
- Size of the structure — bigger work usually means more than one visit.
- 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 tipi — a larger property takes longer simply to move around
- They will not talk about it: duration of the rental — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts
- They will not talk about it: additional services such as furniture — it changes both what is used and how long it takes
- A price for the tipi 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 tipi has begun
What a tipi costs: €2,000–€8,000 per event
The figures are for the job, per event, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wedding tipi hire and Party tipi hire each carry their own band. Tipi 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
Tipi hire companies 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 tipi — a larger property takes longer simply to move around — that is what the tipi is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of the rental — 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 itselfAdditional services such as furniture — it changes both what is used and how long it takes — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the structure — bigger work usually means more than one visit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the tipi is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the setup — it determines how long the finished work will last.
- Basic Tipi Package
- This includes the rental of a single tipi, which typically accommodates around 20-30 guests.
- Furniture and Decor
- Optional add-ons such as tables, chairs, and decorative elements can enhance your event's atmosphere.
- Catering and Bar Services
- Many tipi hire companies offer catering services, including buffet setups and bar provisions.
- Wedding Tipi Hire
- Specialised tipi hire for outdoor weddings, including setup and decoration options for a romantic atmosphere.
- Party Tipi Hire
- Renting tipis for birthday parties or celebrations, providing ample space for guests and entertainment.
- Festival Tipi Hire
- Large-scale tipi hire for music or food festivals, accommodating vendors and attendees comfortably.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a tipi: questions people ask
The cost of Tipi Hire can vary based on several factors, including the size of the tipi, duration of the rental, and additional services such as furniture and catering. Seasonal demand and location can also significantly impact pricing.
Tipis can typically be hired for a range of durations, from a few hours for smaller events to several days for larger gatherings. The rental period can affect the overall cost, with longer hires often offering better value.
Some companies may offer emergency or same-day hire options, but availability often depends on current bookings and demand. It is best to contact providers directly for immediate needs.
Yes, many tipi hire companies offer package deals that include multiple services, such as catering and decor, which can save you time and money. Booking several related services together can also streamline your event planning.
Typically, items such as personal decorations, catering supplies, and specific entertainment services are not included in the base hire fee. It's important to clarify what is included in your package with the hire company.
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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