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5 Best Event Rental Companies in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Event rental companies in Chicago cover more ground than folding chairs, spanning photo booths, wedding tablescapes and backyard bounce houses. Between them they carry over 1,200 Google reviews, and two of the businesses below hold a perfect 5.0 rating, which says a lot about how competitive the setup-and-delivery side of this business has become.

Short answer: Big Hugs Photo Booth leads by review volume at 4.9 stars across 508 reviews. TheJumperStore and Premier Photobooth Chicago both hold a perfect 5.0, at 116 and 34 reviews respectively. Photo booth rentals here start around $150 per hour, with wedding tablescape and party equipment pricing varying by order size.
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Chicago event rental companies, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Big Hugs Photo Booth 4.9 508 Photo booths, widest variety View ›
2 Tablescapes Event Rentals 4.8 343 Wedding tablescapes and linens View ›
3 Chicago Party Place 4.9 269 Broad party equipment, tents and games View ›
4 TheJumperStore 5.0 116 Bounce houses and inflatables View ›
5 Premier Photobooth Chicago 5.0 34 Budget photo booth, hourly pricing View ›
5 Best Event Rental Companies in Chicago (2026)

Who to book for your event

Big Hugs Photo Booth logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Big Hugs Photo Booth

4.9508 Google reviews

Big Hugs Photo Booth is a Chicago-based photo booth rental company offering a wide range of formats, including mirror booths, 360 booths, GIF booths, green screen setups and inflatable options, for weddings, corporate events and large public shows. It has provided photo booths for major venues, including concert tours and sporting events, alongside private parties.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise photo quality and quick printing with protective covers
  • Named staff called out repeatedly for being friendly and accommodating
  • Wide range of booth styles, from classic to 360-degree cameras
  • Digital copies offered alongside physical prints
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume508 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviewed company on this page and the pick if you want variety in photo booth style, from a classic setup to a 360-degree camera experience.

60 E Monroe St Unit, Chicago, IL 60603

Tablescapes Event Rentals logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Tablescapes Event Rentals

4.8343 Google reviews

Tablescapes Event Rentals is a Chicago rental company specializing in table settings, including chairs, linens, charger plates, glassware and full place settings, primarily for weddings and formal events. It coordinates directly with venues for delivery and pickup.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently describe the plates and linens as elevating their venue's overall look
  • Handles late changes to orders without issue, according to multiple reviews
  • Coordinates delivery timing directly with the venue, reducing back-and-forth for clients
  • Named staff, including a coordinator mentioned by name, praised for a smooth planning process

Worth knowing

  • Saturday hours are limited to a morning window, so plan a visit or pickup accordingly
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume343 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialist pick if your event needs table settings and linens rather than games or photo booths, and it's the only company on this page built specifically around tablescapes.

1901 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

Chicago Party Place logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Chicago Party Place

4.9269 Google reviews

Chicago Party Place is a South Side party equipment rental company covering bounce houses, tents, chairs, podiums, games and entertainment for events ranging from backyard birthdays to corporate picnics and fundraisers. It's been used repeatedly by the same clients for recurring annual events.

What people praise

  • Repeat customers specifically cite consistent, dependable service year after year
  • Delivery, setup and takedown of tents and equipment praised as smooth and professional
  • Handles a wide range of event types, from birthdays to nonprofit celebrations
  • Responsive communication throughout the planning process, according to several reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Weekday hours end around midday, so schedule calls and pickups in the morning
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume269 · 84th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, broad-catalog option if your event needs more than one type of rental, tents, games and seating included.

639 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619

TheJumperStore logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TheJumperStore

5.0116 Google reviews

TheJumperStore is a Chicago and suburban inflatables rental company offering bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses and interactive games, along with tables, chairs and party packages. It's a SIOTO-certified vendor approved for Chicago Public Schools events, and it provides generators for sites without outlet access.

What people praise

  • Holds a perfect 5.0 rating, with reviewers praising communication throughout the booking process
  • Return customers specifically call out consistency across multiple events
  • Equipment described as clean and well maintained
  • Handles both small backyard parties and large-scale school or corporate events

Worth knowing

  • No listed street address, so confirm delivery logistics directly when booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume116 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear choice if inflatables and games are the centerpiece of your event, backed by school-district-level safety certification.

Premier Photobooth Chicago logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Premier Photobooth Chicago

5.034 Google reviews

Premier Photobooth Chicago is a smaller photo booth rental company offering a modern booth with customizable LED lighting and instant digital sharing, starting at $150 per hour. It's the smallest company on this page by review count, though its rating is a perfect 5.0.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise the attendant's professionalism and pacing during the event
  • Custom LED lighting and digital frames noted as a standout feature
  • Instant photo sharing via text and email praised for convenience
  • Transparent hourly pricing published directly on the site

Worth knowing

  • Smaller, older review base than the other names on this page, so recent service consistency is harder to verify
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume34 · 72nd
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A clearly priced, budget-friendly photo booth option, though worth confirming current availability given its smaller and slightly older review history.

111 N Wabash Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60602

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a perfect 5.0 from a handful of reviews carries less weight than a 4.9 backed by hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much do event rentals cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on category, a photo booth rents by the hour, while tablescape and party equipment orders scale with the size of your event.

JobTypical price
Photo booth rental, hourly (Premier Photobooth Chicago)From $150/hour

Rate compiled August 2026 from published pricing on Premier Photobooth Chicago’s own website. Tablescape, tent and inflatable pricing varies by order size and was not consistently disclosed, so request a quote directly.

Serving all of Chicago

These companies cover downtown, the South Side, West Loop and the greater Chicagoland suburbs, so wherever you’re searching an event rental company near me from, at least one of them delivers to your area.

What to ask before you book an event rental company

  • What’s included in delivery and pickup, and is setup handled on site?
  • Do they coordinate directly with your venue, or is that on you?
  • What happens if you need to change your order close to the event date?
  • Is pricing hourly, flat-rate, or based on order size?
  • Do they carry backup equipment or generators if power isn’t available on site?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these event rental companies?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for event and party rental companies across Chicago and ranked them by rating and review volume.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in August 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new Google data comes in.

Which of these is best for a wedding specifically?

Tablescapes Event Rentals and Big Hugs Photo Booth are both frequently cited by reviewers for wedding-specific bookings, covering table settings and photo booths respectively.

Which company is best for kids’ parties or school events?

TheJumperStore is SIOTO-certified and approved for Chicago Public Schools events, making it the strongest fit for school carnivals and kid-focused parties.

The bottom line

For a wedding or formal event, Big Hugs Photo Booth’s review volume and variety make it the safe default add-on. If your event centers on kids and games instead, TheJumperStore’s safety certification and perfect rating make it the stronger pick.

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