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5 Best Event Rental Companies in Sydney (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 Sydney mostly mean the photo booth these days, and the numbers back that up: photo booth operators dominate the names here, and Simple Booth alone has logged 252 reviews at a perfect 5.0. A wedding DJ hire package and a harbour boat charter round out the rest, which tells you this list covers more than just table hire and marquees.

Short answer: Simple Booth leads with 5.0 stars across 252 reviews, known for its AI photo feature and hardcover guestbooks. Wedding DJ Hire (4.9, 88 reviews) pairs DJ equipment with a wedding-specialist MC, and ONE360 Video & Photo Booth Hire (5.0, 75 reviews) offers a 360-degree video booth as a step up from a standard photo booth.
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Sydney's Top Event Rental Companies, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Simple Booth 5.0 252 Photo booth hire View ›
2 Wedding DJ Hire 4.9 88 Wedding DJ & equipment package View ›
3 ONE360 Video & Photo Booth Hire Sydney 5.0 75 360-degree video booth View ›
4 Starship Sydney & Starship Aqua 4.1 168 Harbour boat charter events View ›
5 Fyre Photo Booths 5.0 64 Boutique photo booth with extras View ›
5 Best Event Rental Companies in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Simple Booth logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Simple Booth

5.0252 Google reviews

Simple Booth, based on Clarence Street, hires out photo booths for weddings, corporate parties and events, offering an open-air setup with backdrop rather than a fully enclosed booth. It runs several formats including an AI photo feature that superimposes guests into different characters and scenes, alongside a hardcover print guestbook and digital gallery access after the event. Reviewers describe long queues at the booth all night, a sign of genuine guest demand rather than a novelty nobody uses.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 252 reviews, the most of any name on this list
  • AI photo feature repeatedly singled out as a guest favourite
  • High-quality hardcover guestbook and digital gallery included
  • Long-standing repeat clients, including a multi-year annual corporate booking

Worth knowing

  • Open-air backdrop format, not a fully enclosed traditional booth
  • Popular booths mean long queues at busier events, per multiple reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume252 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated name on this list, and the safe default for photo booth hire at almost any event size.

Office 903/50 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000

Wedding DJ Hire logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Wedding DJ Hire

4.988 Google reviews

Wedding DJ Hire, on Castlereagh Street, specialises specifically in wedding DJ and MC packages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with each DJ reportedly having played over 100 weddings. Reviewers consistently name DJ Michael (DJ Mojo), describing him managing tight reception timelines, blending different musical styles like Latin and 80s classics, and handling both DJ and MC roles in one booking. The company markets itself as a specialist rather than a general party-hire business.

What people praise

  • Wedding-specialist focus, not a general-purpose party DJ
  • DJs combine equipment hire with genuine MC experience
  • Pre-wedding planning calls included to align on music and run sheet
  • 10-plus years in the wedding entertainment industry

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than Simple Booth, though the rating is strong
  • Specialising in weddings means it may be less suited to a large corporate function
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume88 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you want a DJ and MC bundled with wedding-specific experience. A 4.9 average across 88 reviews, with the same named DJ delivering consistent results.

85 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

ONE360 Video & Photo Booth Hire Sydney logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

ONE360 Video & Photo Booth Hire Sydney

5.075 Google reviews

ONE360 Video & Photo Booth Hire, based at Barangaroo, offers a 360-degree video booth as its signature product, alongside more traditional photo booth options. Reviewers describe the video format adding a distinct, shareable element to an event beyond a static photo, with the team praised for smooth, professional setup and operation. It's a newer format on this list, giving hosts an alternative to the standard still-photo booth.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on file
  • 360-degree video format is a genuine point of difference from standard booths
  • Setup and on-the-day operation described as smooth and professional
  • Central Barangaroo location convenient for CBD and harbourside events

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base at 75, still building a longer track record
  • Video-format novelty means confirming file delivery and sharing options matters more than with a standard photo booth
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume75 · 81st
Confidenceearly
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you want something visually different from a standard photo booth. A perfect 5.0 across 75 reviews, with the 360 video as the clear differentiator.

Ste 24a, Level 35/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000

Starship Sydney & Starship Aqua logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Starship Sydney & Starship Aqua

4.1168 Google reviews

Starship Sydney & Starship Aqua, at King Street Wharf, operates harbour cruise vessels available for charter, hosting weddings, corporate Christmas parties and private events on the water. Reviewers describe both scheduled cruises (including New Year's Eve fireworks viewing) and full private charters for weddings, with catering and event staff included. This is a genuinely different category from the photo booth and DJ hire businesses elsewhere on this list, a full venue rather than rented equipment.

What people praise

  • Genuine harbour views and fireworks viewing on scheduled cruise dates
  • Full charter option for private weddings and corporate events
  • Attentive staff noted for accommodating requests, including families with infants
  • Named events staff (Genie) praised for smooth charter booking coordination

Worth knowing

  • Lowest rating on this list at 4.1, with some reviewers noting food quality varied
  • A full venue charter, not equipment hire, so pricing and logistics differ from the rest of this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume168 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth including if you want a harbour-based venue rather than standard event rental equipment, though it's a different kind of booking from the photo booths and DJ hire above. A 4.1 average across 168 reviews.

King Street Wharf, 4, Sydney NSW 2000

Fyre Photo Booths logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fyre Photo Booths

5.064 Google reviews

Fyre Photo Booths, operating around George Street, provides photo booth hire with a curated prop selection and an audio guestbook add-on that records heartfelt messages from guests. Reviewers describe the team, led by Taz, delivering extensive post-event extras including individual photo files and audio recordings beyond the standard photo strips. It's a smaller operation than Simple Booth but reviewers describe genuinely personal service.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating with detailed, specific praise across reviews
  • Audio guestbook add-on is a distinctive feature not offered by every competitor
  • Generous post-event delivery, including individual photo files
  • Curated, not overwhelming, prop and backdrop selection

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this list at 64, still building a longer track record
  • A boutique operation, so availability may be tighter during peak wedding season
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume64 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong boutique pick, especially if the audio guestbook feature appeals. A perfect 5.0 across 64 reviews.

George St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many clients have rated it, ranked against other Sydney event rental companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does event rental cost in Sydney? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on the type of rental, a photo booth package, DJ hire, or a full boat charter, and none of the businesses on this list publish flat rates for every package. Request a written quote for your specific event.

Serving all of Sydney

These businesses are based around the CBD, Barangaroo and King Street Wharf, with most travelling to venues across greater Sydney for bookings. Searching for event rental companies near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can check availability for your event date directly.

What to ask before you book

  • What’s included in the package versus billed as an extra?
  • How long is the booth or equipment available on the day?
  • What happens to the photos, videos or files after the event?
  • Is setup and pack-down included in the quoted price?
  • For a charter, what’s the cancellation policy for weather or date changes?
  • Is there a minimum guest count or event size for booking?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these businesses?

We started from event rental companies in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

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

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between a photo booth and a video booth?

A standard photo booth like Simple Booth or Fyre captures still images, while ONE360’s signature product is a 360-degree video format, giving a different, shareable style of content.

Is there an option for a full venue rather than just equipment?

Starship Sydney & Starship Aqua offers harbour boat charters as a complete event venue, distinct from the equipment-hire businesses on this list.

The bottom line

Simple Booth is the safe default for photo booth hire given its scale and perfect rating, while Wedding DJ Hire is the pick if you also need a DJ and MC bundled in. Confirm exactly what’s included in the package before you book.

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