Fifty feet of clear roof over a floor only twenty feet wide: the 20×50 clear top tent is made for long, narrow spaces. It covers 1,000 sq ft, seats 80 to 100 guests and has no poles in the middle of the floor. The clear vinyl roof sits on a white frame that can be staked into grass or weighted on pavement. The 20×50 rental starts at $1,595.
20 x 50 Clear Top Tent Specs
| Spec | 20×50 clear top tent |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 ft x 50 ft |
| Floor area | 1,000 sq ft |
| Seated guests | 80 to 100 |
| Standing guests | About 200 |
| Roof | Clear vinyl on a white frame |
| Inside poles | None |
| Sidewall height | 7 ft |
| Install | Staked on grass or weighted on pavement |
| Price | From $1,595 |
Where a 20×50 Clear Tent Fits
Many yards and venues have more length than width. A driveway, a side yard, the strip of lawn beside a pool, or a patio running along the back of a house are often 20 to 30 feet across but much longer. A 20 x 50 tent uses that length instead of crowding into a square.
The clear roof matters even more in a narrow tent. With a solid top, a long, thin space can feel like a hallway. With a clear top, guests see the sky and the trees above them, so the tent feels open from end to end.
Layouts for a Long, Narrow Tent
- One long table: a family-style dinner running down the center, with lights overhead for the full 50 feet.
- Two zones: dinner tables in the first 30 feet and a dance floor or bar in the last 20.
- Walk-through event: food stations or vendor tables along both walls with a walkway down the middle.
- Ceremony and reception: rows of chairs facing one end, then a switch to tables after the vows.
Check your table plan with the tent calculator before you book.
20×50 Tent Rental Cost
The 20×50 tent rental starts at $1,595, about $16 to $20 per seated guest. Here are common setups, before delivery and tax:
| Setup | What’s included | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tent on grass | Tent, staked | $1,595 |
| Simple evening | Tent and perimeter bistro lights | $1,865 |
| Driveway or patio | Tent and weights | $2,183 |
| Evening party | Tent, crisscross and perimeter bistro lights | $2,315 |
| Cool weather | Tent, cathedral window sidewalls and heaters | $2,945 |
| Wedding | Tent, crisscross bistro lights, globe lights, pole skirts and cathedral window sidewalls | $3,169 |
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| White sidewalls, 7 ft | $420 |
| Cathedral window sidewalls, 7 ft | $560 |
| 8 ft white pole skirts | $420 |
| 6" globe lights | $144 |
| Bistro light white stringer, crisscross | $450 |
| Bistro light white stringer, perimeter | $270 |
| Cafe black string lights, perimeter | $595 |
| Heaters | $790 |
| Weights (if the tent can’t be staked) | $588 |
Every 20×50 rental is quoted with delivery, setup and pickup from your address. A rental covers about 3 days. We don’t install clear top tents when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F.
Lighting a Clear Tent
A clear top shows whatever hangs under it. Crisscross bistro lights ($450) zigzag the full 50 feet of roof, so the ceiling glows after dark. Perimeter bistro lights ($270) or cafe black string lights ($595) trace the edges. Globe lights ($144) hang lower over tables. For an evening event, crisscross and perimeter lights together come to $720.
Clear Top or White Top in 20×50?
| Compare | 20×50 clear top tent | 20×50 frame tent |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | Clear vinyl | White |
| Seated guests | 80 to 100 | 80 to 100 |
| Starting price | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| Liner available | No | Yes |
The clear top costs $200 more. For shade on a hot afternoon, or to add a liner, see the 20×50 frame tent.
Other Clear Top Tent Sizes
| Clear top tents | Floor area | Seated guests | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16×32 | 512 sq ft | 60 | $1,095 |
| 20×40 | 800 sq ft | 64 to 80 | $1,195 |
| 20×50 | 1,000 sq ft | 80 to 100 | $1,595 |
| 30×40 | 1,200 sq ft | 96 to 120 | $1,700 |
| 30×45 | 1,350 sq ft | 100 to 135 | $1,900 |
| 30×60 | 1,800 sq ft | 144 to 180 | $2,500 |
For a shorter space, the 20×40 clear top tent seats 64 to 80. If your space is wider, the 30×45 clear top tent seats up to 135.
Staked or Weighted
All frame tents must be staked into the ground or held down with weights. On grass, the tent is staked. On a driveway, patio or parking lot, choose weights ($588). Call 811 before setup if the tent will be staked.
Clear Top Tents Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
Looking for clear top tents Philadelphia? Our Philadelphia office is at 335 E Price St, 215.398.1818. If your Philadelphia event space is a long side lot, a narrow yard or a parking area behind a building, a 20 x 50 clear top tent is shaped to fit it. Every Philadelphia order includes delivery, setup and pickup by our crew, and the same 35°F rule applies.
Clear Top Tents in Toms River and New York
New Jersey. We set up clear top tents across Toms River ZIP codes 08753 to 08757 and nearby towns like Brick, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head and Mantoloking. Check with Toms River Township or your town about a tent permit.
New York. We also deliver across New York, quoted from your address.
20×50 Tent Questions
How many people fit in a 20×50 tent?
The 20×50 clear top tent seats 80 to 100 guests, or about 200 standing.
Can the 20×50 clear tent go on a driveway?
Yes. On a driveway or other paved surface, it’s held down with weights ($588) instead of stakes.
Can I rent a clear top tent in winter?
We don’t install clear top tents when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F. Above that, sidewalls and heaters help on cool nights.
How long is the rental?
A rental covers about 3 days. Our crew handles delivery, setup and pickup.
How do I book the 20×50 clear top tent?
Add it to your cart above, or request a quote with your date, address and guest count. Email quotes go out the same business day.
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