Clear Top Tent: 30’x30′ Rental
From: $1,300.00
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A 30×30 clear top tent rental gives you a covered space with a see-through roof, so guests get daylight during the party and a view of the sky after dark. Out of our 25 clear tent rentals, this 30 by 30 tent rental sits in the middle: it covers 900 sq ft, seats 72 to 90 guests and starts at $1,300. It’s a frame tent, which means there are no poles in the middle of the floor, and it can be staked on grass or held down with weights on a hard surface.
We set up the 30×30 clear top tent throughout Long Branch, NJ (07740) and nearby Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and West Long Branch. It can be staked on a lawn or weighted on a patio or driveway. Check with the City of Long Branch about a tent permit, and keep in mind clear top tents are not installed below 35°F.
How Much Does a Clear Tent Rental Cost?
The clear top tent rental cost for this size starts at $1,300 for the tent itself. The 30×30 tent rental cost goes up with the lighting you add and with delivery to your address. Here are three ways to set it up:
| Setup | What you get | Price before delivery and tax |
|---|---|---|
| Tent only | 30×30 clear top tent | $1,300 |
| Evening glow | Tent plus white bistro lights around the perimeter | $1,525 |
| Full lighting | Tent plus crisscross bistro lights and 6″ globe lights | $1,849 |
Lighting add-ons for this tent
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| 6″ globe lights | $144 |
| Bistro light white stringer, crisscross | $405 |
| Bistro light white stringer, perimeter | $225 |
| Cafe black string lights, perimeter | $595 |
Sidewalls, cathedral window walls and heaters are also available for clear top tents. They aren’t priced on this page, so ask for them in your quote and we’ll add them to the total.
Clear top tent rentals near me in PA and NJ
Delivery is priced by distance to your site and includes setup and pickup. Each rental covers your event, usually about three days from drop-off to pickup.
- Pennsylvania: every Philadelphia tent rental is handled by our Philadelphia office at 215.398.1818. Call there to rent a wedding tent in Philadelphia or to price clear top tents for a Philadelphia event.
- New Jersey: we cover Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Middlesex counties, including Long Branch and Lakewood. Our Eatontown office is at 732.886.5510.
How Many Guests Fit in a 30×30 Clear Top Tent?
A 30 x 30 tent rental seats 72 to 90 guests at tables, based on about 10 square feet per seated guest. That works out to roughly 9 to 11 round tables of eight. For a standing cocktail hour, plan on about half that space per person, so the same tent holds up to about 180 guests.
- Seated dinner, tables only: 72 to 90 guests
- Dinner plus a dance floor, bar or buffet: plan on the low end, around 72 seats
- Standing cocktail party: up to about 180 guests
If your count is still moving, the tent calculator will match your guest list to a tent size.
Clear Wedding Tent Rental
A clear wedding tent rental keeps the ceremony or reception covered without hiding the view. Unlike our white wedding tent rentals, the clear roof lets natural light in during the day, and at night guests can see the sky above the tables. As a clear top wedding tent rental, this 30×30 wedding tent fits a reception of 72 to 90 seated guests, which suits a backyard wedding or a smaller venue lawn.
For a clear tent wedding, lighting makes the biggest difference after dark, and you can build a clear tent with lights from the add-ons above. For a clear wedding tent with lights, the crisscross bistro stringers ($405) run across the ceiling, and the perimeter stringers ($225) outline the edge of the roof. Globe lights ($144) add softer light over the tables. If you’re pricing the whole look, the clear wedding tent rental cost for the tent plus crisscross bistro and globe lights is $1,849 before delivery and tax.
Clear Party and Event Tent Rental
Our clear tents for rent aren’t only for weddings. A clear party tent rental works for graduations, milestone birthdays and backyard celebrations where you want the space to feel open. As a clear event tent rental, the same tent covers corporate events, galas and fundraisers, with room for a stage, bar or buffet along one side.
Rain, Cold and Clear Tents
Like any clear roof tent rental, the clear vinyl top keeps off sun and light rain. It isn’t built to shelter guests in a thunderstorm or high wind, so have a plan to move inside if the weather turns. Clear vinyl also has temperature limits. We don’t install clear top tents when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F, so for a late fall or winter date, check the forecast with us when you book.
If you want a more enclosed tent on a cool evening, ask about sidewalls, cathedral window walls and heaters in your quote. On grass the tent is staked, and on a driveway or patio it’s held down with weights. Before setup day, call 811 to mark underground utility lines, and check whether your town asks for a tent permit.
30×30 Clear Top Tent Details
| Detail | 30×30 clear top tent |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 30 ft x 30 ft (900 sq ft) |
| Seated guests | 72 to 90 |
| Standing guests | Up to about 180 |
| Roof | Clear vinyl |
| Center poles | None (frame tent) |
| Grass setup | Staked |
| Driveway or patio setup | Weights |
| Lowest install temperature | 35°F |
| Starting price | $1,300 |
Clear Top vs White Frame 30×30 Tent
Both tents have the same footprint and seat the same number of guests. The difference is the roof and the price. If you don’t need the see-through top, our 30×30 white frame tent starts at $800.
| Clear top 30×30 | White frame 30×30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | Clear vinyl | White |
| Area | 900 sq ft | 900 sq ft |
| Seated guests | 72 to 90 | 72 to 90 |
| Starting price | $1,300 | $800 |
| Best for | Night sky views, string light setups, daytime light | Shade and cover at a lower price |
Clear Top Tent Sizes Compared
If you’re looking for a small clear tent, our clear top sizes start at 12×12 for 20 guests at $675. A 20×30 clear tent seats 48 to 60, and a 20×40 seats 64 to 80 for less than this one, so a long narrow yard may suit it better. For a large clear tent rental, the 30×40 clear top tent seats up to 120, and for a large tent rental beyond that, our biggest clear tents seat up to 500 guests.
| Size | Area | Seated guests | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20×20 | 400 sq ft | 32 to 40 | $995 |
| 20×30 | 600 sq ft | 48 to 60 | $1,095 |
| 20×40 | 800 sq ft | 64 to 80 | $1,195 |
| 30×30 | 900 sq ft | 72 to 90 | $1,300 |
| 30×40 | 1,200 sq ft | 96 to 120 | $1,700 |
| 30×45 | 1,350 sq ft | 100 to 135 | $1,900 |
| 40×40 | 1,600 sq ft | 128 to 160 | $2,800 |
See all 25 sizes in our clear top tent rentals.
Clear Tent Rental FAQs
Is this a glass tent rental?
No. If you’re looking for a glass tent rental or a transparent tent rental, this tent gives a similar see-through look, but the roof is clear vinyl on a frame, not glass.
What’s the difference between a clear top canopy tent and a clear top frame tent?
This is a clear top frame tent. The frame holds up the clear roof from the edges, so there are no center poles, and at 30×30 it covers a full party or wedding.
Can a clear tent go on a driveway or patio?
Yes. When we can’t stake into the ground, the tent is held down with weights instead.
How far ahead should I rent a clear tent?
As early as you have a date and address. You can request a quote and email quotes go out the same business day. If you’d like us to look at your site first, a site visit is $250 and that amount is credited when you book.
Do you rent clear tents in winter?
Only when the forecast stays at 35°F or above. Below that, clear vinyl isn’t safe to install, so we’ll talk through your date and options when you request a quote.
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