Frame Tent: 16’x16′ Rental
From: $595.00
White top frame tents provide a classic, versatile option for weddings, galas, corporate events, and private celebrations. Featuring a frame height of 7 ft and a center height of 11 ft, they offer ample clearance for guests, tables, and décor while maintaining an open, unobstructed space. Designed for durability, these tents handle various weather conditions and create a clean, elegant backdrop. Perfect for both daytime and evening events, white top frame tents provide a polished, inviting atmosphere that complements any event style.
256 sq ft – Seats 30
A perfect square of 16 feet on each side, the 16×16 tent covers 256 sq ft under a white top and seats 30 guests. The sides are 7 ft high and the roof peaks at 11 ft in the center. It’s a frame tent, so the floor stays open with no center pole, and it can be staked into grass or weighted on a patio. The 16×16 tent rental starts at $595.
16 x 16 Tent Specs
| Spec | 16×16 frame tent |
|---|---|
| Size | 16 ft x 16 ft |
| Floor area | 256 sq ft |
| Seated guests | 30 |
| Standing guests | About 50 |
| Side height | 7 ft |
| Center height | 11 ft |
| Top | White |
| Install | Staked on grass or weighted on hard surfaces |
| Price | From $595 |
Why a Square Tent Works in a Backyard
A square tent fits spaces that a long, narrow tent doesn’t. A 16 by 16 tent can sit in the corner of a lawn, on a square patio, or beside a pool without taking over the whole yard. Because every side is the same length, guests can come in from any direction, and the middle of the tent is the natural spot for a table or a cake.
The shape also keeps a small group together. At a tent 16×16 in size, nobody sits far from the center, which suits a birthday dinner, a toast or a small family gathering.
A Garden Tent Rental for Small Gatherings
If you’re looking for a garden tent rental, this size works for a garden party, an afternoon tea or a small reception on the lawn. The white top gives shade without blocking the view of the garden, and you can leave the sides open so the tent feels part of the yard.
Add perimeter bistro lights ($180) if the party runs into the evening. If the ground is soft, the tent is staked. If it’s going on a paver patio or stone walkway in the garden, tell us so we bring weights ($162) instead.
16×16 Party Tent Ideas
As a 16×16 party tent, it works for events with up to 30 seated guests:
- Birthday parties: a long table down the middle, or three or four round tables.
- Graduation parties: a food table along one side and seating for family.
- Baby and bridal showers: a gift table and seating with the liner for a softer look.
- Backyard barbecues: shade over the serving area while guests move around the yard.
- Small weddings and vow renewals: a dinner for close family under crisscross lights.
Plan your table layout with the tent calculator before you request a quote.
16×16 Tent Rental Cost
How much does it cost to rent a 16×16 tent? The tent alone is $595, or about $20 per seated guest. Party tent rental prices change with what you add, so here are common setups for this size, before delivery and tax:
| Setup | What’s included | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tent on grass | Tent, staked | $595 |
| Summer afternoon | Tent and 2 fans | $745 |
| Patio or driveway | Tent and weights | $757 |
| Garden party | Tent and perimeter bistro lights | $775 |
| Cool evening | Tent, white sidewalls and heater | $1,290 |
| Small dinner or wedding | Tent, liner, pole skirts and crisscross bistro lights | $1,295 |
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| White sidewalls, 7 ft | $300 |
| Cathedral window sidewalls, 7 ft | $400 |
| Frame tent liner, 16×16 | $400 |
| 8 ft white pole skirts | $120 |
| 6″ globe lights | $72 |
| Bistro light white stringer, crisscross | $180 |
| Bistro light white stringer, perimeter | $180 |
| Cafe black string lights, perimeter | $170 |
| Heater | $395 |
| Versa Cool tent fan | $75 each, up to 2 |
| Weights with block covers | $162 |
Delivery is quoted from your address and includes setup and pickup. A rental covers about 3 days, so the tent goes up before your party and comes down after.
Frame Tent Rental: Staked or Weighted
All frame tents must be secured, either staked into the ground or held down with weights. On grass, the tent is staked. On concrete, pavers or asphalt, it is held down with weights, which come with block covers. If the tent will be staked, call 811 a few days before setup to have underground lines marked.
Other Small Frame Tent Rentals
Our frame tent rentals come in sizes from 10×10 up. If 16 x 16 isn’t quite right, compare these:
| Frame tent | Floor area | Seated guests | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12×12 | 144 sq ft | 20 | $475 |
| 10×20 | 200 sq ft | 16 to 20 | $500 |
| 16×16 | 256 sq ft | 30 | $595 |
| 16×24 | 384 sq ft | 40 | $725 |
| 20×20 | 400 sq ft | 32 to 40 | $549 |
| 16×32 | 512 sq ft | 60 | $850 |
For a smaller space, the 12×12 frame tent seats 20. Want a bigger square? The 20×20 frame tent covers 400 sq ft. For more guests in a narrow yard, the 16×24 frame tent adds 8 ft of length and seats 40.
Searching for a 16×20 tent rental? We don’t list a 16×20 on our site. The 16×16 and 16×24 are the closest sizes, so pick based on your guest count and space.
Party Tent Rental in Oakhurst
We deliver the 16×16 frame tent across Oakhurst, NJ, ZIP code 07755, and nearby Eatontown, West Long Branch and Interlaken. Our Eatontown office is just minutes away. On a patio or driveway, the tent can be weighted instead of staked. Check with Ocean Township about a tent permit.
A 16×16 needs a flat area at least 16 by 16 feet, with a little room around it for our crew to work. If you are not sure your space fits, a site visit ($250, credited when you book) can confirm it.
16×16 Tent Questions
How many people fit in a 16×16 tent?
The 16×16 tent seats 30 guests, or about 50 standing.
How much does it cost to rent a 16×16 tent?
The 16×16 tent rental starts at $595. Lights, sidewalls, a liner, a heater and weights are extra, and delivery depends on your address.
Can a 16×16 tent go on a patio?
Yes. On a patio, driveway or other hard surface, it’s held down with weights ($162) instead of stakes.
How tall is the 16×16 tent?
It’s 7 ft at the sides and 11 ft at the center.
How do I book the 16×16 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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