Here’s a simple way to think about this one: the 30×50 tent rental costs $1,500 and covers 1,500 sq ft, so you’re paying about a dollar per square foot of covered space. Spread across 120 to 150 seated guests, that’s $10 to $12.50 a head for the tent. It’s a white frame tent with an 8 ft side height and a 14.5 ft center, and its long shape is what makes it easy to plan a full event inside.
30×50 Tent Capacity
A 30×50 tent seats 120 to 150 guests at tables, based on about 10 square feet per seated guest. Here’s how that looks in practice:
| Layout | How many |
|---|---|
| Round tables of eight | About 15 to 18 tables |
| 8 ft banquet tables | About 15 to 18 tables, seating up to about 150 |
| Dinner plus dance floor and buffet | Plan closer to 120 seats |
| Standing cocktail party | Up to about 300 guests |
Use the length
At 50 feet long, the tent naturally splits into zones. A common layout puts the bar and buffet at one end, dining tables in the middle, and the dance floor or DJ at the other end, so guests aren’t walking through tables to get a drink. If you’re unsure how your guest count fits, the tent calculator will check it for you.
A 30×50 Wedding Tent, Start to Finish
If you’re comparing wedding tent rental options for 120 to 150 guests, this frame wedding tent covers everything under one roof. The 14.5 ft center gives string lights room to hang, and three add-ons turn the inside from tent to venue:
- Liner ($1,500) covers the frame overhead
- Pole skirts ($360) wrap the legs in white fabric
- Crisscross bistro lights ($405) fill the ceiling
With all three, the 30×50 wedding tent comes to $3,765 before delivery and tax. For a spring or fall frame tent wedding, add cathedral window sidewalls ($800) and heaters ($790) so guests stay comfortable after sunset.
30 x 50 Party Tent and Event Tent Uses
Outside of weddings, the 30 x 50 party tent works for graduation parties, milestone birthdays, reunions and holiday parties where the guest list runs past 100. As a 30×50 event tent, it covers company picnics, school events, fundraisers and galas. A 30×50 party tent setup can be lighter than a wedding: perimeter bistro lights ($315) and fans or heaters for the season.
30×50 Price Breakdown
The tent starts at $1,500. Everything else is optional, and delivery is quoted by your address and includes setup and pickup.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| White sidewalls, 8 ft | $640 |
| Cathedral window sidewalls, 8 ft | $800 |
| 30×50 frame tent liner | $1,500 |
| 8 ft white pole skirts | $360 |
| 6" globe lights | $216 |
| Bistro light white stringer, crisscross | $405 |
| Bistro light white stringer, perimeter | $315 |
| Cafe black string lights, perimeter | $340 |
| Heaters | $790 |
| Versa Cool tent fans | $75 each (up to 6) |
| Weights with block covers | $504 |
On grass, the 30×50 frame tent is staked. On a driveway, patio or parking lot, it needs weights ($504), so pick that option at checkout if your site can’t be staked.
Delivering 30×50 Tents in Toms River and Ocean County
Every 30 x 50 tent rental needs an open area of at least 30 by 50 feet, like a long backyard, a church or school lawn, or a parking lot. We set up across Toms River and down through southern Ocean County, including Forked River, Waretown, Manahawkin, Stafford Township and Tuckerton. We also deliver throughout the rest of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Before setup day, call 811 to mark utility lines and check with Toms River Township or your own town about a tent permit. If you’d like us to look at the site first, a site visit is $250 and it’s credited when you book. The white top handles sun and light rain, but no tent is a safe shelter in severe weather, so keep an indoor backup in mind.
Is 30×50 the Right Size?
If you have fewer guests, a smaller tent saves money. If you need a 50 person tent rental, the 20×30 frame tent seats 48 to 60 for $649, so a tent rental cost for 50 guests can stay well under $1,000. For 70 to 90 guests, a 30 by 30 tent rental through our 30×30 frame tent starts at $800.
| Size | Area | Seated guests | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30×30 | 900 sq ft | 72 to 90 | $800 |
| 30×40 | 1,200 sq ft | 96 to 120 | $1,200 |
| 30×45 | 1,350 sq ft | 100 to 150 | $1,350 |
| 30×50 | 1,500 sq ft | 120 to 150 | $1,500 |
| 30×60 | 1,800 sq ft | 144 to 180 | $1,800 |
| 40×40 | 1,600 sq ft | 128 to 160 | $2,000 |
| 50×50 | 2,500 sq ft | 200 to 250 | $3,750 |
For a bigger crowd, a 50 x 50 tent rental seats 200 to 250. All sizes are in our frame tent rentals.
Good to Know
Is a 50×30 tent the same as a 30 by 50 tent?
Yes. Whether it’s written 50 x 30 or 30 x 50, it’s the same 1,500 sq ft tent, 30 feet wide and 50 feet long.
Do you sell a 30×50 tent? Is there a 30×50 wedding tent for sale?
No. We don’t have a 30×50 tent for sale or wedding tents for sale. We only rent, and the rental includes setup and pickup by our crew.
Do you have a 30×50 pole tent or a 30×50 canopy?
This is a frame tent, not a 30×50 pole tent, so there are no poles in the middle. In our century pole tents, the closest sizes are 30×45 and 30×60. It’s also not a pop-up 30×50 canopy tent; it’s a full frame tent our crew sets up.
How do I book the 30×50?
Add the tent and extras to your cart above, or request a quote with your date, address and guest count. Email quotes go out the same business day.










