At 50 feet wide and 100 feet long, this white frame tent covers 5,000 sq ft under a gable roof. The sides are 8 ft high and the peak reaches 18 ft, with no poles inside the floor. It seats 400 to 500 guests, and it can be staked on grass or weighted on pavement. The 50 x 100 tent rental starts at $7,500.
50 x 100 Tent Specs
| Spec | 50×100 frame tent |
|---|---|
| Width and length | 50 ft x 100 ft |
| Floor area | 5,000 sq ft |
| Seated guests | 400 to 500 |
| Standing guests | About 1,000 |
| Side height | 8 ft |
| Center height | 18 ft |
| Roof | White gable (peaked) top |
| Center poles | None |
| Surface | Grass (staked) or pavement (weights) |
| Price | From $7,500 |
The gable roof slopes down from the peak, which helps rain run off and gives the inside more height through the middle.
What a 100 Foot Tent Holds
At about 10 sq ft per seated guest, the 50×100 tent seats up to 500, which is roughly 50 to 62 round tables of eight. With a stage, dance floor, bars and buffet lines inside, plan closer to 400. For a standing crowd, it holds about 1,000.
A 100 ft tent this wide can also be split up. One end can hold a ceremony or presentation, the middle can hold dinner, and the far end can hold the dance floor or a vendor area. Map your own layout in the tent calculator.
50×100 Tent Rental Cost
The tent starts at $7,500, which is about $15 to $19 per seated guest. Here’s what common setups add up to, before delivery and tax:
| Setup | What’s included | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tent on grass | Tent, staked | $7,500 |
| Corporate event or gala | Tent, white sidewalls and LED high bay lights | $9,400 |
| Tent on a parking lot | Tent and weights | $9,768 |
| Cold weather event | Tent, white sidewalls and heaters | $10,675 |
| Wedding reception | Tent, liner, cathedral window sidewalls and crisscross bistro lights | $15,440 |
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| White sidewalls, 8 ft | $1,200 |
| Cathedral window sidewalls, 8 ft | $1,500 |
| Frame tent liner, 50×100 | $5,000 |
| 8 ft white pole skirts | $540 |
| LED high bay lights | $700 |
| Bistro light white stringer, crisscross | $1,440 |
| Bistro light white stringer, perimeter | $540 |
| Cafe black string lights, perimeter | $510 |
| Heaters | $1,975 |
| Versa Cool tent fan | $75 each, up to 14 |
| Weights with block covers | $2,268 |
Tent liner rentals: the 50×100 liner covers the frame and the underside of the roof, so guests see fabric overhead instead of metal. It’s $5,000 at this size.
LED high bay lights: bright overhead light for events that need a well lit floor, like trade shows, sales or company meetings.
Delivery is quoted from your address and includes setup and pickup. A rental covers about 3 days. For a tent this large, we recommend a site visit. It’s $250, and the fee is credited when you book.
What Size Tent for 50 People, 100 People or More?
This 50×100 tent is for 400 to 500 guests. If you searched for a 50 person tent, a 50 seater tent or a tent for 100 people, a smaller frame tent will fit better and cost less. Here’s our frame tent price list by guest count, using about 10 sq ft per seated guest:
| Guests seated | Tent size | Frame tent price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 40 | 20×20 | $549 |
| 48 to 60 | 20×30 | $649 |
| 96 to 120 | 30×40 | $1,200 |
| 120 to 150 | 30×50 | $1,500 |
| 200 to 250 | 50×50 | $3,750 |
| 320 to 400 | 40×100 | $5,000 |
| 400 to 500 | 50×100 | $7,500 |
Tent for 50 people: for a tent rental for 50 people, the 20×30 frame tent seats 48 to 60 and starts at $649. So the tent rental cost for 50 guests starts at $649 before add-ons and delivery, and that’s how much to rent a tent for 50 people with us. A party tent for 50 people with a buffet, or a wedding tent for 50 guests with a dance floor, fits better in a 20×40 ($749).
Tent for 100 people: for a party tent for 100 guests, the 30×40 frame tent seats 96 to 120 and starts at $1,200, so the 100 person tent rental cost starts there.
Tent for 300 to 400 people: the 40×100 frame tent seats up to 400 and starts at $5,000.
Clear Top 50 x 100 Option
If you searched for transparent event tents 50 x 100, we also rent a 50×100 clear top tent from $10,000. It has the same footprint and seating, with a clear vinyl roof. Clear top tents aren’t installed when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F.
50×100 Frame Tent Rental in Toms River
A 50′ x 100 tent rental needs a flat, open area of at least 50 by 100 feet, plus room for our trucks to reach it. In the Toms River area, that could be a large field, school or church grounds, or a parking lot. We deliver across Toms River ZIP codes 08753 to 08757 and nearby towns like Jackson, Lakewood, Brick and Point Pleasant Beach.
We also serve the rest of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. For frame tent rentals in PA, our Philadelphia office is at 335 E Price St, 215.398.1818.
Before setup, call 811 if the tent will be staked, and check with Toms River Township or your town about a tent permit. No tent is a safe shelter in severe weather, so plan an indoor backup.
50 x 100 Tent Questions
Can I buy a frame tent from you?
No. We only rent, so we aren’t a place to buy a frame tent. All of our frame tents for rent include setup and pickup, so a frame tent for rent from us comes with a crew.
Is a 50 foot tent the same as this?
This tent is 50 ft wide. We rent several 50 foot wide frame tents, including a 50 x 50 tent rental from $3,750 for 200 to 250 guests and the 50×120 from $9,000.
Is a frame 100 x 50 the same as a 50 x 100?
Yes. It’s the same 50×100 frame tent, 50 ft wide and 100 ft long.
What size tent for 50 guests?
How big of a tent for 50 guests depends on the layout, but about 500 sq ft covers 50 seated guests. That makes a 20×30 (600 sq ft) the tent for 50 people size we suggest, with a little room left for a gift table or buffet.
How much is a tent rental for 50 people?
A 50 person tent rental starts at $649 for our 20×30 frame tent. That’s our 50 seater tent price before add-ons, delivery and tax, and it’s the same 50 people tent whether it’s for a party or a wedding. Every tent rental for 50 guests includes setup and pickup.
How much does it cost to rent a tent for 100 people?
From $1,200 for a 30×40 that seats 96 to 120. If you’re asking how much is a tent of 100 seats with a dance floor too, the 30×50 from $1,500 gives you more room.
How much does tent rental cost for a big event?
How much is a big tent rental depends on the size and the add-ons. Our large tent rental prices for frame tents run from $3,000 for a 40×60 up to $9,000 for a 50×120. If you’re wondering how much do wedding tent rentals cost at this size, the wedding setup on this page is $15,440. The wedding tent rental cost is lower on smaller tents.
How much does it cost to rent a party tent?
Our rental tent prices for a frame party tent start at $300 for a 10×10. Rent party tent prices go up with the size, and every rental includes setup and pickup.
How do I book the 50×100 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.




