Rent a camping tent from a neighbor near you
A first family camping trip is the worst time to buy a tent. Borrow a six- or eight-person tent from a neighbor, see what you actually want, and buy later or never.
What it costs to rent a camping tent
Neighbors on Rentsome are listing camping tents at $12 to $16 a day right now. Every booking adds a 15% service fee (minimum $2) and sales tax, both shown before you confirm. A refundable security deposit is held on your card, never charged, and released 72 hours after you return it.
A new camping tent runs roughly $100 to $500. At about $14 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 21 days in total, before counting storage, maintenance and the resale value you never get back.
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Tell us what you need and when. We ask neighbors nearby who own one, and email you the listing link, usually within a day.
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What people rent a camping tent for
- A first family camping weekend
- Extra space on a group trip
- Festivals
- Backyard campouts
Check at pickup
- Pitch it in the yard at pickup if the owner allows, and count poles and stakes.
- Check the zippers and the rain fly seams.
- Ask for the footprint or ground tarp.
- Air it out and return it bone dry; a wet tent mildews in a day.
Renting a camping tent: common questions
What if it comes back wet?
Owners can charge a cleaning fee for mildew. Set it up at home for an hour before returning if it got rained on.
How does the security deposit work?
It is a hold on your card sized to the item’s declared value, never a charge. It releases automatically 72 hours after you return the item, unless the owner files a damage claim within that window.