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5 Best Event Rental Companies in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 16 event rental companies in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A birthday inflatable and a wedding tent are both "event rentals," but they call for very different companies. The event rental companies in Columbia below hold more than 1,200 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.6 to 5, and they split between party-and-inflatable specialists and firms built around tents, tables, chairs and linens.

Short answer: Croft Celebrations holds a 5.0 rating from more than 560 Google reviews, mostly for bounce houses, water slides and obstacle courses. For tents, tables, chairs, linens and sound equipment, Lake Murray Event Rentals (4.9) and Event Rentals, Inc (4.8) are the names to ask about. No prices are published here.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Croft Celebrations 5.0 ★ 564 Bounce houses and water slides View ›
2 Lake Murray Event Rentals 4.9 ★ 308 Tents, tables, chairs and sound View ›
3 Laugh 'n Leap Amusements 4.8 ★ 159 Bounce houses and party food machines View ›
4 Event Rentals, Inc 4.8 ★ 124 Wedding tents and linens View ›
5 Party Reflections 4.6 ★ 125 Linens, china and tabletop design View ›
5 Best Event Rental Companies in Columbia (2026)

The rental companies, reviewed

Croft Celebrations logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Croft Celebrations

5.0564 Google reviews

Croft Celebrations is a party equipment rental service based on Westfield Road in Lexington. Its site lists bounce houses, wet and dry slides, obstacle courses, interactive games, dunk tanks, seasonal inflatables, carnival rentals and tents, and it offers an online delivery-area picker covering towns such as Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Chapin and Blythewood. Customers rent mainly for children's birthday parties, using the website to order and pay.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe an easy website for ordering and paying
  • Customers mention quick answers to questions before and after booking
  • Reviewers say they were allowed extra time or an overnight keep on the inflatable
  • Wide choice of themes, from a monster truck bounce house to a dual-lane obstacle course and waterslide combo

Worth knowing

  • The reviews describe children's party inflatables, so check the tent range on its site if you need one for a larger event
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume564 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 from more than 560 reviews, with two 4-star ratings and the rest 5-star, the highest rating on this page. For a wedding or corporate set-up, the tent and table companies below are a closer match.

Website+1803-206-9517 Directions

724 Westfield Rd, Lexington, SC 29073

Lake Murray Event Rentals logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lake Murray Event Rentals

4.9308 Google reviews

Lake Murray Event Rentals provides rental, delivery and setup for indoor and outdoor corporate events, parties and weddings. Its site lists tents, tables, chairs, linens, uplighting, dance floors, bar rentals, tableware, sound equipment, staging, projectors and screens, and describes itself as a small, locally owned family business. The Google address on Irmo Drive is marked by appointment only.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call the online contract and reservation process fast and easy
  • One customer rented a small audio system at short notice and was walked through setup
  • One reviewer needed only a few tables and chairs for a small event and says the company handled it well
  • A YMCA reviewer says the company has worked with its annual Family Fun Day for six years

Worth knowing

  • The listed address is by appointment only, with weekday hours on Google
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume308 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 from more than 300 reviews, with a broad equipment list and delivery and setup offered. A fit for a wedding, a company event or a small gathering that needs just tables and chairs.

Website+1803-345-0054 Directions

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 7522 Irmo Dr Ste 3, Columbia, SC 29212

Laugh 'n Leap Amusements logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Laugh 'n Leap Amusements

4.8159 Google reviews

Laugh 'n Leap Amusements, on Bluff Road in Columbia, rents bounce houses and inflatable water slides, and its Google listing also names amusement rides, children's party service, furniture rental and tent rental. Its site calls the company South Carolina's party and event specialists. Reviewers describe birthday parties and a school field-trip day, with cotton candy and snow cone equipment added to the bounce house.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the bounce houses arrived clean and were set up on time
  • One customer describes a full refund after cancelling an event for bad weather
  • One reviewer says staff walked them through making the cotton candy and snow cones
  • Reviewers describe friendly, professional service from start to finish

Worth knowing

  • Reviews focus on bounce houses and food machines, so ask directly about tents and furniture
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume159 · 84th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 from more than 150 reviews, strongest for children's parties and school events. Ask for the weather and cancellation terms in writing.

Website+1803-647-9601 Directions

3125 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

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#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Event Rentals, Inc

4.8124 Google reviews

Event Rentals, Inc rents tents, tables, chairs, linens, dance floors and lighting from a Catawba Street location in Columbia, and its Google listing also names event planner, party planner and wedding store. Its site covers South Carolina, northeast Georgia and western North Carolina and says it is family owned since 1995. Reviewers describe weddings, a rehearsal dinner in a yard and a quinceañera.

What people praise

  • Customers praise on-time delivery and pickup and polite crews
  • One reviewer found the rented linens stain free, and another says they arrived dry cleaned on hangers with labels
  • Staff help customers work out what to order and handle changes to an order
  • A reviewer who rented a tent, chairs and tables for a wedding at home says every item was in good order

Worth knowing

  • Its site covers South Carolina, northeast Georgia and western North Carolina, so ask about delivery to your address
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume124 · 72nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 from more than 120 reviews, with weddings, rehearsal dinners and large home events at the center of the praise. Ask for linens and tent sizes to be itemised in your quote.

Website+1803-814-4564 Directions

300 Catawba St, Columbia, SC 29201

Party Reflections logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Party Reflections

4.6125 Google reviews

Party Reflections rents chairs, tables, linens, chargers, china, flatware, glassware and tents from a showroom and warehouse on Shop Grove Drive in Columbia. Its site mentions a design tool for building a tabletop look and describes event rentals in Charlotte, NC and beyond. Reviewers describe wedding linens, glass chargers for a rehearsal brunch and rentals for events at a country club.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise named staff for quick replies and sending photos on request
  • Customers describe friendly delivery drivers who checked everything was in the right place
  • A planner says the team helped collect non-Party Reflections rentals for an event
  • Loading is easy at the warehouse for customers who pick up and return items themselves

Worth knowing

  • Weekday hours only, Monday to Friday
  • Has 1-star and 2-star ratings alongside the many 5-star ones
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume125 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.6 from more than 120 reviews, with linens, china and glassware at the center of the work reviewers describe. Ask for a written quote.

Website+1803-794-0010 Directions

196 Shop Grove Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

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What the scorecards show

Rating is each company’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, and recency shows how recently people are still leaving reviews.

What drives event rental prices in Columbia

No prices are published here. Event rental quotes depend on the items, the date, the delivery distance and whether setup and takedown are included. Inflatables and tents also depend on the space and surface available, so ask each company to itemise delivery and setup in writing.

Delivery areas around Columbia

These companies are based in Columbia and Lexington. Croft Celebrations lists delivery areas on its site, including Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, Cayce, Forest Acres, Blythewood and Chapin. Searching for event rental companies near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions, and you should confirm that your venue is inside the delivery area when you call.

What to ask before you book a rental

  • Is delivery, setup and pickup included in the quote, or priced separately?
  • What is the cancellation and weather policy, and is a deposit refundable?
  • Can the company see my venue or yard first for tent and inflatable placement?
  • What does the contract say about damage, stains or missing items?
  • How far ahead should I book for my date?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia rental companies handle bounce houses and water slides?

Croft Celebrations and Laugh ‘n Leap Amusements are the two that focus on inflatables, with reviewers describing bounce houses, a waterslide combo and an obstacle course. Both are rated 4.8 or higher.

Who rents tents, tables, chairs and linens for weddings in the Columbia area?

Lake Murray Event Rentals, Event Rentals, Inc and Party Reflections all list tents, tables, chairs and linens, and reviewers describe weddings and rehearsal dinners. Party Reflections also lists china, flatware and glassware.

Can I rent sound equipment or a screen for an event in Columbia?

Lake Murray Event Rentals lists sound equipment, projectors and screens on its site, and one reviewer rented a small audio system. Croft Celebrations lists movie screens in its site description. Ask each company which items are in stock for your date.

Do these companies deliver and set up?

Reviewers describe delivery and pickup crews for Croft Celebrations, Event Rentals, Inc, Party Reflections and Lake Murray Event Rentals, whose site says it offers delivery and setup. Check what your quote includes and whether there is a delivery fee.

Choosing a rental company

Match the company to the event. Croft Celebrations and Laugh ‘n Leap Amusements suit children’s parties, while Lake Murray Event Rentals, Event Rentals, Inc and Party Reflections suit weddings and larger set-ups. Whichever you pick, get delivery, setup and cancellation terms in writing.

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