How Much Does It Cost to Rent Amusement Rides for an Event?

Amusement ride pricing runs in tiers, and the tiers are mostly about what it takes to run the ride. A trackless train needs a driver and a loop of flat ground; a set of bumper cars needs an operator, a 45 by 45 foot footprint and two dedicated circuits; a Ferris wheel needs a site check, a permit and a crew. The from prices on this page put the Trackless Train at $2,200, the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride at $3,000, the Alpine Slide at $4,200 and the Carnival Bumper Cars at $5,500, with delivery calculated for your address, and the sections below explain what moves a quote inside those tiers and how to budget a whole event.

Perfect Parties USA owns and operates every ride in the amusements collection from Peabody, Massachusetts, and delivers them with operators to town festivals, school carnivals, campus weekends and company field days across Boston, Worcester, Providence, Hartford, Manchester and the rest of New England.

What Drives the Price of an Amusement Ride Rental

Five things set a ride quote. The ride tier: a train or a mechanical bull costs less than a spinning ride, and a spinning ride costs less than a Ferris wheel, because each needs more crew, more setup time and more site work. Operators: every ride comes with a trained operator or driver for the full rental window, and a longer window adds operator time. Power: the Trackless Train needs none, the Mechanical Bull needs a standard outlet, the bumper cars need two dedicated 20 amp circuits and the large rides may need a generator, which is quoted separately. Site: the large rides need a site check for level ground, clearance and access, and some towns require a ride permit, which is filed on your behalf. Travel: delivery is calculated for your address, so a venue outside the core area costs more than one on the North Shore.

Prices by Ride Type

The from prices listed on the product pages, from least to most: the Trackless Train from $2,200, the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride from $3,000, the Alpine Slide from $4,200 and the Carnival Bumper Cars from $5,500. The Mechanical Bull, the Mechanical Pumpkin, the Rock Wall and the Mobile Zipline are priced on their product pages, and the Revolution Amusement Ride, the 50′ Ferris Wheel and the 88′ Ferris Wheel are quoted after a site check, because clearance, ground and access decide what it takes to place them.

Sample Ride Budgets by Headcount

For 200 guests, one ride is enough: the Trackless Train looping the grounds or the Mechanical Bull as the crowd draw, with games around it. For 500 guests, two rides split the crowd: the bumper cars for the older kids and the train for families, or the Alpine Slide and the bull for a company field day. For 1,000 guests and a town field, three rides plus a headliner: the bumper cars, the train, the Revolution Amusement Ride and the 50 foot Ferris Wheel, with a site visit ahead of the date to place power and footprints.

The Rides, and What Each One Needs

1. Trackless Train

Trackless Train: Up to 18 passengers per trip on any flat surface, with a driver. Ideal for: shuttling families around a festival. Requires: a mapped loop and no power. Rent the Trackless Train.

2. Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride

Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride: The trackless train dressed as a sleigh for tree lightings and holiday events. Ideal for: December. Requires: a mapped loop and no power. Rent the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride.

3. Carnival Bumper Cars

Carnival Bumper Cars: Five cars in an enclosed arena, about 45 riders an hour, minimum height 42 inches. Ideal for: festivals and field days of 300 and up. Requires: a 45 by 45 foot footprint and two dedicated 20 amp circuits; comes with an operator. Rent the Carnival Bumper Cars.

4. Winter Bumper Cars

Winter Bumper Cars: The bumper car arena in its winter version for holiday and winter carnival events. Ideal for: winter festivals. Requires: the same footprint and power as the carnival version. Rent the Winter Bumper Cars.

5. Alpine Slide

Alpine Slide: Riders race down side by side for the fastest time. Ideal for: timed tournaments at company and campus events. Requires: a level footprint and a standard outlet; comes with an attendant. Rent the Alpine Slide.

6. Revolution Amusement Ride

Revolution Amusement Ride: A spinning thrill ride with amusement park energy for teenagers and adults. Ideal for: town carnivals. Requires: a site check and power to be confirmed at booking; comes with an operator. Rent the Revolution Amusement Ride.

7. 50′ Ferris Wheel

50′ Ferris Wheel: A 50 foot Ferris wheel, the silhouette that tells a town the fair is on. Ideal for: town festivals with a big field. Requires: a site check, level ground, clearance and a permit where the town requires one. Rent the 50′ Ferris Wheel.

8. 88′ Ferris Wheel

88′ Ferris Wheel: The 88 foot Ferris wheel for the largest festivals and brand activations. Ideal for: events of several thousand. Requires: a site check, crew access and a permit. Rent the 88′ Ferris Wheel.

9. Mechanical Bull

Mechanical Bull: A mechanical bull on an inflatable landing bed with an operator setting every ride. Ideal for: the crowd draw at any event. Requires: a level footprint and a standard outlet. Rent the Mechanical Bull.

10. Mechanical Pumpkin

Mechanical Pumpkin: The bull in a jack-o-lantern design for October. Ideal for: fall festivals and Halloween parties. Requires: a level footprint and a standard outlet. Rent the Mechanical Pumpkin.

11. Rock Wall

Rock Wall: A mobile climbing wall with harnesses and an operator. Ideal for: company field days and campus events. Requires: a site check for placement. Rent the Rock Wall.

12. Mobile Zipline

Mobile Zipline: A trailer-mounted zipline that gives a field day a ride people photograph. Ideal for: the longest line of the day. Requires: a site check and trailer access. Rent the Mobile Zipline.

13. Human Pig Racer

Human Pig Racer: Guests in inflatable pig suits race a short course. Ideal for: heats by grade, then parents. Requires: a short, level course and a standard outlet. Rent the Human Pig Racer.

How to Book Amusement Rides for Your Event

Start with your headcount and your field, then match the tier: one ride for 200, two for 500, three plus a headliner for 1,000. Send the field dimensions, the power sources and any town permit requirements with the request, because the large rides are quoted after a site check. The amusement rides to rent guide covers how to choose between the rides, and the carnival ride rentals in Massachusetts guide covers the permit and site requirements in detail.

As a rule of thumb, plan for one ride or big attraction per 150 to 200 guests, price every ride to cover its cost in ticket sales in the first two hours if the event is a fundraiser, and book two to three months ahead, because rides book earliest for spring and summer dates across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. For the North Shore the amusement ride rentals in Peabody, MA page lists what is nearby, and for Connecticut the amusement ride rentals in Hartford, CT page covers local delivery.

Rent Amusement Rides From Perfect Parties USA

Perfect Parties USA is based in Peabody, Massachusetts and owns hundreds of attractions, including every rentable item on this list, so the games you book are the games that arrive, maintained and ready to play. Every rental includes delivery, professional setup, trained attendants and prizes for staffed games, and complete teardown. We are fully insured, with a certificate of insurance available for venues and schools, and we have produced events of every size across New England and the Northeast for decades, from Massachusetts, Boston, Connecticut and Rhode Island to New Hampshire and New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent an amusement ride for an event?

Amusement ride rentals from Perfect Parties USA start at $2,200 for the Trackless Train, $3,000 for the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride, $4,200 for the Alpine Slide and $5,500 for the Carnival Bumper Cars, with delivery calculated for your address and operators included. The Revolution Amusement Ride and the Ferris wheels are quoted after a site check.

What is included in an amusement ride rental?

Every ride rental includes delivery, professional setup, a trained operator or driver for the full rental window, complete teardown and a certificate of insurance on request. Perfect Parties USA owns and maintains its rides, cleans them before every event and files ride permits on your behalf where a town requires them.

Do amusement rides need power or a generator?

The Trackless Train needs no power, the Mechanical Bull and the Alpine Slide run on a standard outlet, the Carnival Bumper Cars need two dedicated 20 amp circuits, and the Revolution Amusement Ride and the Ferris wheels may need a generator, which is quoted separately. A Party Pro confirms the power plan at booking.

How many rides do you need for a festival?

Plan for one ride or big attraction per 150 to 200 guests: one ride for an event of 200, two for 500 and three plus a headliner such as a Ferris wheel for 1,000. Perfect Parties USA sizes ride lineups for towns, schools and companies across New England and places power and footprints on a site visit for the large rides.

Can you rent a Ferris wheel for a town festival in Massachusetts?

Yes, Perfect Parties USA rents a 50 foot and an 88 foot Ferris wheel for town festivals and large events across Massachusetts and New England. Both are quoted after a site check for level ground, clearance and crew access, and many towns require a ride permit, which is filed on your behalf; allow two to three months of lead time.

Where does Perfect Parties USA deliver amusement rides?

Perfect Parties USA delivers amusement rides across Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester and the North Shore, and throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and New York. The company is based in Peabody, Massachusetts, and delivery fees are calculated for your address at checkout.

How far in advance should you book amusement rides?

Book amusement rides two to three months ahead, and longer for the Revolution Amusement Ride and the Ferris wheels, which need a site check and a permit. The bumper cars, the train and the Mechanical Bull are reserved first for spring and summer weekends across New England, so lock those in with Perfect Parties USA as soon as your date is set.