How to Get School Carnival Rides

Rides are some of the most popular school carnival attractions. Their bright colors and their fun reputations guarantee an attractive spectacle and fun experience at your school carnival. Find one reputable company to work with and ensure that your school carnival's affairs organized.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Find school carnival ride rental companies. Consult your city's yellow pages or conduct an Internet search for school carnival ride rental companies in your state.

2. Determine which rides are best for your school carnival by discussing the specifics of your school carnival with the rental companies. The rental companies should take the average age of the carnival participants and safety issues into account before suggesting rides.

3. Discuss your space and power resources with the rental companies. Available space and power resources can help to further narrow down your carnival ride options. Some carnival rides require a substantial amount of electricity and space, while others require minimal amounts. If you have a small amount of space, but would still like to have mechanical rides at your school carnival, consider renting the miniature versions of popular rides like the Ferris Wheel, Tubs of Fun and the Swing Ride.

4. Rent all your rides from the same place. Renting carnival rides from the same company may increase your chances of obtaining a discount for renting multiple rides at one time.

5. Choose carnival ride setup options. Many companies charge extra if you require setup the day before your school carnival.

6. Verify that you have trained volunteers to operate the carnival rides.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider planning your school carnival to take place during the week. School carnival rides may be able to be rented at substantially lower rates for weekday use. Renting for a weekday may also guarantee ride availability.
• Ask companies about rental package deals. Some companies offer package deals that an help renters save money. Package deals may also revolve around specific carnival themes.
• Inflatable rides are big hits with the school carnival crowd.