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Cost guide · Chicago

How much does it cost to rent patio heaters in Chicago?

Heating & cooling rentals in Chicago cost $51.70 to $266.20 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 25 options cost between $72.60 and $163.90. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

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lowest price
$51.70
lowest price
median item
$115.50
median item
middle half of items
$72.60-$163.90
middle half of items
items priced
25
items priced

How prices spread

Number of heating & cooling items in each price band (per item, one event day).
  • $50-$1009
  • $100-$25015
  • $250-$5001
From the cheapest to the most expensive heating & cooling, with steps in between.

Example orders

What a delivered order really costs

Puppet Theater Rental

1 x $214.50

Rental
$214.50
Delivery & pickup
$150
Setup & teardown
$75
Damage waiver (10%)
$21
Sales tax
$24
About
$485

Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.

What moves the price

Heating & cooling cost drivers

  1. 01

    Heater type

    Propane patio heaters are the cheapest; forced-air tent heaters cost more but heat large spaces.

  2. 02

    Fuel

    Propane tanks or diesel are usually extra and depend on how many hours the heaters run.

  3. 03

    Count

    Roughly one patio heater per 10 to 12 guests outdoors on a cool night.

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Patio heater

Propane mushroom heater, propane extra

$71.50each

FAQ

Heating & cooling rental cost: questions

How much does it cost to rent patio heaters in Chicago?

Heating & cooling rentals in Chicago cost $51.70 to $266.20 per item through Beyond Chiavari, and half of our 25 options cost between $72.60 and $163.90. Delivery, usually $150 to $400 per order, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added, so delivered orders often run 35 to 60% above the rental total.

What is the cheapest heating & cooling rental?

Heater, 30 Propane Tank Top Heater (Mr Heater MH30T) at $51.70 each per day. Remember that delivery is priced per order, so very small orders cost more per item once delivery is added.

Do rental prices include delivery and setup?

No. The prices shown are the rental for one event day: the partner's rate plus our 10% fee. Delivery and pickup, setup, a damage waiver and sales tax are itemized on your free quote before you pay anything.

How can I save on heating & cooling rentals?

Close tent sidewalls to hold heat. Run heaters only after sunset. Choose a tent heater over many patio heaters for large tents. Combining categories on one order also saves, because one delivery covers everything.

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