Summer is already here and people are ready for this water slide season! If you are going to rent an inflatable water slide for your upcoming summer party, then you may want to so some research to make a wiser rental decision. After reading this article, you will know that you don't need to rent this inflatable water slide for 8 hours even if you plan to use it for 6-8 hours.

Take a look at the time options offered by the rental companies.

Most inflatable rental companies have typically two time slot options for the inflatable structures rentals, the half day option up to 4 hours and full day option up to 8 hours. And some thoughtful companies may offer a third option, the 6 hours package! As the party planner, you may think this options are very reasonable and you can choose one of them according to your needs. For example, if you don't want to play the water slide all day, then you can select a half day option, but if you think you will use it for more than 4 hours but no longer than 8 hours, then the 6 hours package will make you feel like saving money than the full day option.

So, do you really need to rent a water slide for 8 hours?

Some people may have realized that the rental company will arrive to take down the inflatable water slide hours after the end of your party. So a wise party planner will consider the delivery and pick up when choosing a rental package. Basically, the rental company will delivery your water slide 1-2 hours before your party start time and pick it up 0.5-2 hours after party end time. This means that you have the potential of enjoying your water slide for at least an extra hour or two maybe even four! For example, you plan to start your party at 12 and ends at 6, you don't have to rent a water slide for 6 hours. After you tell the rental company your party time, they will arrive at 11 and pick up at 7 or even arrive at 10 and pick up at 8. How great is that! You can pay only 4 hours but enjoy it 6 or even 8 hours.

Of course you can't expect that they will delivery inflatables on the early side and pick up on the late side every time. However, a good party rental company will definitely arrive at your party one hour prior and 30 minutes after. You will get at least an hour and a half extra time for free. Therefore, unless you are going to play the inflatable water slide all day and all night, you don't need the full day option of 8 hours. The 6 hours package is great for people who want to party all day, and 4 hours option is perfect for you to enjoy the water slide for few hours if you are not going to climb and slide all day!

From our experience, do not overzealous about your reservation time. If you choose the 8 hours package, you will finally have a water slide for 10 to 12 hours. This is a very long time and most people won't use it for so long. Before you place your order, consider if 6 hours package is suitable for you to save yourself some cash. If you plan your party at a special location and aren't flexible with your time, then you must tell the rental company to delivery and pick up strictly according to your reservation time. Do not be too early or too late because you may be requested not to enter the building too early or leave too late.

Now you know which rental package you should choose for your summer water slide party. These tips are not only suitable for renting inflatable water slides, but also suitable for other moonwalk bouncers and party supplies. The more you work with inflatable rental companies, the more you know how to make a perfect reservation plan. If you don't want to worry about the rental things any more, then buying your own inflatables is also a great option. Any questions about inflatable water slides and other structures please don't hesitate to contact us.