Camping Tent Hire Reading
Affordable Tent Rental For Festivals, Camping And Everything In Between
Reading: home to one of the biggest music festival weekends in the UK. Every August bank holiday, one hundred thousand people turn up to this iconic festival and every year it’s the same aftermath. Thousands of tents abandoned in fields and destined for landfill; you’ve probably seen the footage or even stepped over the wreckage on your way out. For a place that is aiming to be a zero-waste town by 2030 and pushing circular economy initiatives, the way we approach camping needs to change.
But here’s the thing: buying brand-new camping gear for a weekend or two a year? It’s part of the problem. Cheap, flimsy tents bought, used once and dumped. Even buying second-hand runs the risk of ending up with something that barely survives one night, let alone an entire weekend. For a town with such deep festival roots, we can do better than that.
This is where Earthrise Camping steps up.
We align with Reading’s circular economy goals by rescuing unwanted tents, refurbishing them and giving them a second life. This keeps our prices low enough, so you don’t have to spend £50 on a cheap tent that’s basically as robust as a binbag. Meaning you can enjoy any festival or camping trip without adding to the graveyard. We deliver tent rental across Reading and Berkshire at least 24 hours ahead of your hire date and handle collection after you return. Just book online, receive at your home or work, enjoy your trip and send it back. Simple, sustainable, sorted. Starting at just £7.50 per night plus a £20 refundable deposit and P&P, you’ll rarely find a cheaper or greener way to get hold of a tent anywhere in the UK. Check out our tent hire range now.
How It Works
Book
Secure your camping tent hire through our quick and easy booking system (Takes 3-5 mins at most!)
Receive
Receive your tent, 24 hours before your rental starts, right to your home or work.
Enjoy
Kick back and enjoy eco-friendly camping worry-free, with only a £20 security deposit and our famously laid back returns attitude.
Return
Ship back to us using the returns instructions provided, so we can clean it ready for the next camper
A Snippet Of Our Tent Hire Options
2 Person Popup Tents
Our most popular option for couples or friends. The Quechua 2 Second popup tent sets up quickly, perfect for festival camping when you want to spend less time pitching and more time enjoying the music.
4 Person Family Tents
Our Arpenaz 4.2 4 Person Tent is ideal for families or groups of friends heading to festivals from Reading. More space for gear, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and robust weatherproofing.
Professionally Cleaned & Maintained
Every tent is thoroughly cleaned, dried, and inspected between hires. We maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards so you receive a fresh, ready-to-use tent every time. No need to worry about festival grime from previous users.
Festivals Near Reading
The festival selection around Reading is exceptional. From intimate boutique events to massive multi-day gatherings, you’ve got genuine variety without the travel marathon. Reading Festival dominates the local calendar each August, but venture slightly further and you’ll discover the likes of Boomtown or Isle of Wight festival and other countless gems scattered across the South. The M4 corridor and Reading Station’s frequent services mean most major festivals sit within 1-2 hours travel, making multi-festival summers genuinely achievable rather than exhausting. So, whether you’re after rock, electronic, indie, metal, folk or something else there is a whole host of events nearby. Here’s a small snippet of what’s within easy reach:
Reading Festival
Boomtown Fair
Isle of Wight Festival
Need A Tent For Reading, Boomtown Or Any Other Festival?
We deliver tent rental across Reading and Berkshire.
Why Choose Earthrise Camping in Reading?
Affordable Camping
Starting at just £7.50 per night with a £20 refundable deposit plus P&P, hiring a tent is more affordable than buying, especially if you only attend one or two festivals a year. Whether you’re a Reading local heading to the Isle of Wight festival or a University of Reading student that is planning your summer festival, we make camping simple.
No need for an upfront cost of £75-£150 for a tent that you’ll store for 340+ days per year or buying a cheap £50 one that is about as robust as sleeping in a bin-bag. And unlike buying, you’re not left struggling to sell a used tent for a fraction of what you paid when you’re done with it. Meaning you’ll have more space for storage and less kit needlessly knocking around.
Flexible Delivery Options
Choose what works best for you: we can arrange to deliver and collect your tent (via UPS) directly to your address, or you can collect from your nearest Evri ParcelShop and drop back there when you’re done.
Perfect if all you want to do is camp, as we handle the logistics across the UK.
Circular & Sustainable
We’re committed to reducing festival waste. Every tent we hire out prevents a tent being abandoned at a festival or ending up in landfill after one use.
Our tents are used multiple times, properly maintained and kept in circulation. We even save unwanted tents and put them into circulation. Better for your wallet and the planet.
No Hidden Clauses
Traditional tent hire companies often demand deposits of £100+ and have hidden cleaning and replacement charges.
We’re not like them! We know you just want to have a good time without worrying if that speck of dirt will cost you 30 quid of your deposit. So we handle the cleaning and you’ll only lose your deposit if the tent is returned in an unhygienic state, completely wrecked or not returned at all!
We’re laid back about minor damage and dirt, so you can enjoy yourself more.
Book Your Reading Camping Tent Hire Today
Join the other smart people from Reading who’ve ditched the storage stress.