Camping Tent Hire Bristol
Affordable Tent Rental For Festivals, Camping And Everything In Between
If there’s one city that doesn’t wait around for permission to do things differently, it’s Bristol. From Banksy’s walls to its thriving DIY music scene, this is a city built on creativity, counter-culture and not accepting the status quo. That same energy runs through Bristol’s deep-rooted environmental activism, this was the UK’s first European Green Capital after all, and this energy should extend to the way we camp at festivals too. With the likes of ArcTanGent, Glastonbury and a packed calendar of local festivals practically on your doorstep, Bristol and festival season go hand in hand. So if there is one thing that Bristolians should be kicking back against, it’s the throwaway camping culture.
Camping shouldn’t just be about pitching a tent; it should reflect Bristol’s ethos of being low-impact, accessibility, community-mindedness and with a smidgin of the unconventional. Tent hire fits perfectly with this outlook. Buying brand-new camping gear for a few weekends a year? That’s the kind of wasteful, mass-produced nonsense Bristol has always pushed back on. Even buying second-hand runs the risk of ending up with something that goes straight in the bin. Cheaply made tents, single-use plastic, it doesn’t sit right in a city that fights this hard for the planet.
That’s where Earthrise Camping comes in.
We’re the UK’s only fully circular tent hire that actively searches for tent donations; rescuing these unwanted tents, refurbishing them and giving them a second life, so you can enjoy your festival without the environmental guilt. We deliver camping tent rental across Bristol and the South-West 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, it’s festival camping that actually aligns with your values. Check out our tent hire 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
Our Camping Tent Rental Options
2 Person Tents
The Eurohike Cairns 2 DLX is a step up for anyone who wants a bit more from their festival tent. It comes with a proper porch area with its own built-in groundsheet, giving you somewhere to dump muddy boots and kit without bringing the festival floor into your sleeping space. The bedroom is roomy enough to fit a standard double airbed, so you’re not spending the weekend wedged against the side of the tent. Pitch is a doddle with colour coded poles, which means you’ll be setup quickly for a more comfortable weekend in no time.
4 Person Tents
Our Arpenaz 4.2 4 Person Tent is ideal for families or groups of friends heading to festivals from Bristol. 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 Bristol
Bristol’s Southwest location is a festival-goer’s goldmine. You’re practically neighbours with Glastonbury, close enough to Boomtown for an easy journey and positioned perfectly for accessing festivals across the South and beyond. The city’s excellent motorway links (M4, M5) and Temple Meads station connections mean the UK’s best festivals are all within comfortable reach. From massive 200,000-capacity legends to intimate 10,000-strong gatherings, the variety available from Bristol is genuinely impressive. Plus, being based in a city with such deep musical roots means the festival vibe is already in your DNA. Here’s what’s easily accessible:
Glastonbury Festival
For more info check out our Glastonbury Festival Hub for our guides including how to get tickets, what to expect and more!
Shindig Festival
ArcTanGent Festival
Need A Tent For Shindig or ArcTanGent?
We deliver tent rental across Bristol and the South-West
Why Choose Earthrise Camping in Bristol?
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 Bristol local heading to Glastonbury or a University of Bristol 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 Bristol Camping Tent Hire Today
Join the other smart Bristolians who’ve ditched the storage stress.