Renting canopies, chairs, and tables for an event in Nigeria costs ₦150,000–₦1.2 million in 2026, depending on guest count and quality. For a 200-guest event, a standard package — canopy, Chiavari chairs, round tables, and basic covers — runs ₦250,000–₦500,000 in Lagos. The single biggest price swing is plastic chairs versus padded Chiavari chairs; that one choice can double your rental bill.
Event rentals are where budget weddings quietly bleed money, because the items sound cheap individually. A chair is ₦300 to ₦1,500 — fine. But multiply by 400 guests, add tables, canopies, covers, delivery, and a "damage deposit," and you're suddenly at ₦600,000. This guide gives per-item 2026 rates and full package pricing so you can build the number yourself. Figures are from ElitePlanners.ng's verified rental vendor network, updated June 2026.
Event rentals cost ₦150,000–₦1.2 million in 2026 for a complete canopy, chairs, and tables setup. The per-item rates are low, but guest count, chair quality, and add-ons like covers and cooling fans move the total fast.
| Item | Lagos / Abuja | Other Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic chair | ₦200–₦500 | ₦150–₦350 |
| Chiavari / padded chair | ₦800–₦2,000 | ₦500–₦1,500 |
| Round table (seats 8–10) | ₦2,000–₦5,000 | ₦1,500–₦3,500 |
| Canopy / marquee (per unit) | ₦25,000–₦80,000 | ₦15,000–₦50,000 |
| Table cover + chair cover (per set) | ₦500–₦1,500 | ₦400–₦1,000 |
| Cooling fan / standing AC | ₦15,000–₦50,000 | ₦10,000–₦35,000 |
The Chiavari-versus-plastic decision is the whole game. At ₦1,500 a chair instead of ₦400, a 400-guest event pays an extra ₦440,000 just for nicer seats.
A full rental package runs roughly ₦1,200–₦2,500 per guest in 2026 once you include chairs, tables, canopy, covers, and delivery. That makes it easy to estimate before you ever call a vendor.
Worked examples with mid-range Chiavari setups:
Drop to plastic chairs and basic covers and you can cut 30–40% off those figures. Add premium marquees, draping, and standing ACs and you'll add it right back.
Beyond the per-item rates, watch for delivery, setup, dismantling, and a refundable damage deposit. These extras commonly add ₦40,000–₦200,000 to a quote that looked complete.
The usual suspects:
Always ask whether the quote is "drop-off only" or "delivered, set up, and dismantled." That distinction is worth ₦100,000 on a big event.
Event rentals look cheap per item and expensive per event — that's the trap. Build your number from the guest count up, and decide early whether Chiavari chairs are worth the premium for your photos.
Get a quote that spells out delivery, setup, dismantling, and the damage deposit. A "complete" package that turns out to be drop-off only is the rental world's favourite surprise.
Browse verified rental vendors and planners on ElitePlanners.ng, or use our Event Cost Calculator to build your full event budget.
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