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 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](/browse-planners), or [use our Event Cost Calculator](/cost-calculator) to build your full event budget. Related reading: [Lagos event centre prices 2026](/blog/lagos-event-center-prices-2026) · [Wedding decoration cost Nigeria 2026](/blog/wedding-decoration-cost-nigeria-2026) · [Best event centres with 24hr power](/blog/best-event-centers-24hr-power)