Hot Tubs For Rent

At first glance the idea "Hot Tubs for Rent" seems like an obvious and brilliant, even easy idea, but there's a lot of preparation and logistics involved in making it work.

First, naturally, you're going to need to buy some hot tubs. Good portable hot tubs can run you anywhere from $500-2000. The more durable, the better as they will get a lot of wear and tear from use and transportation. Don't forget that, depending on the model, you will need to invest in filters, chemicals, cleaning agents, tools and other necessities to setup , maintain and break down your rented hot tubs.

Also, most portable hot tubs hold 4-6 people max. Big party? You're going to need more tubs. That's fine if you can afford it, but $500-2000 per unit adds up, plus the cost for more personnel to maintain, clean, set up and break down units

Fortunately, due to the relatively small break down size of portable hot tubs, you won't need a huge truck to make it work. You can set up several units from the back of a pick up truck or SUV.

You will need some help. Moving and setting up a portable hot tub can be a 2 person affair, and you may want to leave a "hot tub expert" on site to deal with pump problems, leaks, heater problems, questions, etc. A clever hot tub rental company may have their hot tub tech double as a server or other agent in a themed party - use your imagination.

You will need to figure out how you're going to fill the tub. Some companies bring the water with them, while others fill up wherever they are. Draining is a bigger issue. You can't just dump it somebody's yard. Disposal of dozens to hundreds of gallons of water isn't necessarily easy.

Timing and scheduling is also important. It takes the better part of a day to heat up a portable hot tub, and needs do be done a day in advance or very early in the morning for a night event. A one day rental may take three days to transport, set up and break down. Schedule accordingly and work to make multi-day deals to offset the long set up time.

All portable and inflatable hot tubs come with warranties, but be sure you know what's covered and what you need to do to get repairs. Repairs will probably eat up most of your revenue, even ahead of payroll.

Hot tubs for rent is all about marketing and advertising. Find interesting ways to tell people about this unique business, and customers will come.

An idea I had was to create a location and have people come in, using the tanning bed or spa model. An existing tanning place or nail spa may add a hot tub as an additional feature. There's tons of potential.

As I said, the prime market is parties and celebrations. You don't need an excuse to rent a hot tub, you just need some people to enjoy it with (or keep it to yourself).

Fraternity and Sorority parties
Birthdays, Sweet Sixteens, Quinceaneras, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Retirement Parties
Graduation Celebrations
Prom After Party
Any After Party
Job Celebrations
Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Going Away Parties
Welcome Home Parties
Holidays
Weekend Gettogethers/Barbeques
Date night
Personal enjoyment
Short Term Therapeutics

There are as many reasons as there are events you can hold at your house (or some other location where you have the permits).

Speaking of holidays, when's a good time to rent a hot tub? When's a bad time?

January -
Get a hot tub for all your friends to soak in as they calm their hangovers from New Year's, or start the party before game day.
Also, Super Bowl Hot Tub Party - Done.

February -
Surprise somebody special with a steamy Valentine's Day.

March -
Soak your misery after your broken NCAA bracket
After getting sloshed on St. Paddy's Day, do some sloshing at home.
Stuck at home for Spring Break? Party at Your Place!

April -
Brilliant idea for a party - Post (or even pre) Income Tax Hot Tub Party. Refunds should chip in!

May -
Celebrating graduation? Hot Tub Party

June - September -
You don't need an excuse to get your friends together and enjoy a hot tub. Independence Day and Labor day make good excuses, though

October -
Themed Halloween Hot Tub Party? Everyone's there.

November -
Hot tubs don't have to be booze swilling wild affairs. Crank it down a notch and get family and friends together over Thanksgiving.

December - Get hot in the colder months when everyone's in town and full of good cheer.