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A backyard party guide

Renting a bounce house should feel easy.

Plain-English help for weather, safety, setup, and party day — from people who have been doing this since the 1990s.

Kids running toward a red, blue, and yellow bounce house in a sunny backyard, with shoes left on the grass, balloons, and pennant flags.

How a rental actually works

You book. We deliver and set up before your party time. Kids play. We pick it up.

  1. 1

    You book

  2. 2

    We deliver and set up

  3. 3

    Kids play

  4. 4

    We pick it up

You do not inflate it yourself.

Two companies, one family

We wrote this site so you can feel ready before you book. When you want the actual rentals, here are the two companies.

Grow, Give & Be Grateful.

Austin Bounce House Rentals

Central Texas. Greater Austin, Round Rock, Buda, and Kyle.

Michigan Bounce House Rentals

Metro Detroit birthday parties.

Phone: (800) 226-8623

More about our companies

Cities we serve

Typical cities inside each delivery area. Not a promise for every address, and parks, apartments, and HOAs still have their own rules. You confirm the address on the booking site.

Austin Bounce House Rentals

City of Austin, plus about 50 miles.

See the full city list

Michigan Bounce House Rentals

Livonia, plus about 40 miles.

See the full city list

Questions parents ask

Can kids use a bounce house in the rain?

Often, yes. Rain does not ruin a bounce house, and the blower is made for outdoor use. It is not a shelter, though. Rain comes through the windows and up through the seams. Warm light rain can still be a party. A cold downpour is a comfort call. If there is no thunder and the wind is under 15 mph, you can usually wait until the driver arrives.

What wind speed is too high for a bounce house?

Sustained wind of 15 mph or more. A bounce house acts like a sail. Get the kids off, then turn the blower off. Open fields with nothing to block the wind are a poor setup spot.

Do I need a deposit to book a bounce house?

Austin Bounce House Rentals does not require a deposit. If you prepaid an Austin rental and cancel under their policy, the amount stays as credit on your account. It is not a cash refund. This guide does not publish a Michigan deposit rule. Ask Michigan Bounce House Rentals when you book.

Do parks have electricity for a bounce house?

Usually, no. The blower has to stay plugged in or the unit deflates, so book a generator for a park. At a house, Austin needs an outdoor outlet within about 100 feet, and Michigan within about 75 feet. Park spots are first come, first served.

How early should I book a bounce house?

There is no magic number of weeks on this guide. Popular Saturdays go first, so call the company that serves your city and ask what is still open. On the day itself, delivery is usually 30 minutes to 3 hours before the party starts, and busy days can be earlier. Setup time is not taken out of play time.

Where is the party?