The Bounce Authority
New Orleans Party Rental Blog
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- 30+ years · New Orleans' oldest inflatable company
- Fully insured & sanitized
- Free setup & takedown
- Back to School Event Planning - Bounce houses & games for the first big school events
- End of Summer Water Slide Roundup - Our top water slides before the season ends
- July 4th Party Ideas - Red-white-and-blue units and backyard game plans
- What Size Bounce House Fits My Yard? - Measuring your yard, gate and overhead clearance
- Water Slide or Dry Bounce House? - Picking the right unit for a Louisiana fall
- How Far in Advance Should You Book? - Season-by-season lead times for New Orleans
- Backyard Birthday Party Checklist - What to do 6 weeks, 2 weeks and 1 day out
- School & Church Fall Festival Playbook - A chair's guide to festival rentals
- Halloween Party Ideas for Kids - 7 at-home parties you can actually run
- School Carnival Fundraising Math - What a fall carnival actually clears
- Rain Policy Explained - What happens if it storms on party day
- Thanksgiving Weekend Parties - Keeping 20 cousins busy
- Can You Rent a Bounce House in Winter? - Yes, and here is the temperature guide
- Church & Corporate Christmas Parties - Kids' zone planning for holiday events
- Bounce House Safety Rules - What every parent should know
- Mardi Gras Parade Party Guide - Hosting on the parade route
- King Cake Party Ideas - For schools and playgroups
- Krewe Party Rentals - Den, family day and route events
- Spring Booking Guide - Why Easter and crawfish season sell out first
- How Much Does a Bounce House Rental Cost? - Real day rates, delivery minimums and deposits
- Toddler Birthday Party Ideas, Ages 1 to 4 - The right unit, the right 90 minutes
- Party Rentals for Tweens and Teens - What works for ages 10 to 16
- Summer Camp, Daycare & VBS Rentals - A director's guide to weekly bookings
- Renting for a New Orleans Park - Permits, power and the $500 minimum
Bounce House & Water Slide Rental FAQs in New Orleans
How much does a bounce house rental cost in New Orleans?
Bounce house rentals in the New Orleans metro run about $189–$299 for a standard unit, with water slides from roughly $239–$474 depending on size. Delivery, setup, and takedown are always included, and a $50 deposit holds most dates. See a full breakdown in our rental cost guide or browse bounce houses.
How far in advance should I book a bounce house?
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for most dates, and earlier for peak weekends — Easter, crawfish season, and summer sell out first. We take orders up to a year out, and a $50 deposit locks your date. More detail in our booking lead-time guide.
What size bounce house do I need?
Measure your setup area for length, width, and overhead clearance, and check your gate width for access. Most standard bounce houses need about a 15×15 ft flat space. Our yard-size guide walks you through it, and our team will match a unit to your space.
Are bounce houses safe?
Yes, when set up and supervised correctly. Our units are commercial-grade, cleaned and inspected before every rental, and anchored by a trained crew. Adult supervision and posted rider limits keep them safe for all ages — see our safety rules every parent should know.
Do you deliver to my area?
We deliver across the New Orleans metro — Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans, Gretna, Marrero, Destrehan, and the Westbank. Residential orders start at a $150 minimum, with free setup on every rental. Check the full map on our service area page.