
Serving San Mateo & the Peninsula
Kids Party Rentals in San Mateo
Planning a kids birthday party in San Mateo means working with classic Peninsula lots — established neighborhoods, mature trees, and backyards that range from compact townhome patios near Hillsdale to deeper yards in San Mateo Park. At Bay Area Kids Rentals we bring bounce houses, soft play, and beautifully styled kids tables and chairs sized for exactly the space you have, delivered and set up so you can stay focused on the celebration.
Delivery & setup
We deliver to San Mateo for $104
San Mateo is about 25.1 miles from our Oakland warehouse. Delivery is $80 flat within 20 miles and $4 a mile beyond that, which works out at $104 for San Mateo. The fee covers the round trip, setup on arrival and collection afterwards.
Quoted live at checkout from your exact address, so what you see is what you pay.
- Distance
- 25.1 mi
- Delivery
- $104
- Setup & collection
- Included
- From
- Oakland
Party rentals built for San Mateo backyards
San Mateo homes span a wide range of yard types, from the flat, generous lots of San Mateo Park and Baywood to the tighter footprints around Hillsdale, Laurelwood and the newer townhome communities near the Bay. Before every delivery we confirm the flattest usable stretch of yard or patio and the width of your side gate, so an inflatable or a full table-and-chairs setup fits comfortably without crowding walkways.
For homes with a single narrow side access or a shared driveway, we plan the delivery route in advance and choose rentals scaled to the space — a compact toddler bounce house and a low soft-play zone often work far better than an oversized combo unit that eats the whole yard.
Celebrating at a San Mateo park
Central Park, Laurelwood Park and Beresford Park are favorite spots for San Mateo birthday gatherings, and each has its own rules for setup, power and reservations. If you are planning a park celebration, reserve your picnic area early and check whether generators are permitted, since most city parks do not offer accessible outlets for inflatables.
We deliver directly to reserved park sites, position everything on the level ground you point us to, and return for pickup at the end — so your only job on the day is to enjoy the party.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve in San Mateo
We deliver party rentals across San Mateo, including San Mateo Park, Baywood, Hillsdale, Laurelwood, Aragon, North Central and the surrounding Peninsula. Popular local spots for celebrations include Central Park, Laurelwood Park, Beresford Park.
Delivered to San Mateo
What you can book
Bounce HousesKingdom Combo Bounce House White (with roof)$650 / day
Bounce HousesPastel Purple Castle$400 / day
Ball Pits & SlidesGrande Ball Pit Square$1,200 / day
Ball Pits & SlidesGrande Ball Pit Circle$1,100 / day
Soft PlayMerry Go Round Double Tea Cup$800 / day
Soft PlayPoppy Medium Ball Pit Yellow$700 / day
Kids TablesKids Banquet Table$30 / day
Kids ChairsMena Chair Green$10 / dayPrices are per day and cover delivery, setup and collection in San Mateo. Multi-day and weekend hires are quoted at checkout.
Good to know
San Mateo party rental questions
Do you deliver party rentals throughout San Mateo?
Yes. We deliver, set up and pick up throughout San Mateo and the surrounding Peninsula, including San Mateo Park, Baywood, Hillsdale, Aragon and Laurelwood. Just add delivery at checkout and we handle the rest.
Will a bounce house fit in a San Mateo backyard?
Almost always — the key is matching the unit to your space. Many San Mateo yards are on the compact side, so we offer toddler-sized bounce houses and low-profile soft-play zones alongside larger combos. Send us your yard dimensions and gate width and we will recommend the right fit.
Can you set up at a San Mateo park like Central Park?
Yes, we regularly deliver to San Mateo parks. You will need to reserve your picnic or event area with the city first, and confirm whether a generator is allowed for inflatables, since most parks do not provide power. Once your spot is booked, we deliver right to it.
How much is delivery to San Mateo?
Delivery to San Mateo is $104. You are about 25.1 miles from our Oakland warehouse, and our rate is $80 flat within 20 miles then $4 a mile after that. The fee covers the round trip, setup when we arrive and collection afterwards. It is calculated from your exact address at checkout, so the figure you see is the figure you pay.
Is setup included, or do I put it up myself?
Setup is included. We deliver to your San Mateo address, position and set up everything, and come back to collect it at the end of your window. You do not assemble anything, and there is no separate labour charge.
How far ahead should I book?
Online bookings need at least 7 days of notice, and you can book up to 12 months ahead. In practice San Mateo weekends in spring and summer go early, so booking three to six weeks out gives you the best choice of dates and items. Nothing is held without a deposit, so the date is only yours once that is paid.
What deposit do you take, and what if I need to cancel?
A 50% deposit and a signed rental agreement reserve your items. The balance is due one week before the event, and bookings made inside that week are paid in full up front. If you need to move the date for weather, illness or anything else, your payment transfers to the new date subject to availability. If you cancel outright, the payment becomes in-house credit you can use for up to 18 months.
Can I choose an exact delivery time?
Standard delivery and collection are one-hour arrival windows, which lets us route the day's San Mateo runs efficiently. If your venue or party schedule needs a precise time, you can add a guaranteed exact-time slot for $100 at checkout and we build the route around it.
Can I keep the rentals overnight?
Yes. Same-day collection is standard, and an overnight or next-morning pickup is $75. It is worth considering for an evening party in San Mateo, since it takes the pressure off the end of the event and we collect the following day instead.
Which parts of San Mateo do you cover?
All of San Mateo, including San Mateo Park, Baywood, Hillsdale, Laurelwood, Aragon and North Central, plus the surrounding Peninsula. The delivery fee is the same across the city, so where you are inside San Mateo does not change the price.
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From Bay Area families
We loved the kids table, chairs and bouncy castle that we got from Bay Area Kids Rentals!! Super cute, sturdy and really helped bring our theme to life! Booking, set up and pick up were also quick and seamless. Looking forward to renting from them again!
Seating for tiny humans that is beautiful AND can be used for boys-yes, please! Seamless booking, very responsive and incredibly friendly. Bay Area Kids Rentals is the absolute best! Their set up is quick and easy and exactly as pictured/ described. They…
