Carnival Ride Rental

Carnival ride rentals

Ferris wheel rentals

A Ferris wheel gives a festival, civic celebration or large corporate event a landmark guests can see from across the grounds. Browse the wheels operators have listed, then use Event Access to reach the ones near your date and site.

Illustration of a Ferris wheel lit up against an evening city skyline
Illustration — not a specific ride

Ferris wheels you can request

Listings are drawn from operators’ public information. Nothing is booked until you and the operator agree terms directly.

245 Ferris wheel listings from independent operators nationwide, across 2 ride types. A selection is shown; search by location for the nearest, and each company counts once however many rides it lists.

  • Eagle 16 Wheel

    Family ride

    Eagle 16 Wheel

    based in IL

    Eagle 16 Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly…

  • 40ft Ferris Wheel

    Family ride

    40ft Ferris Wheel

    based in MI

    40ft Ferris Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly…

  • Ferris Wheel

    Family ride

    Ferris Wheel

    based in TX

    Ferris Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Giant Wheel

    Spectacular

    Giant Wheel

    based in IL

    Giant Wheel is listed as a spectacular by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Ferris Wheel

    Major ride

    Ferris Wheel

    based in NY

    Ferris Wheel is listed as a major ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Family Fun Wheel

    Family ride

    Family Fun Wheel

    based in IL

    Family Fun Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly…

  • Gondola Wheel

    Major ride

    Gondola Wheel

    based in FL

    Gondola Wheel is listed as a major ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Century Wheel

    Family ride

    Century Wheel

    based in NV

    Century Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Century Wheel

    Spectacular

    Century Wheel

    based in NJ

    Century Wheel is listed as a spectacular by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with…

  • Big Wheel

    Major ride

    Big Wheel

    based in MI

    Big Wheel is listed as a major ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with the…

  • Eli Wheel

    Family ride

    Eli Wheel

    based in MI

    Eli Wheel is listed as a family ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly with the…

  • Eli Ferris Wheel

    Major ride

    Eli Ferris Wheel

    based in SC

    Eli Ferris Wheel is listed as a major ride by an independent carnival operator. Confirm suitability, event availability and site requirements directly…

How pricing works

  1. 1. Priced by the operator

    Rides are priced per event by the independent operator who lists them. A ride shows a figure only when its operator has approved one, and that is not the final price.

  2. 2. Every event is different

    Location, travel distance, hours, crew, power, permits and insurance change the price. Operators quote after hearing your details.

  3. 3. Event Access is the fee we charge

    It buys direct contact details for matching operators, not the rental. The rental is agreed and paid with the operator. Event Access is $99. Ferris Wheel Event Access is $199.

  4. 4. Not a booking

    Nothing on this site reserves a ride. A booking exists only when you and the operator agree one directly.

Planning a Ferris wheel for your event

General guidance. The operator confirms the requirements of the specific ride before you get a quote.

  • Venue access

    Wheels travel on trucks and trailers. Tell the operator about gates, tight turns, overhead lines and the route from the road to the setup spot.

  • Setup space

    Footprint and height vary a lot between models. Share the size of the area and anything overhead, such as trees, wires or a roof line.

  • Power

    Some operators bring generators; others need power on site. Tell the operator what power, if any, is available near the setup area.

  • Your audience

    Tell the operator who your guests are and roughly how many you expect, so they can suggest a wheel that suits the crowd and the evening.

  • What operators ask before quoting

    • Event dates and operating hours
    • Site address and ground surface
    • Space available, including anything overhead
    • Expected attendance and guest ages
    • Power available near the setup area

    Not sure about something? Tell the operator — “not sure” is a fine answer.

How Event Access works

  1. Step 1

    Find the right rides

    Browse carnival rides by type and location. See photos, equipment details and the areas each operator serves.

  2. Step 2

    Compare your options

    See several relevant rides and operators serving your area, instead of hunting through dozens of separate websites.

  3. Step 3

    Get direct operator access

    Event Access unlocks direct contact details for the operators that match your event, so you know who to call.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange the rental directly

    Discuss availability, transport, power, staffing, insurance, pricing and the contract with the carnival company itself.

Ferris Wheel Event Access — $199, one time.

Ferris wheel requests use Ferris Wheel Event Access: $199 once, for one event. The fee is for operator contact access only; the rental is agreed and paid with the operator. One event, up to 5 distinct operators, 30 days of access.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a Ferris wheel?
Each operator sets its own price and quotes per event, after hearing your date, location, hours and site. The wheel, the travel distance, the crew and power all change the quote, so compare what each quote includes, not just the total.
Can I rent a Ferris wheel for a wedding?
Yes, if your venue allows it and has the space and access a wheel needs. Check with the venue first, then contact operators near it with your date, the setup spot and your guest count.
What kinds of Ferris wheel can I rent?
Listings range from mini wheels for young children to standard fair wheels and giant wheels for large festivals. Ask the operator to confirm the exact wheel, its footprint and its height for your site.
How much space does a Ferris wheel need?
It depends on the model — wheels range from compact units to large festival attractions. Tell the operator the size of your area and any overhead obstructions; they confirm what fits before quoting.
Can you tell me the wheel's height and how many people it carries?
Only the operator can confirm a specific wheel's height and capacity. We show the verified facts from the listing and leave the rest unconfirmed rather than estimate them.
Who sets up and runs the Ferris wheel?
The operator you contact delivers, sets up and operates the ride with their own crew. You arrange the details directly with them; we are not part of the rental.
When is the Ferris wheel actually booked?
When you and the operator agree terms directly. Event Access gives you the operator's contact details; the rental contract, deposit and payment are between you and the operator. Browsing or unlocking a contact doesn't reserve a ride.
How much does Event Access cost?
Ferris wheel requests use Ferris Wheel Event Access: $199 once, for one event. The fee is for operator contact access only; the rental is agreed and paid with the operator. One event, up to 5 distinct operators, 30 days of access. You see how many operators match before paying, and we don't sell access when fewer than the minimum match.

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Where to find a Ferris wheel

Want a Ferris wheel at your event?

Tell us your date and city. We show how many independent operators with matching equipment serve your area, free. Event Access then gives you their direct contact details, so you can compare quotes and book with them. We take no commission or markup on the rental.

Ferris Wheel Event Access — $199, one time.

Not sure what to ask an operator? Read how to rent carnival rides first.

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