Party Costume & Prop Rental

Costume rental businesses provide Halloween costumes, character costumes, theatrical props, and specialty apparel for parties, productions, and events.

With Halloween spending $10B+ and theatrical productions constant, costume rentals generate revenue of $120,000-$400,000 with 70-85% margins through rental fees.

The business requires costume inventory, accessories and props, sizing and alterations capability, cleaning and maintenance, and retail or studio space.

Services include Halloween costume rentals, character and mascot costumes, theatrical and period costumes, accessories and props, custom alterations and fitting, and group and production packages.

Revenue through rental fees $30-$300 per costume.

Success factors include comprehensive costume inventory (Halloween, theatrical, character), quality costumes and accessories, sizing variety and alterations capability, cleaning and maintenance after each rental, and seasonal Halloween demand management.

Marketing focuses on Halloween season, schools and theaters, corporate events, and parties.

With Halloween spending strong and theatrical productions constant in 2025, costume rental offers seasonal opportunities serving parties and productions with inventory investment and seasonal concentration.