How much does RC digger party hire cost in the UK?
If you are planning a digger-themed party or event, the first question is usually how much it will cost. The honest answer is that it depends, because no two venues, guest lists or timings are the same. This guide explains what moves the price, what a fair quote should include and what to ask any supplier before you book.
Our starting prices: Little Diggers Farm (ages 3 to 6) from £360 and Pro Operators Site (ages 6 and up) from £480. Corporate events are quoted individually. The final price depends on your location and timings.
What affects the price of RC digger party hire
1. The package and the age group
Younger children use smaller, gentler machines, while older children and adults can handle bigger machines and more complex challenges. A farm-themed set-up for ages 3 to 6 is a different build from a construction site with a crane, loaders and dump trucks for ages 6 and up.
2. How long the activity runs
Most parties get around 2 hours of play, plus set-up and pack-down time on either side. A longer session or a drop-in activity at a fair that runs for several hours takes more time and so costs more.
3. Where the event is
The supplier has to bring the machines, the arena and the floor protection to you. A venue near their base is cheaper to serve than one a couple of hours away, so travel is built into the price.
4. Indoors or outdoors
Indoor events need the floor properly protected. Outdoor events may need a gazebo or a flat, clear patch of ground. Either way, the set-up should be planned in advance. Our guide to indoor digger parties explains what is involved.
5. Time of year and day
Popular dates, especially December and summer weekends, fill up early. Booking early gives you the best choice of dates.
6. Group size
The number of children matters because it decides how you run the session. Between 3 and 6 children can drive at the same time, so a party of 30 is organised into small groups that take turns. Tell your supplier the real numbers so the quote matches.
What a fair quote should include
Before comparing prices, make sure you are comparing like with like. A clear quote should state:
- The length of the play session, and how early the supplier arrives to set up
- The size of the arena and the space your venue needs to provide
- Whether an operator or host runs the activity for the whole session
- Floor protection for indoor venues
- Travel to your venue
- What is included, such as games, treasure hunts or a birthday banner
- The deposit, how it is paid and what happens if you need to change the date
Questions to ask any supplier
- How many children can play at once, and how do you make sure every child gets a turn?
- How long do you need for set-up and pack-down?
- How do you protect my venue's floor?
- Do you hold public liability insurance, and can I see the certificate? Many venues will ask for it.
- What happens if there is a problem with the equipment on the day?
- What does the quote include, and is there anything extra to pay?
What our packages include
- A friendly operator for the whole session
- A protected sand arena, 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 metres
- Real RC machines, with a bigger Pro excavator to try in both packages
- Birthday banner, treasure hunt and games
- Set-up and pack-down
See the full details on our kids birthday parties page.
How to get the best value
- Give accurate details. Date, venue, number of children and ages let the supplier quote correctly the first time.
- Book early. Popular dates go first, so you keep your choice of timings.
- Check the space. A venue that has the right amount of clear floor space makes set-up quicker and smoother.
- Choose the right package for the age group. It is better to match the machines to the children than to pay for features they will not use.
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