Dodgem cars are fast becoming one of the most famous carnival children’s rides. Inflatable bumper cars are also available for hire nowadays at your next event. They are highly safe and provide hours of fun for children and adults alike.

When you think of a fun fair or festival, the first image that comes to mind is often a track packed full of bumper cars. Only a few attractions offer as much fun, high-speed action, and highly reliable entertainment as one of these amusement rides: the teenagers, older children and adults alike all love to get behind the wheel completely safe, cushioned vehicle and race along!

Dodgem car for hire will suit whichever kind of gathering you’re holding, whether for fundraising, team-building, or to give your customers some much-needed fun.

Traditional Build-Dodgem Cars:

1. Size of Track – Approx 60ft x 40ft

2. How Many Cars – Approx 14 – 16 cars

3. Power– We supply power from a generator

4. Music– The ride comes with music; however, this can be turned off if requested

5. Trackway– If the ground for set up is soft, the trackway can be used at an additional fee

6. Access—The traditional build-up dodgem is great for both indoors and outdoors. It is not trailer-mounted, so it can be carried inside a venue. The cost for a carry-in is much higher than a standard build-up outside.

Modern Fold-Up Dodgem Cars:

1. Size of Track– Approx 85ft x 40ft

2. How Many Cars – Approx 16 cars

3. Power– We supply power from a generator

4. Music– The ride comes with music; however, this can be turned off if requested

5. Trackway– If the ground for set up is soft, the trackway can be used at an additional fee

6. Access—Due to its trailer mounting, the modern fold-up dodgem requires a minimum of 9 feet of access. It can not be carried inside a venue; however, it can be driven into a venue subject to a site visit.

Traditional Dodgem cars fit great with a vintage theme and work lovely with a carousel and traditional side stalls. They have a charming little track with conventional sign writing; however, the lighting is more flashy than a modern fold-up dodgem. The modern fold-up dodgem does not have traditional sign writing and is usually covered in contemporary artwork. Some modern fold-up tracks are themed to Formula One or Rock n Roll, which works great for themed events.

Top Factors to Consider in Calculating the Dodgems Hire Cost:

There are a number of things to consider when calculating the dodgem hire cost.

1. Length of Operating Time:

The length of operating time is one significant factor when calculating the cost. The standard hire times for the dodgems are 4 hours and 6 hours, but we can give you a quote for as many hours as you like.

The length of time affects the total cost because the staff is paid hourly, so the longer the serving time, the more we will have to pay our staff.

2. Time of Day:

The time of day affects the cost of the dodgems hire because if you want event providers to operate past 10 pm, they can have to pay our staff extra for the unsociable hours.

3. Day of the Week:

The day of the week affects the cost, as Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are the most in-demand days. Hence, they need to charge going rates, but if your event is during the week, we can do it cheaper for you.

4. Event Location:

This is a factor in hire cost as the further the location from our bases, the more fuel it will cost and the more we will have to pay our staff for transport times. Suppose the area is also too far to drive back home after setting up the ride the day before. In that case, they must also add accommodation costs to the total amount.

5. Number of People Attending the Event:

The number of people at the event is a factor in hiring costs because the more people needed to accommodate, the more staff we will need. More staff will help us provide better service at an event with a large number of guests.

6. Difficulty Getting to the Setup Location:

This is a factor in pricing because if it is very difficult to set the location, it could take us much longer to set and take down the dodgems. Also, if it is a long distance to the setup location from where we can park our vehicles, we might need more staff to help move the equipment.

If you are interested in the Dodgems ride and are looking to hire them for your next event, contact us at Melbourne Amusement Hire now!