Our Portacool rentals keep guests cool at outdoor parties, weddings and events in San Antonio. We rent Portacool portable evaporative coolers, also called port a cool, porta cool or swamp coolers, plus barrel fans for tents, patios, backyards and outdoor work areas. A Portacool can drop the air temperature 10 to 15 degrees, which makes it a great portable alternative to air conditioning for outdoor events. Need true air conditioning? We also rent portable air conditioners, so call us to ask about sizes and availability.
Our Portacool portable coolers measure 16″ x 24.4″ x 42.2″, and we carry Portacool brand units plus other portable evaporative coolers. When they aren’t out on a rental, we use them to keep our own crew cool, because this is Texas. Our barrel fans measure 13″ wide by 30″ high and move a lot of air under a tent, on a patio or at a church festival. Point a couple at the dance floor or the buffet line and guests will thank you.
Is a Portacool the same as air conditioning?
No. A Portacool (some people write it Port-A-Cool) is an evaporative cooler, not an air conditioner. But outdoors, an air conditioner has no closed room to cool, so a port a cool is usually the better choice for cooling a tent, patio or backyard party without air conditioning. If you need real air conditioning for an indoor or closed-in space, ask us about our portable air conditioner rentals.
What’s the difference between a Portacool and a fan?
A fan moves the air that’s already there. A Portacool evaporative cooler pulls air across water-soaked pads, so the air coming out is cooler. Many customers pair Portacool coolers with barrel fans to cool a larger tent or patio.
Do Portacool rentals work under a tent?
Yes. Evaporative coolers work best with fresh air moving through, so open-sided tents, patios and backyards are ideal. Tell us the size of your space and we’ll help you figure out how many units you need.
Our showroom is right next to the San Antonio airport, so we’re easy to get to. For the best visit, book a showroom appointment so we have time to find what you need and get it ready for you. Portacool coolers require delivery, and our crew handles it for you.
Searching for Portacool rentals near me, porta cool or port a cool fan rentals, or portable air conditioner rentals in San Antonio? We rent by the day, week or month throughout San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne, Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Call (210) 340-2007 to check availability on Portacool coolers, fans and portable air conditioning for your date. Planning a cool-weather event instead? See our outdoor heater rentals.
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See how much bigger each size really is, how many chairs fit, and which tablecloth to rent.
2 to 4 guests standing
120" or 132" round, or a fitted spandex cover
6 comfortably, 8 is a tight fit
108" round tablecloth
8 comfortably, 10 is a tight fit
120" round tablecloth
10 comfortably, 12 is a tight fit
132" round tablecloth
6 comfortably, 8 with the ends
90" x 132" tablecloth
8 comfortably, 10 with the ends
90" x 156" tablecloth
