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Never miss a booking with our party rental answering service

Make sure every call is answered and every event lead is captured, day or night. Grow your party rental business with 24/7 answering.

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How it works

Set up your party rental phone answering service in minutes

Sign up, tell us about your party rental business, and let Upfirst professionally handle every call.

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Tell us about your party rental company

Let us know about your services, inventory, booking process, and any special instructions for your callers. We'll make sure every conversation follows your guidelines.

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We answer every call on the first ring

From event inquiries to last-minute rental changes, your customers always reach a friendly, knowledgeable voice. No more missed calls, voicemails, or lost bookings.

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You get the most important details

After every call, you’ll receive a clear summary and recording via SMS or email. Stay on top of reservations, questions, and customer requests without lifting a finger.

24/7 answering service for party rental companies

Why do you need a party rental phone answering service?

It's not easy to answer every call. You're busy, calls get missed, and the person doesn't bother to leave a voicemail. But each phone call in the party rental business could be your next chance to book an event or answer urgent questions, which in turn means lost business and possibly disappointed clients.

Here’s why party rental companies trust our answering service to keep the party going:

  • Capture every lead. From last-minute event bookings to equipment questions, our 24/7 service ensures you never miss an opportunity, even after hours or on weekends.
  • Stay on top of your schedule. While you’re busy delivering tents, setting up tables, or coordinating with vendors, we handle your calls, collect important details, and help book appointments.
  • Focus on growing your business. Let us manage your calls and inquiries so you can focus on what you do best: making every event a success.
Benefits

How does our party rental answering service help your business?

See how our call handling service helps small businesses answer calls every day.

Never miss a booking, capture every opportunity

Every call could be your next big event. With Upfirst’s party rental answering service, you'll never miss a call, whether you’re setting up tents or delivering tables. That means no more missed bookings and more money in your pocket.

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    Save on staffing costs and boost your bottom line

    Hiring extra staff or a traditional call center gets expensive when you operate a small business. Upfirst gives you a cost-effective way to answer each call, so you can say goodbye to high payroll costs and hello to more profits for your party rental business.

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      Focus on events, not your phone

      From prepping bounce houses to coordinating pickup schedules, your hands are full. Let us handle the calls so you can concentrate on what matters most, like delighting your customers and growing your business.

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        Customize your call handling for any rental situation

        Whether you need us to take detailed messages, handle urgent equipment requests, or schedule drop-offs and pickups, you can customize the how we handle your calls.

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          Get up and running in no time

          We've built our platform so that you can get up and running in less than a day. Simply sign up for a free trial, add some information about your business and any call handling directions, test some calls, and then go live.

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            Get all the top features with our party rental answering services

            Get affordable, professional call handling designed for small businesses and busy business owners.

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            How to get started with our answering service for party rental companies

            Got no time? No problem. Getting started with your automated answering service takes less than a day.

            1. Add your information

            The first step: create your Upfirst account. It’s free to try for 14 days and there's no credit card required. Give us the basic details about your party rental business, customize your greeting, and select your AI's voice.

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            2. Set the rules

            Add important details to the Knowledge Base, such as your rental inventory, delivery areas, pricing, deposit policies, and answers to common questions about event bookings. You can also set custom instructions for specific scenarios, like last-minute reservations or weather-related inquiries.

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            3. Test some calls

            Make a few test calls to your new AI voice agent. Simulate real customer questions, like availability checks or reservation requests, and see how the AI handles them. Adjust and refine the information until everything sounds just right.

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            4. Never miss a call again

            When you’re happy with the setup, you’re ready to go live! Forward your missed calls, after-hours inquiries, or every call to your Upfirst number. Our AI answering service will start capturing leads, answering questions, and booking rentals, so you can focus on growing your party rental business.

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            Integrations

            Connect to the apps your party rental business already uses with Zapier

            Whether you need to pass contact info to Rentman or send appointment updates to Google Calendar, our Zapier integrations easily passes the data you need.

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            Party rental answering service FAQs

            Have a question about our answering service that isn't answered here? Get in touch with our team.

            How much does a party rental answering service cost?

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            Our party rental answering service has simple and transparent pricing with no setup fees, no contracts, and a 14 day free trial. Plans start at $24.95 per month for 30 calls, $59.95 per month for 90 calls, $159.95 per month for 300 calls, and $299 per month for 600 calls. You only pay for live conversations handled by your Upfirst agent.

            How does setup for a party rental answering service work?

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            Getting your party rental answering service running is quick. After you create your account, share any important information about your business, connect your calendar, set up call transfer rules if necessary, and directions on how to handle calls. Your Upfirst agent is ready to answer calls within minutes.

            Can I keep my current business phone number?

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            Yes. You can keep your existing number by forwarding calls to Upfirst. Most party rental businesses use call forwarding so they do not have to change any phone numbers on their website or marketing materials.

            Can Upfirst connect to Rentman and other CRMs?

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            Yes. Upfirst can connect to Rentman and many other CRMs through direct integrations or Zapier. Your call data, lead information, and rental requests can sync automatically so you always have updated details in your system.

            How does Upfirst handle spam calls?

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            Spam calls are filtered automatically. You are not charged for spam, quick hang ups, or calls that last less than 15 seconds.

            How will I be notified when a call comes in?

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            You receive instant notifications for every call, including caller details, the full transcript, and any actions your agent completed. Notifications can be sent by email or SMS.

            Can Upfirst answer common questions from callers?

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            Yes. You can teach Upfirst the answers to your most common party rental questions such as availability, pricing, delivery areas, setup requirements, or deposit policies. Your agent responds with accurate and consistent information every time.

            Try our party rental answering service today for free

            Never miss a booking or important call again. Try Upfirst free for 14 days and let us handle your calls so you can focus on making every event unforgettable.

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