Santa Clauses for Hire Near Me

Professional Santas generally cost $150-$300 an hour, depending on your location, the services they offer, and their overall quality and likeness to the jolly man himself. Real-bearded Santas typically charge more for their authenticity. Quality Santa performers book up fast, so start your search early.

Check out our Santa booking tips to get advice on how to rent a Santa service for your holiday celebration.

Some Santas do have a real beard! Others wear a beard with their costume specifically for holiday events. When booking a Santa, be sure to ask them about these details and let them know your preferences.

Yes, a professional Santa Claus should bring his own costume to events. High-quality Santas invest in their attire to achieve an authentic look.

Some Santa Claus performers offer additional services and characters like elves and Mrs. Claus. It depends on the performers that are available in your area. Luckily, GigSalad makes it easy to check out your local options so you can choose the perfect characters for your event.

It’s always good to browse through reviews and feedback from a performer’s past clients. This helps you know what to expect if you rent a Santa service for your own event. Check out the reviews of your local Santas on GigSalad!

Santa Claus performers can do a variety of activities from handing out gifts, posing for photos, reading a story, or even hosting games. You can book Santa for a home visit with your family and loved ones, or have him drop by the office to bring his jolly to your company party.

There are all kinds of holiday events that would be perfect for a Santa appearance! Book Santa for a home visit to deliver presents and take family photos. Or have him come to your business and invite customers to bring their children to meet Santa. While Santa is most popular with kids, he can be a great addition to corporate events as well.

You could also host a breakfast with Santa for your community or have him help out with a tree-lighting ceremony. Whatever holiday party you’re planning, a visit from ol’ St. Nick is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages!

Santa Claus performers generally make between $150 - $300 an hour depending on your location, the activities you provide, and the quality of your costume. Those who have a real beard and invest in high-quality apparel generally get more holiday gigs.

Your travel radius is completely up to you! Because Santas have a high demand during the busy holiday season, you may get requests to travel outside of your local area. If you are open to traveling for gigs, be sure to discuss travel costs with your clients.

It is often recommended but Santa performers are not required to have a criminal records check. Some clients may request this before feeling comfortable booking your services for private events.