- Columbia, SC
- Santa Claus
- $80 first 30 min + rt travel for out of town visit
Jo L. N. said
“He was amazing! ”
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66 Santa Clauses serving Columbia, SC
- Columbia, SC
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Jennifer P. said
“Dr. Bop participated in a PTSO Holiday event at AC Flora High School. He kindly agreed to be our Grinch and wear a costume we provided. He went above and beyond by making decorations for his shoes... ”
- Columbia, SC
- Santa Claus
- $150 & up
Irina C. said
“She's amazing we had a fun time kids enjoyed her!! ”
- Columbia, SC
- Santa Claus
- $150 and up
Liz P. said
“We apprecaute him so much and he was truly fantastic. ”
- West Columbia, SC
- Santa Claus
- 2 miles from Columbia
- $50 - $1000
Keressa C. said
“Santa Jim was booked for a military Christmas party. At the last minute, there was a location change and he was still on time, flexible, considerate and understanding of the location change. He went... ”
- West Columbia, SC
- Santa Claus
- 2 miles from Columbia
- $125-250
Mark R. said
“Santa De did a fantastic job at our client/office holiday party, even amid our chaos and the multiple kids and pets running around! Patient, friendly and professional. Highly recommended and we will... ”
- Lexington, SC
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Columbia
- Contact for rates
Hayley C. said
“Santa Frank blew it out of the park at our big Christmas event!! We had about 200 people in attendance. He has the perfect look and he and his wife are the kindest and most outgoing people!! ”
- Lexington, SC
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Columbia
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Sallie G. said
“Santa Kris is the perfect Santa! The kids were so amazed! He interacted so well with the children. We will certainly be booking him again next year. What a magical night! ”
- Camden, SC
- Santa Claus
- 30 miles from Columbia
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Grace S. said
“Santa David was the highlight of the evening. With five grandboys (4 of them under the age of 5) Santa David made Christmas Eve magical for them!!! ”
- Sumter, SC
- Santa Claus
- 40 miles from Columbia
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Kay M. said
“Santa came to see a mentally challenged relative and it was a big success! ”
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New member- Aiken, SC
- Santa Claus
- 50 miles from Columbia
- $200 and up
Everything about this Santa feels completely authentic—from his sparkling blue eyes and snow-white beard to his beautifully custom-made Santa suit. His custom...
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Quick facts for Santa Clauses in Columbia, SC
83,027 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 83,027 quotes to event planners.
1st most popular
Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,415 Santa Claus reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Santa Claus.
Columbia ranks #3
Columbia is the 3rd most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in South Carolina.
Popular events
Santa Clauses are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Corporate Events, and Nonprofit Events in Columbia, SC.
South Carolina ranks #20
South Carolina is the 20th most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
Past events for Santa Clauses in Columbia, SC
Santa "Yulefather" Claus is Amazing
Santa Claus
5.0
November 15, 2025
3 hours
We apprecaute him so much and he was truly fantastic.
Event total
$315
Santa Jerry was phenomenal
Santa Claus
5.0
December 6, 2025
2 hours
This was the 2nd straight year we’ve used Santa Jerry for our Christmas event, and once again he didn’t disappoint. Despite his busy schedule he made time for us and made all the kids day with his calm demeanor and North Pole magic.
Event total
$375
Yulefather arrived ahead of time to get details of our plans
Santa Claus
5.0
December 6, 2025
1.5 hour
He was prepared with a beautiful old leather period book that he writes the kids names in, he’s really personal and calm with the kids. We have Santa on the front porch every year. The weather was cold and damp. This Santa was great about the weather and going with the flow!
Event total
$200
About booking Santa Clauses in Columbia, SC
Ensure your Christmas festivities are a success with a visit from Saint Nicholas himself. Skip the shopping mall this holiday season and let Santa travel straight from the North Pole to Columbia, SC for your holiday event. With their authentic red suits and fluffy white beards, our professional Santa Claus performers are ready to make your Christmas celebration unforgettable!
Santa Claus is a must-have for any holiday party, corporate event, or community gathering. Hire Santa to deliver presents, read stories, and pose for photo ops in front of the Christmas tree. The cost of booking Santa in Columbia, South Carolina will vary depending on how long you need him, the activities that are included, and the Santa’s likeness — real-bearded Santas typically have higher rates.
Begin your search by browsing Columbia Santa profiles on GigSalad to request free quotes. Santas book up quickly around Christmas, so start planning as early as possible. Look at photos, videos, and reviews from past clients to choose the perfect Santa for your event. When talking about renting Santa services, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, preferred activities, and any special requests you might have.
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Santa Clauses serving the Columbia, SC area
These Santa Clauses serve the wider Columbia and Richland county area and travel to State Park, West Columbia, Forest Acres, Cayce, Springdale, Richland, Arthur, Seven Oaks, Irmo, Hopkins, Lexington, Sharp, Gaston, Ballentine, Blythewood, White Rock, Elgin, Swansea, Gadsden, Pelion, Chapin, Eastover, Peak, Jenkinsville, and Lugoff.