Santa Clauses for hire near me

Hire a Santa Claus to bring the magic of the North Pole straight to your celebration. Find Santa Clauses for hire near you, with profiles, pricing, and FAQs to help you book with confidence.

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  1. FAQ about hiring a Santa Claus
  2. FAQ about becoming a Santa Claus

FAQ about hiring a Santa Claus

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.

Each performer will have their own unique look and costume, but you’ll generally be able to find a Santa for hire with a real beard if that’s your preference! Before you hire Santa, look through their profile to see photos and read reviews from other clients to see if they meet your requirements.

If you can't find a real-bearded Santa for hire, there are also amazing Santas out there with high-quality costumes and fake beards that could be a great choice for your holiday event.

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 find a holiday characters and Santas for hire near you so you can choose the perfect entertainment 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!

You can hire Santa Claus performers to do various activities, such as handing out gifts, posing for photos, reading a story, or hosting games. You can hire 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! Hire 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!

FAQ about becoming a Santa Claus

As a Santa Claus for hire, you can 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 book 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.

Santa Clauses around Morton Grove, IL

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Santa Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.86 (14)
61 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus
  • $75 - $2,000

Aaron B. said “Santa Paul was awesome with the kids, even got involved playing games in the arcade with the kids. It was an awesome event. ”
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
23 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus
  • $125 and up

Brigitte W. said “Santa Matt was amazing with all the dogs that came to visit with Santa. He took his time with each pet to get them as calm as they could be for a great photo an include the fur humans as well. Many of... ”
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Dj EDLo

5.0 (15)
Top Performer
56 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • DJ / Santa Claus
  • Contact for rates

Jeri M. said “I would absolutely hire DJ EDLo again! He was very flexible when our evening timeline changed and went with the flow. Read the crowd on what was going over well --might be the most people I've seen on... ”
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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (38)
129 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Santa Claus
  • $185 and up

Maggie B. said “We had Jedi Dave and Darth Vader come to my son’s 7th birthday party, and they were fantastic! Jedi Dave was especially great—he kept 12 very energetic boys entertained for the full hour. My son can... ”
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Why book Santa Clauses

Santa Claus is a necessity for any holiday event or Christmas party. Hire Santa to deliver presents, pose for photos, read stories, or even host some reindeer games. Some Santas can even bring Mrs. Claus and his elf helpers for extra assistance and fun photo opportunities! Choose your location to find Santas near you and create a magical memory at your gathering.

Before you hire a Santa Claus, take the time to browse profiles for photos and videos to find the perfect Santa for your event. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about the services offered and ensure they match what you envision. Once you find a Santa you want to hire, get all the event details in writing with a contract or booking agreement. When you book on GigSalad, your payments are secure and protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee.

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Santa Claus pricing

The best way to get accurate pricing is to request free, personalized quotes from Santa Clauses near you.

To give you a ballpark, we’ve used past GigSalad quotes to get average nationwide pricing for hiring a Santa Claus.

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