Rent or Buy a Tuxedo?
A rental costs about the same as owning, every single time. The big rental companies charge $138 to $199 per event; a Pakaro tuxedo costs $199.99 to $239.99 and is yours to keep, so it pays for itself by the second time you wear it.
Shop all tuxedos- Price
- From $199.99
- Chest sizes
- 34 to 60
- Lengths
- Short · Regular · Long
- Delivery
- Across the United States
15 colours in Shawl Lapel, Peak Lapel, Double-Breasted Vest, Paisley Velvet Lapel, Double-Breasted.
What a tuxedo costs
| Price | After the event | Next event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakaro (buy) | $199.99 to $239.99 | Yours to keep, with a matching vest on most styles | Wear it again at no cost |
| Men's Wearhouse (rent) | $137.99 to $169.99, plus a $12 damage and handling fee | Returned | Rent again |
| The Black Tux (rent) | $179 to $199 per tuxedo; about $251 for a full outfit | Returned | Rent again |
| Generation Tux (rent) | From $139 | Returned | Rent again |
Rental prices as listed on each company's website on October 16, 2026, for the suit or tuxedo itself unless noted; shirts, shoes and accessories are priced or bundled differently by each. Check their sites for current prices. Pakaro is not affiliated with Men's Wearhouse, The Black Tux or Generation Tux. Their names are used only to compare prices.
When buying wins
If you'll wear it twice, buying is cheaper. Two rentals at Men's Wearhouse cost at least $299.98 with the fees; two at The Black Tux at least $358. A Pakaro shawl lapel tuxedo is $199.99 once.
Buying also means your exact size: chest 34 to 60 in short, regular and long lengths, kept for every wedding, gala and prom that follows.
How much does it cost to rent a tux?
At the big rental companies, a tuxedo rental cost $137.99 to $199 per event when we checked on October 16, 2026. Men's Wearhouse listed $137.99 to $169.99 plus a $12 damage and handling fee, The Black Tux $179 to $199 for the tuxedo (about $251 for a full outfit), and Generation Tux from $139.
Shirts, shoes, ties and vests are priced or bundled differently by each company, so the full rental price for one event is often higher than the tuxedo alone.
Prom, weddings and groomsmen
For prom, a bought tuxedo is ready again for homecoming, formals and the next prom. For weddings, a groom or groomsman who owns his tuxedo has it for every wedding after, and each groomsman can pick his own size and length.
Rental companies sometimes run prom and group offers, so check their current prices before you compare.
When renting makes sense
For a single event when you are still growing, or when you want a shirt, shoes and accessories in one package with in-person fitting, a rental can be the simpler choice.
Questions
Is it cheaper to buy or rent a tuxedo?
Renting is cheaper for one event only if the rental costs less than buying. A Pakaro tuxedo costs $199.99 to $239.99, about the price of one rental, so buying is cheaper from the second wear.
How much does it cost to rent a tux?
About $138 to $199 for the tuxedo itself at Men's Wearhouse, The Black Tux and Generation Tux, as listed on their sites on October 16, 2026. Shirts, shoes and accessories can add to that.
How much does it cost to buy a tuxedo?
Pakaro tuxedos are $199.99 to $239.99, most with a matching vest, in chest sizes 34 to 60 and short, regular and long lengths.
Should I rent or buy a tux for prom?
If there is any chance of another formal, homecoming or wedding, buying usually costs less overall, because one rental costs about the same as owning.
What comes with a Pakaro tuxedo?
The jacket and trousers, plus a matching vest on the shawl lapel, peak lapel and paisley velvet styles. The double-breasted tuxedo is two pieces. Dress shirts are sold separately at $44.99.
What sizes do the tuxedos come in?
Tuxedo jackets come in chest sizes 34 to 60, each in short, regular and long lengths. The size guide on each product page explains the lengths.
How fast can I get it?
We deliver across the United States. At checkout you can choose Standard delivery (3 to 5 business days) or Express (1 to 2 business days).