Someone renting a tailcoat or suit asks what the package costs, how much a cancellation or damage costs, what tailoring costs and whether the suit can be sent by post. These decide 50 points out of a hundred.
jyvaskylanjuhla-asu.com · Jyväskylän pukuvuokraamo Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 0715544-3), Jyväskylä; shop selling and renting party and wedding dresses and men's suits (jyvaskylanjuhla-asu.com)
66.6SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package70
Cancellation terms50
Liability for damage20
Repair sewing price0
Delivery by post50
Basic metrics · 84.9
Digital quality84
Transparency100
Reachability60
AI quality score88
+ Public rental price list online: tailcoat package 180 euros and the other suit packages with their prices are visible without making contact
Basic metrics: 84.9, rank 1 · no change
– Alterations price: The price of alterations was not found in the rental price list, on the men's suits page or in the rental terms.
veston.fi · Fonglan Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2413231-5); Pukuliike Veston, a shop specialising in the sale and rental of men's suits, with stores in Tampere, Helsinki and Kuopio (veston.fi)
64.4SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package65
Cancellation terms50
Liability for damage20
Repair sewing price64
Delivery by post100
Basic metrics · 71.2
Digital quality73
Transparency70
Reachability60
AI quality score82
+ Rental price list online: tailcoat package from 185 euros, black suit from 145 euros and other packages are visible without making contact
frakkivuokraus.fi · Miesten Frakki & Pukuvuokraamo Gasell GP (Iso Roobertinkatu 35-37, Helsinki); men's formalwear rental and sales plus an alteration tailor; business ID (Y-tunnus) not stated on the site (frakkivuokraus.fi)
62.1SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package60
Cancellation terms100
Liability for damage60
Repair sewing price78
Delivery by post50
Basic metrics · 53.8
Digital quality50
Transparency45
Reachability52
AI quality score75
+ Comprehensive rental price list online: tailcoat package from 189.90 euros, morning suit package from 189.90 euros and tuxedo packages with prices
niinatar.fi · Niinatar (sole trader, business ID (Y-tunnus) 1980014-7, entrepreneur Niina Kuhta), founded 2005; specialist shop for wedding and party dresses, shops in Helsinki and Oulu (niinatar.fi)
61.9SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package71
Cancellation terms25
Liability for damage100
Repair sewing price80
Delivery by post0
Basic metrics · 65.4
Digital quality62
Transparency68
Reachability52
AI quality score81
+ Rental suit price list online: tailcoat 179 euros, academic tailcoat 199 euros and black tuxedo 169 euros with package contents
Basic metrics: 65.4, rank 3 · ▼ 1 place
– Delivery by post: The price list and terms on the Vuokrapuvut page do not mention postal delivery or online ordering.
tapiolanjuhlapuku.fi · Tapiolan Juhlapuku Oy (PRH 2738005-8), Espoo; family business specialised in the sale and rental of wedding and formal dresses since 2002 (tapiolanjuhlapuku.fi)
46.9SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package82
Cancellation terms0
Liability for damage0
Repair sewing price100
Delivery by post0
Basic metrics · 51.0
Digital quality78
Transparency20
Reachability52
AI quality score55
+ Family business since 2002, comprehensive selection of formal and wedding attire for men, women and children, sale and rental
Basic metrics: 51.0, rank 6 · ▲ 1 place
– Cancellation terms: cancellation terms were not found on the front page, company page, contact details or men's suits page.
kavaljeeri.com · Pukuvuokraamo Kavaljeeri Oy (PRH 2861941-1), Tampere; rental, sale and made-to-measure of men's and boys' suits, founded in 2005 (kavaljeeri.com)
42.2SCORE
Price of a tailcoat package70
Cancellation terms0
Liability for damage0
Repair sewing price0
Delivery by post0
Basic metrics · 56.5
Digital quality83
Transparency35
Reachability45
AI quality score61
+ Rental period clearly stated (normally 4-5 days) and the suit is delivered pressed in a garment bag with minor alterations
Basic metrics: 56.5, rank 4 · ▼ 2 places
– Cancellation terms: Cancellation terms were not found on the front page, the rental suit pages or the contact details.
Published rental price of a tailcoat package (coat, trousers, shirt, waistcoat, bow tie, buttons). A from-price is accepted.
150 € or less = 100 points, 250 € or more = 0, directly proportional in between.
20 p
Cancellation terms
QUESTIONHow much do I lose if I cancel the rental?
How large a share of the payment is lost when the customer cancels in good time.
Tiered, only a €30 fee if earliest = 100, half is lost = 50, half back only more than 30 days before and otherwise all lost = 25.
12 p
Liability for damage
QUESTIONWhat do I pay if the suit is damaged or lost?
Upper limit of liability in the rental terms.
€0 deductible with insurance = 100, selling price less wear = 60, full selling price = 20.
8 p
Repair sewing price
QUESTIONHow much does altering a suit by sewing cost?
Price of the cheapest published repair or alteration job.
10 € or less = 100 points, 60 € or more = 0, directly proportional in between.
5 p
Delivery by post
QUESTIONCan I get the suit by post if I don't live nearby?
Does the rental company mention postal delivery or online ordering.
Online order and prepaid return label = 100, postage by agreement and shipping costs for the customer = 50.
5 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison measures men's tailcoat rental, because all six have a public tailcoat price. Wedding dresses and gowns were left out.
Prices are from-prices and may vary by shop and around the time of the Old Dances. Information that was not found on the company's pages is marked as missing and gets 0 points for that item.
About this comparison
We scored 6 suit rental companies operating in Finland on 20 metrics: transparency, reachability and data quality. The key question: can you see the rental price, rental period and damage terms before you book a fitting?
Renting a tailcoat, tuxedo or suit for a party is cheaper than buying, but rental shops are hard to compare because the price is often only given at the fitting. Some rental shops still publish a rental price list online, so you can see the price of a suit package before contact. We compiled here a guide to what to look at before booking a fitting: openness of the rental price, rental period and return, deposit and damage terms, and whether alterations and care are included in the price.
What transparency means in this category
Rental price list publicly shown without contacting (25), rental period and return time stated (15), fitting and size range stated (15), damage, compensation and cleaning terms stated (15), deposit or security amount stated (10), inclusion or price of alterations and repairs stated (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) or sole-trader name and service area shown (10)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
The rental price of a formal outfit is often given only at the fitting. Some rental companies still publish a rental price list online, so you can see the price of a tailcoat, tuxedo or suit before getting in touch. We give the most weight to price list openness, because it is the renter's biggest pain point.
Damage and deposit terms vary a lot. Some rental shops publicly state the deposit amount, liability for damage and late fee, while others do not present the terms online at all. The renter is liable for the costume, so finding the terms in advance is important.
The rental price usually includes washing and servicing. Most rental companies have the suit washed and serviced after every rental, and the customer must not wash the suit themselves. Alterations such as shortening the trouser legs may be included in the price or cost extra.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
The rental price usually includes washing and servicing. Most rental companies have the suit washed and serviced after every rental, and the customer may not wash the suit themselves. Still, check whether the basic price covers only the jacket and trousers or the whole package with accessories.
The rental period is typically a few days. Many rental shops give the suit for four or five days and charge a late fee if the suit is not returned on time. Agree a longer period in advance if the event is far from home.
The renter is responsible for damage. Some rental companies publicly state the deposit amount and the liability for compensation in a damage or loss situation, while others do not disclose the terms online at all. Read the rental terms before signing the contract.
Alterations may be included in the price or cost extra. Hemming trouser legs and altering sleeves are often included in the rental price, but larger alterations such as taking in the waist are typically charged separately. Book a fitting well in advance so there is time for the alterations.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Book a fitting appointment several weeks before the event, especially in spring during the peak season for upper secondary school formal dances (vanhojen tanssit) and graduation celebrations, when the most popular sizes and models are booked up quickly.
Ask in advance what the rental price includes exactly: jacket, trousers, shirt, waistcoat, bow tie and shoes may be in separate packages or cost extra.
Find out the return date and any late fee already at the booking stage, so that returning the suit is not left unclear after the celebration.
Check the deposit amount and liability for damages in the rental terms before you sign the agreement, because the renter is responsible for the costume for the whole rental period.
Frequently asked questions
Why don't suit rental shops state prices online?
Some rental shops price the suit only at the fitting, because the price depends on the chosen accessories and any alterations. Some still publish a rental price list online, so you can see the price of a suit package before making contact. In the comparison we give the most weight to the openness of the price list.
How long is the rental period for a suit usually?
The rental period is usually four to five days, after which the suit is returned to the rental shop for servicing. A longer rental period can usually be agreed separately. Some rental shops charge a late fee if the suit is not returned on the agreed day.
Who is responsible if a rented suit is damaged?
The customer who made the rental is responsible for the costume for the whole rental period, even if the user is someone else. Some rental shops state the deposit amount and liability for compensation in case of damage or loss in their rental terms. Read the terms before signing the agreement.
Are alteration work and washing included in the rental price?
Washing and maintenance of the suit after each rental are usually included in the price, and the customer may not wash the suit themselves. Minor alterations such as shortening the trouser legs are often included in the price, but larger alterations are usually charged separately.
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