How much to charge for photo booth rental
Rates reviewed June 2026
Photo booth rental is priced as an hourly event package with add-ons. The trendy 360 and mirror booths are the premium, and because weddings and corporate events book ahead, a deposit holds the date.
You should charge
$695
per event · typical $400–$1,500
Why this number. Package by hours and upsell the 360 booth, prints, and custom backdrops. The 360 booth is the current must-have for events, so it both raises the ticket and is the thing clients come asking for by name.
Typical photo booth rental prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 3-hour package | $400 – $700 |
| 360 booth | $700 – $1,200 |
| Per extra hour | $100 – $200 |
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What changes the price
- Hours of coverage
- Booth type (open-air, 360, mirror)
- Props, backdrop, and prints
- Attendant
The pricing move most people miss
Package by hours and upsell the 360 booth, prints, and custom backdrops. The 360 booth is the current must-have for events, so it both raises the ticket and is the thing clients come asking for by name.
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for photo booth rental?+
Most photo booth rental is priced $400–$1,500 per event, with a typical rate around $700 per event. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to hours of coverage and booth type (open-air, 360, mirror). Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for photo booth rental?+
Most photo booth rental is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for photo booth rental as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $400 to $700 per event. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $1,500.
What affects how much photo booth rental costs?+
The biggest factors are hours of coverage; booth type (open-air, 360, mirror); props, backdrop, and prints; attendant. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote photo booth rental so the client says yes?+
Package by hours and upsell the 360 booth, prints, and custom backdrops. The 360 booth is the current must-have for events, so it both raises the ticket and is the thing clients come asking for by name. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.