Cost of Exhibiting After 2023

How much does it cost to set up a booth at a trade show, and how can I explain these costs to my boss?

If you’re wondering about these questions, here are some answers.

The cost of participating in trade shows has changed for the year 2023.

Here are some examples of how pricing works in the trade show industry. Keep in mind that every city has its own rules and regulations regarding union labor, which can affect costs.

10 x 10 trade show exhibit rentals

In most major non-union cities, a 10 x 10 trade show booth rental ranges anywhere from $8,000 turnkey to $11,000 turnkey.

The prices that were mentioned here do not include show services. Locations include, Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Las Vegas 10 x 10 trade show exhibit rentals range from $9,000 – $13,000 because of union rules and regulations.

A Philadelphia, New York, or Boston 10 x 10 trade show exhibit rental will start anywhere from $10,000 to $16,000. The prices in the Northeast are typically higher because of union labor costs. 

The cost of a Chicago 10 x 10 exhibit rental ranges anywhere from $9,000 to $15,000.

The cost of a San Francisco 10 x 10 exhibit rental ranges from $11,000 to $18,000.

Please note: These are all turnkey prices, including graphics, flooring, furniture, labor, and supervision. These prices do not include material handling, show services, or anything else the show contractor has deemed mandatory.

10 x 20 trade show exhibit rentals

In most major non-union cities, a 10 x 20 trade show booth rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood from $8,000 turnkey to $18,000. The prices that were mentioned here do not include show services. Locations include, Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Las Vegas 10 x 20 trade show exhibit rental ranges from $16,000 to $33,000 because of union rules and regulations.

A Philadelphia, New York, or Boston 10 x 20 trade show exhibit rental will start anywhere in the neighborhood of $25,000 to $45,000. The prices in the Northeast are typically higher because of union labor costs.

The cost of a Chicago 10 x 20 Exhibit rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood of $21,000 to $35,000.

The cost of a San Francisco 10 x 20 exhibit rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood of $26,000 to $38,000.

These are turnkey prices, including graphics, flooring, furniture, labor, and supervision. These prices do not include material handling, show services, or anything else the show contractor has deemed mandatory.

20 x 20 trade show exhibit rentals

In most major non-union cities, a 20 x 20 trade show booth rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood of $18,000 turnkey to $31,000. The prices that were mentioned here do not include show services. Locations include Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Las Vegas 20 x 20 trade show exhibit rental ranges from $21,000 to $43,000 because of union rules and regulations.

A Philadelphia, New York, or Boston 20 x 20 trade show exhibit rental will start anywhere in the neighborhood of $40,000 to $66,000. The prices in the Northeast are typically higher because of union labor costs.

The cost of a Chicago 20 x 20 trade show exhibit rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood of $29,000 to $65,000.

The cost of a San Francisco 20 x 20 trade show exhibit rental ranges anywhere in the neighborhood of $41,000 to $78,000.

These are turnkey prices, including graphics, flooring, furniture, labor, and supervision. These prices do not include material handling, show services, or anything else the show contractor has deemed mandatory.

20 x 30 trade show exhibit rental pricing ranges drastically from any other exhibit size because of the different levels of customization  involved with this exhibit size. As a trade show exhibit management company, Exhibit Experience builds more 20 x 30 trade show booth rentals than any other exhibit size. All of our trade show exhibit rentals are 100% customized to the clients branding.

Exhibit Experience works with every exhibit size available. Exhibit Experience is a custom trade show exhibit rental house producing custom exhibits for all industries worldwide.