Photo Booth Rental Cost: Open Air, Enclosed and 360
Photo booth rental prices by hours and booth type, what unlimited prints and attendants add, and typical package inclusions.
Updated 2026-08-01
Photo booths are priced per package hour, and the base price nearly always includes an attendant, props and a digital gallery.
The two upsells that matter are unlimited prints and a custom backdrop. Everything else — GIFs, filters, guest book — is usually already in the package.
360 booths are the current premium tier and cost roughly 40–70% more than an open-air booth for the same hours.
Typical price
A four-hour open-air booth with prints and an attendant commonly runs $650–$900.
Price breakdown
| Item | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open-air booth, 2 hours | $350 – $550 | Attendant included. |
| Open-air booth, 4 hours | $550 – $900 | Most popular package. |
| Enclosed booth, 3 hours | $500 – $850 | Classic curtain booth. |
| 360 booth, 2 hours | $600 – $1,100 | Video, not prints. |
| Mirror booth, 3 hours | $550 – $950 | Touchscreen interface. |
| Additional hour | $100 – $200 | Booked in advance is cheaper. |
| Unlimited prints | +$75 – $200 | Sometimes included. |
| Custom backdrop | +$100 – $300 | Branded or floral. |
| Idle hour (setup gap) | $50 – $100 | When booth waits between uses. |
What drives the price
- Booth type and hours booked.
- Whether prints are unlimited or capped.
- Backdrop and template customization.
- Travel distance and venue load-in difficulty.
- Date: peak Saturdays cost more.
How to pay less
- Book three hours instead of four; usage drops after the first two.
- Use the standard backdrop and only customize the print template.
- Go digital-only if your guests mostly share to phones.
- Book off-peak dates and Fridays or Sundays.
- Bundle with another service from the same vendor.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is an attendant included for all booked hours?
- Are prints unlimited?
- How much space and power do you need?
- How long is setup, and is there an idle fee?
- Do we get all the digital files, and when?
Red flags
- No attendant on site for a booth at an open-bar event.
- Print caps buried in the contract.
- Digital gallery delivered weeks later or held behind an upsell.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours of photo booth do I need?
- Three to four hours covers most receptions — usage peaks in the first two hours after dinner.
- How much space does a photo booth need?
- Plan on a 10x10 footprint and one standard outlet; 360 booths need a bit more clearance.
- Is a 360 booth worth the extra cost?
- For younger, social-heavy crowds yes — but it produces videos, not printed strips, so it's a different product.