How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Photo Booth? 2026 Prices
Quick Answer
At Captured Celebrations, a staffed photo booth rental in Los Angeles costs $850 to $3,200 for a 2026 package, and most packages run 3 hours. A self-serve drop-off booth costs $500 to $1,200 for up to 6 hours. Extra hours are $150/hr on most booths ($300/hr on 360 and the Vintage Enclosed Booth). Every staffed package includes an attendant, a custom template, setup and breakdown, and a digital gallery.
Renting a photo booth from Captured Celebrations costs $500 to $3,200 in 2026. A self-serve drop-off booth starts at $500, a staffed 3-hour booth starts at $850, and specialty experiences like AI, 360 video and trading cards run $1,800 to $3,200.
Every number on this page is our own 2026 Los Angeles price. No guesses, no averages.
I'm Liz Colón, owner of Captured Celebrations. Our team has worked 500+ events across Southern California and earned 97 five-star Google reviews. Here is exactly how the price is built, so you can budget with confidence.
The key takeaway: $500 gets you a self-serve drop-off booth, and $850 gets you a staffed 3-hour booth. Prints, extra hours and specialty booths are what move the price up from there.
Photo Booth Cost by Booth Type
The booth you choose sets most of your price. Here is our full 2026 lineup, from the most affordable to the most elaborate.
| Booth | 2026 price | Coverage | Prints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-Off Photo Booth | $500 to $1,200 | Up to 6 hrs, no attendant | Digital only |
| Oak Photo Booth | $850 to $1,350 | 3 to 4 hrs | On Gold and Signature |
| Studio Quality Booth | $850 to $1,150 | 3 hrs | On Print and Signature |
| Open Air Photo Booth | $995 to $1,195 | 3 hrs | 2x6 on Print Party |
| Glam Photo Booth | $1,100 | 3 hrs | 4x6 included |
| Professional Headshot Station | $1,300 | 3 hrs | Digital delivery |
| Virtual Booth (guests' own phones, no AI) | $1,500 | 3 hrs | Digital only |
| Trading Card Photo Booth | $1,800 to $3,200 | 3 hrs | On Classic and Premium |
| AI Photo Booth | $1,995 to $2,500 | 3 hrs | On AI Print Booth |
| AI Caricature and Watercolor Booth | $1,995 | 3 hrs | Digital delivery |
| 360 Video Booth | $1,995 to $2,495 | 3 hrs, 2 attendants | Video, digital delivery |
| K-Pop Photocard Experience | $1,995 | 3 hrs | Printed photocards |
| Vintage Enclosed Booth | $3,000 | 3-hour minimum | 2x6 strip per person per session |
Want to compare every tier side by side? Our pricing page lists what each package includes, and the photo booth cost calculator builds a quote around your date and hours.
The tiers inside each booth
Most booths come in tiers. The step up is usually prints, a longer run time, or a richer design package.
| Package | Price | What the step up adds |
|---|---|---|
| Open Air Social Experience | $995 | Digital gallery, GIF and boomerang, sharing station |
| Open Air Print Party | $1,195 | Instant 2x6 prints, one print per person per session |
| Oak Silver | $850 | Solid oak booth, touchscreen, digital gallery |
| Oak Gold | $1,100 | Instant 2x6 or 4x6 prints |
| Oak Signature | $1,350 | A fourth hour and a premium design package |
| AI Digital Only Booth | $1,995 | AI transformations, instant digital sharing |
| AI Print Booth | $2,500 | Prints of every AI-transformed photo |
Photo Booth Cost by Event Type
Different events call for different booths. Here is where each celebration starts with us, and the add-ons worth knowing about.
Weddings
Three wedding packages include instant prints: the Oak Gold at $1,100, the Glam Experience at $1,100 and the Open Air Print Party at $1,195. The Oak Signature at $1,350 adds a fourth hour for longer receptions.
Wedding add-ons to consider are the audio guestbook at $349 and the guest book at $275, where guests paste in a print and leave a note.
Planning a Los Angeles wedding? Our LA photo booth cost guide for weddings goes deeper on reception timing, venue logistics and wedding packages.
Birthdays and parties
For a house party or backyard birthday, the $500 drop-off booth gives you up to 6 hours of self-serve fun. It is digital only, and we deliver, set up and pick up.
If you want an attendant keeping the energy up, the Open Air Social Experience starts at $995. For teen parties, the K-Pop Photocard Experience at $1,995 prints a photocard for every guest. See more ideas on our birthday photo booth page.
Quinceañeras
A quinceañera is a big, joyful night, and a print is a keepsake guests take home. The Open Air Print Party at $1,195 and the Glam Experience at $1,100 both include instant prints.
For a grand entrance moment, the 360 Video Booth starts at $1,995 with two attendants. Our bilingual team is happy to plan in English or Spanish. Explore the quinceañera photo booth options.
Corporate events and brand activations
Corporate pricing depends on what the booth needs to do for your brand. The Drop-Off Brand Activation at $1,200 adds full booth branding, a guest email or phone opt-in and a post-event recap.
The Virtual Booth at $1,500 runs on guests' own phones through a branded QR sign, with lead capture and no hardware. The Professional Headshot Station is $1,300, and trading cards start at $1,800.
Multi-day activations add $500 per extra day. See our corporate event photo booths and brand activation booths.
School events
For dances, grad nights and school fundraisers, the drop-off booth from $500 keeps costs low for a long evening. A staffed Open Air booth from $995 adds an attendant who keeps the line moving.
During the holidays, our School and Daycare package is $1,095 for 2 hours with 50 photo ornaments. More options live on our school and prom photo booth page.
What Changes the Price
Once you pick a booth, five things decide your final number.
1. Hours
Most packages include 3 hours. Each extra hour is $150 on most booths, and $300 on the 360 Video Booth and the Vintage Enclosed Booth.
If the booth needs to sit on site while it is not running, for example during dinner, an idle hour is $75.
2. Prints vs. digital
Prints are the most common step up inside a booth. On Open Air, moving from Social Experience to Print Party is $995 to $1,195. On Oak, it is $850 to $1,100.
Prints are one per person per session. On 2x6 packages, the 4x6 print upgrade is $75/hr with a 3-hour minimum, so $225 on a standard booking.
3. Attendant vs. drop-off
A drop-off booth is $500 to $1,200 for up to 6 hours because nobody from our team stays on site. A staffed booth starts at $850 for 3 hours and includes an attendant who runs the booth and keeps the line moving.
For very large events, a second attendant is $75/hr.
4. Custom design
Every staffed package includes a custom template. Extra design is where add-ons come in: a custom-printed step and repeat backdrop is $350, a custom prop package with four branded props is $350, and a flower wall is a $300 add-on.
5. Travel
There is no travel fee within 30 driving miles of our La Crescenta base, which covers most of LA County. Past 30 miles the travel fee is a flat $100 for 31 to 50 miles or $200 for 51 to 100 miles, calculated from the venue address and shown in your quote before you book.
What's Included and What Costs Extra
Included with every staffed package
- A professional on-site attendant
- Delivery, setup and breakdown
- A custom photo template for your event
- A digital gallery with instant sharing
Add-ons and their 2026 prices
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional hour | $150/hr ($300/hr for 360 and Vintage Enclosed) |
| Idle hour | $75 |
| 4x6 print upgrade | $75/hr, 3-hour minimum |
| Second attendant | $75/hr |
| Roaming photographer | $195/hr |
| Guest book | $275 |
| Flower wall | $300 |
| Audio guestbook | $349 with a booth |
| Step and repeat backdrop | $350 |
| Custom prop package | $350 |
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Photo Booth
A low headline price can turn into a high final bill once the extras show up. The fix is to compare vendors on the same terms.
Before you sign with anyone, including us, ask these questions:
- How many hours of active booth time does the package include?
- Is an attendant on site the whole time, or is it self-serve?
- Are prints included, and how many per guest? What size?
- What does each extra hour cost, and can I add one on the night?
- Is a custom template or overlay included, or is design extra?
- Is there a travel fee for my venue's city?
- How do guests get their digital photos, and how long does the gallery stay up?
- How much is the retainer, and when is the balance due?
- Does the vendor carry liability insurance and provide a certificate if my venue asks?
- Can I see real photos from a recent event like mine?
Put two quotes next to each other with these answers filled in. The cheaper sticker price is not always the cheaper booth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a photo booth?
At Captured Celebrations, a photo booth rental costs $500 to $3,200 in 2026. A self-serve drop-off booth is $500 to $1,200 for up to 6 hours, and a staffed booth starts at $850 for 3 hours.
How much does a party photo booth cost?
For a birthday or house party, our drop-off booth is $500 for up to 6 hours with digital sharing. A staffed Open Air booth starts at $995 for 3 hours, or $1,195 with instant prints.
How much does a photo booth cost per hour?
We price by package, not by the hour. Most packages include 3 hours, and each extra hour is $150 on most booths or $300 on the 360 Video Booth and the Vintage Enclosed Booth.
What is the cheapest photo booth option?
The drop-off photo booth at $500 for up to 6 hours. For a staffed booth, the Oak Silver and Studio Digital packages start at $850 for 3 hours.
Are prints included in the price?
Prints are included on print tiers such as the Open Air Print Party ($1,195), Oak Gold ($1,100), the Glam Experience ($1,100) and the AI Print Booth ($2,500). Prints are one per person per session. Drop-off booths are digital only.
How do I reserve my date?
A $200 non-refundable retainer reserves your date, and the remaining balance is due 14 days before your event.
How much does a wedding photo booth cost in Los Angeles?
Our staffed wedding packages with prints run $1,100 to $1,350. For a full breakdown, see our Los Angeles wedding photo booth cost guide.
Get Your Exact Quote
Every event is a little different, so the fastest way to your real number is a quick conversation. Tell us your date, venue and guest count, and we will match you with the right booth.
Browse all our services, try the cost calculator, or call or text us at (747) 895-4473. We would love to celebrate with you.
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