Booth cost estimates at Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ: installation labor runs $89 an hour and drayage $101–$104 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $41.2k – $84k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityAtlantic City, NJ
- Labor$89/hr
- Drayage$101–$104 per 100 lb
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress, public domain
What exhibiting at Atlantic City Convention Center costs
Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
| Booth size | Rental exhibit | Custom or hybrid | Open in calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 inline | $16.2k – $38.9k | $26.6k – $53.3k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27.9k – $61.9k | $41.2k – $84k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $44.3k – $98.5k | $66.9k – $138k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $64.9k – $142k | $96.8k – $200k | Adjust |
These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They cover everything it takes to exhibit, and much of the total is paid to the show organizer, its contractors, airlines and hotels: floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel. In a 10×20 custom or hybrid budget, the exhibit itself is about $21.6k – $43.2k. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Where the money goes
Each line links to the document the number comes from. Official means published by the venue or show.
10×20 custom or hybrid
| Exhibit10×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $21.6k – $43.2k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)1,800 lb at $101–$104 per 100 lb | $1.8k – $1.9k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $89/hr | $1.4k – $2.5k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $140 each (venue price list) | $280 – $420 | Official |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $2.7k – $5.7k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space200 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $4.8k – $13k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $3.7k – $7.6k | Industry guide |
| Total | $41.2k – $84k | |
20×20 custom or hybrid island
| Exhibit20×20 custom / hybrid: structure, graphics, flooring, lighting, AV, design | $36k – $72k | Industry guide |
|---|---|---|
| Drayage (material handling)3,600 lb at $101–$104 per 100 lb | $3.6k – $3.7k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $89/hr | $2.9k – $5k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $173–$350 each | $346 – $1.4k | Industry guide |
| Freight shippingRound trip, cross-country | $3.6k – $7.8k | Estimate |
| Lead retrievalBadge-scanning app license or device | $299 – $705 | Official |
| Floor space400 sq ft at $24–$65/sq ft | $9.6k – $26k | Industry guide |
| Travel & staffing3 people | $4.5k – $9k | Industry guide |
| Contingency (10%)Change orders, rush fees, surprises | $6.1k – $12.6k | Industry guide |
| Total | $66.9k – $138k | |
Rates at Atlantic City Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for Carwash Con East, Oct 5-7 2026: $89.4/hr straight time, $134.1 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for Carwash Con East 2026: $101.05–$103.8 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $89 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $101–$104 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $140–$200 per 500-watt outlet (advance price, then the standard price) Official
- Sales tax
- New Jersey 6.625% on all services
- Setting up your own booth
- ACCC Exhibitor Rights (in Vista 2026 kit, revised 6/2023): full-time exhibitor employees may set up their own display in booths no larger than 400 net sq ft; may unload own vehicle (van or smaller) in designated POV area with own dollies/hand trucks, no motorized lifts; may hand-carry through public doors. Union labor required for inline booths larger than 10'x40', islands larger than 20'x20', installation of display (carpenters), laying exhibitor-owned carpet, crating/uncrating, and all electrical work. Official
How Atlantic City Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Atlantic City Convention Center
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- NJ School Boards Association WorkshopOct 19–22, 2026
- NJEA ConventionNov 5–6, 2026
- NJ League of Municipalities Annual ConferenceNov 17–19, 2026
- Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade ExpoDec 7–10, 2026
- NPMA Eastern ConferenceJan 20–21, 2027
- The Pool & Spa ShowJan 26–28, 2027
- NJ Music Educators Association State ConferenceFeb 18–20, 2027
- Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat ShowFeb 24–28, 2027
- Tri-State Camp ConferenceMar 9–11, 2027
- AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) ConferenceMar 14–18, 2027
- Impressions Expo Atlantic CityMar 17–20, 2027
- Atlantic Builders ConventionApr 7–8, 2027
Exhibiting at Atlantic City Convention Center
How much does a booth at Atlantic City Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.2k – $38.9k for a 10×10 rental booth and $41.2k – $84k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $66.9k – $138k. Totals include the exhibit, drayage, installation and dismantle labor, electrical, round-trip freight, floor space, travel for three people, lead retrieval and a 10% contingency.
How much is drayage at Atlantic City Convention Center?
Drayage at Atlantic City Convention Center runs $101–$104 per 100 lb, round trip, with a 200 lb minimum. A 10×20 custom booth ships about 1,800 lb, so drayage comes to about $1.8k – $1.9k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Atlantic City Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $89 per hour at straight time. Overtime is usually 1.5 times that. A 10×20 custom booth takes about 16–28 crew hours, so labor comes to $1.4k – $2.5k.
Are these Purple Exhibits prices?
No. These are typical market costs, worked out from published venue and show rates and industry price benchmarks. They are not Purple Exhibits prices. They include floor space, drayage, union labor, electrical and travel, which are paid to the show and its contractors, not to the booth builder. For Purple Exhibits' own price on your booth, ask for a quote.
Can I set up my own booth at Atlantic City Convention Center?
ACCC Exhibitor Rights (in Vista 2026 kit, revised 6/2023): full-time exhibitor employees may set up their own display in booths no larger than 400 net sq ft; may unload own vehicle (van or smaller) in designated POV area with own dollies/hand trucks, no motorized lifts; may hand-carry through public doors. Union labor required for inline booths larger than 10'x40', islands larger than 20'x20', installation of display (carpenters), laying exhibitor-owned carpet, crating/uncrating, and all electrical work.
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Numbers updated October 2026 from published exhibitor kits and price lists. Rates are set per show, so your exhibitor kit has the final prices.
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