CES 2027 booth cost estimate
CES 2027 runs Jan 6–9, 2027 at Las Vegas Convention Center + Venetian Expo. Exhibiting there with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $40.6k – $86.4k all-in, and with a 20×20 island $66k – $143k, based on Las Vegas Convention Center's published rates and the show's own material handling rate. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- DatesJan 6–9, 2027
- VenueLas Vegas Convention Center + Venetian Expo
- ContractorFreeman
- Labor$97–$185/hr
- Drayageshow rate
What exhibiting at CES 2027 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 | $16.1k – $40k | $26.3k – $54.5k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27.5k – $63.7k | $40.6k – $86.4k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $43.8k – $102k | $66k – $143k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $64k – $147k | $95.4k – $207k | 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.
Planning for CES 2027
CES 2027 (consumer tech) runs 4 days, Jan 6–9, 2027, at Las Vegas Convention Center + Venetian Expo. The general service contractor is Freeman, which sets drayage, labor and electrical prices in its exhibitor kit.
- Last edition
- 148,392 attendees (audited) and 4,100+ exhibitors on 2.6 million net sq ft (2026)
Source: ces.tech
CES is the consumer technology industry's annual showcase, spread across the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian Expo and hotel suites. Exhibitors range from global electronics brands with multi-level islands to startups in Eureka Park, and the audience includes retail buyers, media, investors and engineers.
What drives the cost at CES 2027
- Live product demos need reliable power and wired internet, so budget for more than the basic outlet count, especially for screens and charging stations.
- CES publishes its own material handling rate, so drayage is more predictable here than at most shows. Weight still drives it, so ship light where you can.
- Show-week hotel rates in Las Vegas run far above normal. Book travel as soon as your space is confirmed.
Dates and travel
- Discount deadlines. Most exhibitor kits close the lower prices for labor, electrical and advance-warehouse freight three to four weeks before move-in. For CES 2027 that means around December 9, 2026 to December 16, 2026. Your kit has the exact dates.
- Hotel nights. 4 exhibit days plus a day each for move-in and move-out is about 6 nights per person. The estimate budgets $1,500–$3,000 per traveler.
- Also in Las Vegas around the same dates: The Baseball Convention (Jan 15–18, 2027), World of Concrete (Jan 19–21, 2027), AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (Jan 20–23, 2027), Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show (Jan 20–22, 2027). Book hotels early when large events overlap.
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 71 per 100 lb | $1.3k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $97–$185/hr | $1.6k – $5.2k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $99–$160 each | $198 – $480 | Industry guide |
| 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 – $7.8k | Industry guide |
| Total | $40.6k – $86.4k | |
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 71 per 100 lb | $2.6k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $97–$185/hr | $3.1k – $10.4k | 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 | $6k – $13k | Industry guide |
| Total | $66k – $143k | |
Show services at Las Vegas Convention Center
The rates this estimate uses. Electrical, internet, sales tax and the venue's work rules are on the Las Vegas Convention Center cost page.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $97–$185 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- CES publishes $0.71/lb ($71 per 100 lb), 100 lb minimum, at LVCC and Venetian Expo halls. ARIA and Venetian meeting rooms are $1.16/lb. Official
How Las Vegas Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own. CES 2027 sets its own material handling rate, shown in the estimate above.
CES 2027 booth cost questions
How much does a booth at CES 2027 cost?
Plan on $16.1k – $40k for a 10×10 rental booth and $40.6k – $86.4k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $66k – $143k. 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 CES 2027?
CES publishes $0.71/lb ($71 per 100 lb), 100 lb minimum, at LVCC and Venetian Expo halls. ARIA and Venetian meeting rooms are $1.16/lb. For a 10×20 custom booth that comes to about $1.3k – $1.3k.
When should I order show services for CES 2027?
CES 2027 opens Jan 6–9. Most exhibitor kits close the lower prices for labor, electrical and advance-warehouse freight three to four weeks before move-in, which for CES 2027 is around December 9, 2026 to December 16, 2026. Ordering after the deadline usually costs 20–50% more. The show's exhibitor kit has the exact dates.
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 CES 2027 booth, ask for a quote.
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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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