Booth cost estimates at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA: installation labor runs $133–$186 an hour and drayage $127–$159 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $42.5k – $88.1k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityNew Orleans, LA
- Labor$133–$186/hr
- Drayage$127–$159 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Ernest N. Morial 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 | $16.8k – $40.5k | $27.2k – $55.3k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $28.8k – $64.8k | $42.5k – $88.1k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $46.3k – $104k | $69.6k – $146k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $67.8k – $150k | $101k – $211k | 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 $127–$159 per 100 lb | $2.3k – $2.9k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $133–$186/hr | $2.1k – $5.2k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $143 each (venue price list) | $286 – $429 | 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 | $3.9k – $8k | Industry guide |
| Total | $42.5k – $88.1k | |
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 $127–$159 per 100 lb | $4.6k – $5.7k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $133–$186/hr | $4.2k – $10.4k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $222 each (venue price list) | $444 – $888 | Official |
| 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 | $6.3k – $13.3k | Industry guide |
| Total | $69.6k – $146k | |
Rates at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for International WorkBoat Show 2026: $132.75/hr straight time, $199.25 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for International WorkBoat Show 2026: $127 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $133–$186 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $127–$159 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $143–$165 per 500-watt outlet (advance price, then the standard price) Official
- Wired internet
- $950–$1,093 for a basic connection Official
- Sales tax
- 10% (Louisiana and local)
How Ernest N. Morial Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- AAO Annual Meeting (American Academy of Ophthalmology)Oct 9–12, 2026
- Americas Energy SummitOct 13–15, 2026
- Gulf Coast Energy ForumOct 14–16, 2026
- HCD Conference + ExpoOct 17–20, 2026
- IFHE World CongressOct 17–20, 2026
- NAMSS Educational ConferenceOct 18–21, 2026
- DHI conNextionsOct 21–22, 2026
- AAPS PharmSci 360Oct 25–28, 2026
- E-Scrap ConferenceOct 26–28, 2026
- FEMA Fall ConventionOct 27–29, 2026
- DEMA ShowNov 3–6, 2026
- API Fall Refining and Equipment Standards MeetingNov 9–13, 2026
Exhibiting at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
How much does a booth at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.8k – $40.5k for a 10×10 rental booth and $42.5k – $88.1k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $69.6k – $146k. 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 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center?
Drayage at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center runs $127–$159 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 $2.3k – $2.9k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $133–$186 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 $2.1k – $5.2k.
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 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center?
Check the work rules in your exhibitor kit. Many venues let full-time employees set up a small booth with hand tools, while larger and custom booths need show labor.
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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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