Booth cost estimates at Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV: installation labor runs $97–$185 an hour and drayage $71–$210 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $40.6k – $89.1k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityLas Vegas, NV
- Labor$97–$185/hr
- Drayage$71–$210 per 100 lb
What exhibiting at Las Vegas 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 | $16.1k – $40.9k | $26.3k – $55.9k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27.5k – $65.5k | $40.6k – $89.1k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $43.8k – $106k | $66k – $148k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $64k – $152k | $95.4k – $215k | 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 $71–$210 per 100 lb | $1.3k – $3.8k | 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 – $8.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $40.6k – $89.1k | |
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 $71–$210 per 100 lb | $2.6k – $7.6k | 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 – $13.5k | Industry guide |
| Total | $66k – $148k | |
Rates at Las Vegas Convention Center
Efficient, high-volume venues. Freeman I&D labor was $97/hr straight time at NAB 2025 and $126.50 at NADA 2026. CES 2027 drayage is $71 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $97–$185 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $71–$210 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Sales tax
- 8.375%
- Setting up your own booth
- Full-time employees may set up their own displays, but must hand-carry: no carts, dollies or hand trucks on the floor. Official
How Las Vegas Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Las Vegas Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Nevada Bridal & Wedding ExpoOct 11, 2026
- HCP Fall Hospital Supply Chain ConferenceOct 12–14, 2026
- IgNS National ConferenceOct 15–18, 2026
- FABTECHOct 21–23, 2026
- SEMA ShowNov 3–6, 2026
- CESJan 6–9, 2027
- World of ConcreteJan 19–21, 2027
- Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)Feb 2–4, 2027
- NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS)Feb 2–4, 2027
- MAGIC Las VegasFeb 16–18, 2027
- NAB ShowApr 3–7, 2027
- PACK EXPO Las VegasSep 27–29, 2027
Exhibiting at Las Vegas Convention Center
How much does a booth at Las Vegas Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.1k – $40.9k for a 10×10 rental booth and $40.6k – $89.1k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $66k – $148k. 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 Las Vegas Convention Center?
Drayage at Las Vegas Convention Center runs $71–$210 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 $1.3k – $3.8k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Las Vegas Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $97–$185 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 $1.6k – $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 Las Vegas Convention Center?
Full-time employees may set up their own displays, but must hand-carry: no carts, dollies or hand trucks on the floor.
More booth cost pages
- Las Vegas Convention Center exhibitor guide
- CES 2027 booth cost
- NAB Show 2027 booth cost
- KBIS 2027 booth cost
- IBS 2027 booth cost
- SEMA Show 2026 booth cost
- PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2027 booth cost
- MAGIC Las Vegas 2027 booth cost
- World of Concrete 2027 booth cost
- FABTECH 2026 booth cost
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- Booth cost calculator: all 2,300 US shows
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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