Booth cost estimates at Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA: installation labor runs $213–$267 an hour and drayage $249 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $46.5k – $92.7k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityLos Angeles, CA
- Labor$213–$267/hr
- Drayage$249 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Los Angeles 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 | $18.4k – $42.4k | $29.3k – $57.7k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $31.7k – $68.1k | $46.5k – $92.7k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $52.6k – $112k | $78.3k – $156k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $77.3k – $161k | $114k – $227k | 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 $249 per 100 lb | $4.5k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $213–$267/hr | $3.4k – $7.5k | Official |
| Electrical2–3 500-watt outlets at $253 each (venue price list) | $505 – $758 | 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 | $4.2k – $8.4k | Industry guide |
| Total | $46.5k – $92.7k | |
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 $249 per 100 lb | $9k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $213–$267/hr | $6.8k – $14.9k | Official |
| Electrical2–4 20-amp drops at $685 each (venue price list) | $1.4k – $2.7k | 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 | $7.1k – $14.2k | Industry guide |
| Total | $78.3k – $156k | |
Rates at Los Angeles Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for The NAMA Show, Los Angeles Convention Center, Apr 22-24 2026: $213/hr straight time, $372.75 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for The NAMA Show 2026: $249 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $213–$267 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $249 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Electrical
- $253–$379 per 500-watt outlet (advance price, then the standard price) Official
- Wired internet
- $895–$1,119 for a basic connection Official
- Setting up your own booth
- Freeman Southern California labor jurisdictions (OFC 2027 at LACC): you may install/dismantle your display if one person who is a full-time employee can do it in an hour or less without tools; otherwise union labor via the official decorator, and company personnel may work alongside union installers 1:1. Hand-carry by one person in one trip, no dollies. IBEW handles all under-carpet/booth electrical distribution. Official
How Los Angeles Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Los Angeles Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- Net Zero ConferenceOct 8, 2026
- SCG CON Los AngelesOct 9–11, 2026
- LA Market WeekOct 12–14, 2026
- AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOOct 17–20, 2026
- NMSDC Annual Conference & ExchangeOct 25–28, 2026
- L.A. Comic ConOct 30 – Nov 1, 2026
- Los Angeles Build ExpoNov 4–5, 2026
- AutoMobility LANov 19, 2026
- LA Auto ShowNov 20–29, 2026
- Collect-A-Con Los AngelesDec 19–20, 2026
- LA Art ShowJan 6–10, 2027
- Modern Language Association Annual ConventionJan 7–10, 2027
Exhibiting at Los Angeles Convention Center
How much does a booth at Los Angeles Convention Center cost?
Plan on $18.4k – $42.4k for a 10×10 rental booth and $46.5k – $92.7k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $78.3k – $156k. 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 Los Angeles Convention Center?
Drayage at Los Angeles Convention Center runs $249 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 $4.5k – $4.5k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Los Angeles Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $213–$267 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 $3.4k – $7.5k.
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 Los Angeles Convention Center?
Freeman Southern California labor jurisdictions (OFC 2027 at LACC): you may install/dismantle your display if one person who is a full-time employee can do it in an hour or less without tools; otherwise union labor via the official decorator, and company personnel may work alongside union installers 1:1. Hand-carry by one person in one trip, no dollies. IBEW handles all under-carpet/booth electrical distribution.
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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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