Booth cost estimates at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV: installation labor runs $130–$163 an hour and drayage $128 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $42.3k – $86.8k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityLas Vegas, NV
- Labor$130–$163/hr
- Drayage$128 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Mandalay Bay 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 | $16.7k – $40.1k | $27.2k – $54.7k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $28.7k – $63.9k | $42.3k – $86.8k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $46.1k – $102k | $69.4k – $144k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $67.5k – $148k | $100k – $208k | 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 $128 per 100 lb | $2.3k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $130–$163/hr | $2.1k – $4.6k | 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 | $3.8k – $7.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $42.3k – $86.8k | |
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 $128 per 100 lb | $4.6k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $130–$163/hr | $4.2k – $9.1k | 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 | $6.3k – $13.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $69.4k – $144k | |
Rates at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for ISSA North America 2026, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Nov 17-19 2026: $129.75/hr straight time, $228 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for ISSA North America 2026: $128 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $130–$163 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $128 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Setting up your own booth
- Nevada (GES work rules, ISSA 2026 at Mandalay Bay): Teamsters Local 631 has jurisdiction over exhibit erection/dismantle only when done by persons other than the exhibitor's full-time company personnel - full-time employees (with company ID such as payroll stub) may set their own exhibit regardless of size; workers hired from non-union agencies are prohibited. Official
How Mandalay Bay Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- IMEX AmericaOct 13–15, 2026
- HR Tech Conference & ExpositionOct 20–22, 2026
- HR Technology Conference & ExpositionOct 20–22, 2026
- SupplySide GlobalOct 26–30, 2026
- AFP Annual ConferenceNov 4–11, 2026
- ISSA Show North AmericaNov 16–19, 2026
- AWS re:InventNov 30 – Dec 4, 2026
- PPAI ExpoJan 12–14, 2027
- The International Surface Event (TISE)Feb 1–4, 2027
- IFA Annual Convention (International Franchise Association)Feb 22–24, 2027
- WVC Annual Conference (WVC Vegas)Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2027
- Black Hat USAJul 31 – Aug 5, 2027
Exhibiting at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
How much does a booth at Mandalay Bay Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.7k – $40.1k for a 10×10 rental booth and $42.3k – $86.8k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $69.4k – $144k. 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 Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Drayage at Mandalay Bay Convention Center runs $128 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 – $2.3k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $130–$163 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 – $4.6k.
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 Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Nevada (GES work rules, ISSA 2026 at Mandalay Bay): Teamsters Local 631 has jurisdiction over exhibit erection/dismantle only when done by persons other than the exhibitor's full-time company personnel - full-time employees (with company ID such as payroll stub) may set their own exhibit regardless of size; workers hired from non-union agencies are prohibited.
More booth cost pages
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center exhibitor guide
- TISE 2027 booth cost
- AWS re:Invent 2026 booth cost
- Black Hat USA 2027 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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