Trade show booth costs in New York
What it costs to exhibit at New York's convention centers: published labor and drayage rates, and all-in budgets for 3 major shows.
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Published rates at New York venues
Installation labor per hour and drayage per 100 lb, from published exhibitor kits.
| Venue | Labor | Drayage per 100 lb | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javits Center | $240–$275/hr | $160–$335 | Official |
| Meadowlands Exposition Center | $85–$240/hr | $65–$260 | Borrowed |
| New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center | $85–$240/hr | $65–$260 | Borrowed |
Booth costs at New York shows
Typical all-in cost of a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth at each show. Market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
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Common questions
How much does a trade show booth cost in New York?
At New York's main convention centers, exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $45k – $94.3k all-in, including the exhibit, drayage, labor, electrical, freight, floor space and travel. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
What is drayage in New York?
Published material handling rates at New York venues run $160–$335 per 100 lb, round trip. Each show's general contractor sets the exact rate in its exhibitor kit.
How many trade shows are in New York?
The calculator lists 105 upcoming shows at New York's main venues. Pick any of them in the calculator for an estimate.
Numbers updated from published exhibitor kits and price lists. Rates are set per show, so your exhibitor kit has the final prices.