Booth cost estimates at Orange County Convention Center
Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL: installation labor runs $110–$140 an hour and drayage $65–$170 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $40.7k – $86.9k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityOrlando, FL
- Labor$110–$140/hr
- Drayage$65–$170 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Orange County 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 – $40k | $26.4k – $54.8k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27.6k – $64k | $40.7k – $86.9k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $43.9k – $102k | $66.2k – $144k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $64.3k – $148k | $95.7k – $209k | 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 $65–$170 per 100 lb | $1.2k – $3.1k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $110–$140/hr | $1.8k – $3.9k | 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 – $7.9k | Industry guide |
| Total | $40.7k – $86.9k | |
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 $65–$170 per 100 lb | $2.3k – $6.1k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $110–$140/hr | $3.5k – $7.8k | 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 – $13.1k | Industry guide |
| Total | $66.2k – $144k | |
Rates at Orange County Convention Center
Freeman's published NADA Show 2027 rates: I&D labor $139.50/hr straight time ($223.25 overtime), material handling $128–$160 per 100 lb. Surf Expo 2025 drayage was $65–$82.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $110–$140 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $65–$170 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Sales tax
- 6.5% (OCCC utility prices already include it)
- Setting up your own booth
- Full-time employees with company ID may set up and dismantle their own booth. Official
How Orange County Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Orange County Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- PowerClean (CETA)Oct 8–11, 2026
- Abilities Expo OrlandoOct 9–11, 2026
- NBWA Annual ConventionOct 11–14, 2026
- RestaurantPoint EastOct 11–14, 2026
- InfoSec WorldOct 12–14, 2026
- MD Expo OrlandoOct 13–15, 2026
- Global Produce & Floral ShowOct 14–16, 2026
- PGA ShowJan 26–29, 2027
- The NAFEM ShowFeb 10–12, 2027
- Global Pet ExpoMar 17–19, 2027
- CoveringsApr 6–9, 2027
- InfoCommJun 12–18, 2027
Exhibiting at Orange County Convention Center
How much does a booth at Orange County Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.1k – $40k for a 10×10 rental booth and $40.7k – $86.9k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $66.2k – $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 Orange County Convention Center?
Drayage at Orange County Convention Center runs $65–$170 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 $1.2k – $3.1k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Orange County Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $110–$140 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 $1.8k – $3.9k.
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 Orange County Convention Center?
Full-time employees with company ID may set up and dismantle their own booth.
More booth cost pages
- Orange County Convention Center exhibitor guide
- Coverings 2027 booth cost
- Global Pet Expo 2027 booth cost
- InfoComm 2027 booth cost
- PGA Show 2027 booth cost
- NAFEM Show 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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