Booth cost estimates at Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ: installation labor runs $85–$208 an hour and drayage $90–$206 per 100 lb at published rates. Exhibiting with a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth typically costs $40.8k – $89.7k all-in. These are market estimates, not Purple Exhibits prices.
- CityPhoenix, AZ
- Labor$85–$208/hr
- Drayage$90–$206 per 100 lb
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What exhibiting at Phoenix 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 – $41.2k | $26.4k – $56.2k | Adjust |
| 10×20 inline | $27.6k – $65.9k | $40.8k – $89.7k | Adjust |
| 20×20 island | $43.9k – $106k | $66.3k – $150k | Adjust |
| 20×30 island | $64.3k – $154k | $95.9k – $217k | 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 $90–$206 per 100 lb | $1.6k – $3.7k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle16–28 crew hours at $85–$208/hr | $1.4k – $5.8k | 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 – $8.2k | Industry guide |
| Total | $40.8k – $89.7k | |
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 $90–$206 per 100 lb | $3.2k – $7.4k | Official |
| Installation & dismantle32–56 crew hours at $85–$208/hr | $2.7k – $11.6k | 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 – $13.6k | Industry guide |
| Total | $66.3k – $150k | |
Rates at Phoenix Convention Center
Published labor (2026) for IHI Forum, Phoenix Convention Center, Dec 7-9 2026: $165.65/hr straight time, $248.25 overtime. Published drayage (2026) for IHI Forum 2026: $206 per 100 lb.
- Installation & dismantle labor
- $85–$208 per hour, straight time Official
- Drayage (material handling)
- $90–$206 per 100 lb, round trip, 200 lb minimum Official
- Wired internet
- $795–$995 for a basic connection Official
- Setting up your own booth
- GES Phoenix work rules (IHI Forum 2026): Arizona is a right-to-work state; IATSE claims set-up/dismantle, but exhibitors may use full-time company personnel to assist in certain aspects of display erection; outside display houses allowed with notification/insurance. No booth-size or time limit stated. Hand-carry allowed without dollies/carts. Official
How Phoenix Convention Center compares
Published rates at the 28 US venues that publish their own.
Shows at Phoenix Convention Center
Pick a show to see its estimate.
- HFSA Annual Scientific MeetingOct 9–12, 2026
- ILMA Annual MeetingOct 17–20, 2026
- CHEST Annual MeetingOct 18–21, 2026
- ACEC Fall ConferenceOct 25–28, 2026
- SITC Annual MeetingNov 4–8, 2026
- Ariat Dirt World SummitNov 9–11, 2026
- ESGS - Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems ConferenceNov 10–12, 2026
- ACAAI Annual Scientific MeetingNov 12–16, 2026
- Franchise Expo WestNov 13–14, 2026
- ANS Winter Conference & ExpoNov 15–18, 2026
- ICAPPNov 15–18, 2026
- Small Business Expo PhoenixNov 18, 2026
Exhibiting at Phoenix Convention Center
How much does a booth at Phoenix Convention Center cost?
Plan on $16.1k – $41.2k for a 10×10 rental booth and $40.8k – $89.7k for a 10×20 custom or hybrid booth. A 20×20 island runs $66.3k – $150k. 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 Phoenix Convention Center?
Drayage at Phoenix Convention Center runs $90–$206 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 $1.6k – $3.7k. Your show's exhibitor kit has the exact rate.
What does installation labor cost at Phoenix Convention Center?
Published installation and dismantle rates run $85–$208 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 $1.4k – $5.8k.
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 Phoenix Convention Center?
GES Phoenix work rules (IHI Forum 2026): Arizona is a right-to-work state; IATSE claims set-up/dismantle, but exhibitors may use full-time company personnel to assist in certain aspects of display erection; outside display houses allowed with notification/insurance. No booth-size or time limit stated. Hand-carry allowed without dollies/carts.
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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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