These are market ranges, not a price list. Every quote depends on date, hours, booth type, location and extras, and we'll give you an exact figure once we know your details.
| What you\’re booking | Typical UK price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Standard booth (enclosed or open air) with prints, props and an attendant | Typically £300 to £600 for around three hours | The most common booking for weddings and parties |
| Magic mirror | Usually at the top of that range or above | Bigger, pricier kit and often a smarter backdrop |
| 360 video booth | Usually more | Needs more space and often extra lighting |
| GIF or digital only booth | Can be less | No printer or paper, photos shared to phones |
| Audio guest book | Ask for a quote | Usually booked as an add-on to a booth |
| Extra hours, custom backdrops, guest books | Usually more | Priced per booking, shown in your quote |
What a standard booth usually includes
For the typical £300 to £600, you'd normally expect an enclosed or open air booth for around three hours, instant prints, a box of props and someone looking after it. Setup and packing away usually happen outside those hours, so they don't eat into your time.
A print template with your names, date or logo is often part of the package, and digital copies are usually sent afterwards. We'll confirm exactly what's in each quote, because it does vary from one partner to another.
Things that push the price up
Some dates and options simply cost more. The usual suspects:
- Saturdays from late spring to early autumn, when wedding season is in full swing
- December, especially Friday nights, thanks to Christmas parties
- London and the South East
- Longer hire, beyond the usual three hours
- Bigger or fancier kit, such as a magic mirror or a 360 booth
- Custom printed backdrops, booth wraps and guest book albums
- Travel to venues a long way from the nearest partner
Ways to bring the cost down
Go midweek if you can. A Thursday wedding or a Sunday party often comes in cheaper than a Saturday in July.
Shorter hire helps too. Two hours at a christening or a daytime do is plenty. And a digital only booth, with photos sent to phones instead of printed, can bring the price down because there's no printer or paper to pay for.
Magic mirrors and 360 booths
These are the two that usually sit at the top of the range or above it. A magic mirror is a bigger, heavier piece of kit, and a 360 booth needs more space, more lighting and a dedicated attendant on the platform.
They're worth it if they suit your crowd. But if budget's the main thing, a standard open air booth can give a similar group feel for less.
Extras worth paying for (and ones you can skip)
A guest book is lovely at a wedding, and most couples who have one are glad they did. A custom printed backdrop makes sense for a brand event, less so for a birthday where a sequin wall does the job.
Extra hours are worth thinking about carefully. Booths tend to be busiest in the first couple of hours, so adding a fourth hour doesn't always mean a quarter more photos.
Costs people forget to check
Ask whether travel is included, and whether there's a charge for parking near the venue, particularly in city centres. Some venues charge suppliers a fee to work there, or insist on preferred suppliers, which can limit your choice.
If the booth has to go up stairs with no lift, or setup has to happen hours before the event starts, mention it. It can affect the price, and it's better to know now than on the day.
Getting an accurate photo booth hire quote
The quickest way to a real figure is to fill in our quote form with your date, venue, rough guest numbers and how long you'd like the booth for. If you know which type you're after, say so. If not, we'll suggest something.
You'll hear back from a real person, usually the same day, with what's free and a price. No obligation. Our FAQ page answers most of the other questions people ask.
