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Trade Show Booth & Exhibit Display Rentals in Austin

Turnkey booth and exhibit rentals for Austin Convention Center, the Palmer Events Center, and the JW Marriott Austin. Design, fabrication, graphics, freight, install, dismantle, and show paperwork on one invoice. For Austin shows at Austin Convention Center, booths are pre-built and inspected in Las Vegas, then shipped on a 2–3 days transit with local crews handling install and dismantle.

trade show booth rental in Austin
From $4,800 – $100,000
$4,800Starting Price
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$4,800Starting Price
4.9Google Reviews
2,000+Booths Built
24hrQuote Turnaround
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15+Years Experience
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Recent Austin Booth Builds

Real booths we built for brands exhibiting in Austin, pre-assembled and inspected in Las Vegas before they ship.

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Austin Booth Rental Pricing by Footprint

Starting prices by footprint class, drawn from our design costing model.

Inline

From $4,800
10x10 / 10x20 · backwall, counter, demo
  • Custom backwall with tension-fabric or direct-print graphics
  • Branded reception counter
  • LED lighting and monitor mount
  • Round-trip freight from Las Vegas
  • Install, dismantle, and paperwork

Large Island

From $52,600
30x40 and up · architectural build
  • Everything in Island, scaled up
  • Custom architectural ceiling and lighting
  • Multiple meeting rooms
  • Premium hospitality and flooring
  • Priority warehouse build

Trade Show Booth Rentals in Austin: What Is Included

Exhibitors in Austin have one job on the floor, converting attention into pipeline. Everything before that, design, fabrication, graphics, freight, labor, drayage, and show paperwork, sits on one invoice with one accountable team. You approve a photorealistic 3D rendering; we handle the rest from our Las Vegas warehouse to Austin.

Austin's signature SXSW takes over downtown every March; note that the Austin Convention Center is under a multi-year rebuild, so 2026 programming spreads across other downtown venues.

For Austin shows at Austin Convention Center, booths are pre-built and inspected in Las Vegas, then shipped on a 2–3 days transit with local crews handling install and dismantle. We rent every footprint from a compact 10x10 inline through a 50x50 anchor island. Pricing in Austin runs roughly $4,800 to $100,000 per show depending on footprint, design, AV, and materials. The footprint is the biggest lever, so start with the size grid below.

Everything Your Austin Quote Covers

One number on the proposal covers every line below. There is no separate drayage invoice, no surprise electrical bill, no post-show reconciliation:

  • Photorealistic 3D rendering before approval
  • Full pre-build and inspection at our Las Vegas warehouse before shipping to Austin
  • Full graphics production: backlit fabric, direct-print, or tension fabric
  • Round-trip freight from our Las Vegas warehouse to your Austin venue
  • Certified installation and dismantling, fully labor-compliant for your venue
  • Show services paperwork: EAC filings, Certificate of Insurance, electrical orders, drayage coordination
  • One dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out
  • Hanging sign rigging coordination with the venue
  • AV equipment specification, sourcing, and on-site setup

Getting Into Austin Venues

For Austin shows at Austin Convention Center, booths are pre-built and inspected in Las Vegas, then shipped on a 2–3 days transit with local crews handling install and dismantle. Our project managers confirm the drayage tier before crating and coordinate every required labor sign-off, so there is no surprise material-handling invoice after the show.

What a Austin Booth Costs

A turnkey booth in Austin runs from $4,800 for a 10x10 up to about $100,000 for a large premium island. Mid-range islands such as a 20x20 or 30x30 sit between those ends. Austin pricing reflects local labor and freight, not design or fabrication.

Custom, Modular, or Ready-to-Customize

Choose a base design and customize the graphics, commission a fully custom build from a blank rendering, or run a modular system that reconfigures across a multi-show season.

Rent or Buy for Austin Shows?

Renting wins for one to three shows a year on cash flow and design flexibility. Buying can amortize lower at five or more shows a year with stable branding, if you can manage storage, refurbishment, and freight. At island footprints the look-dated risk mid-purchase-life is real, which is why most Austin exhibitors rent.

Next Step

Pick a footprint from the grid above for Austin pricing, or request a quote for a custom 3D rendering and full price within 24 hours. Every booth includes our warehouse pre-build and a dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out.

  • Confirm the drayage tier and target move-in window at Austin Convention Center early; Austin marshaling yards back up fast during peak show weeks.
  • Order electrical, rigging, and internet through the show 4 to 6 weeks out; on-site rush rates in Austin are steep.
  • Lock the hanging-sign drawing for venue approval before we crate; sign rework on the floor is the single biggest schedule risk.
  • Book staff hotels near Austin Convention Center early; Austin room blocks for major shows sell out months ahead.
  • Send me your booth runsheet (demos, meetings, hospitality) before we finalize graphics, so counters and monitors land where the traffic is.
  • We plan back-of-house storage into every layout; visible clutter on the show floor is the most common avoidable miss.
★ FAQ ★

Questions Buyers Ask About Booth Rentals in Austin

Real answers with real numbers. Click any question to expand.

How much does a trade show booth rental cost in Austin?

In 2026, turnkey rentals in Austin run from about $4,800 for a 10x10 inline to roughly $100,000 for a 50x50 island, with a 20x20 or 30x30 in between. It's one fixed number covering design, graphics, freight, install, dismantle and show paperwork — and it reflects Austin labor and freight, not the design.

Which venue hosts most Austin trade shows?

Austin Convention Center anchors the Austin calendar, and we also cover the other halls exhibitors use across the metro. We build and inspect every booth at our Las Vegas warehouse, then ship to your Austin venue on a 2–3 days transit with a local crew handling install and dismantle.

Where does SXSW happen now that the Austin Convention Center is being rebuilt?

SXSW takes over downtown Austin every March, and because the Austin Convention Center is under a multi-year rebuild, programming currently spreads across other downtown venues — so confirm your exact hall early. Texas is a right-to-work state, giving exhibitors more setup flexibility. We build and inspect in Las Vegas and freight in on your target time.

When is SXSW, and where will my booth go?

SXSW takes over downtown Austin every March. With the Austin Convention Center under a multi-year rebuild, programming currently spreads across other downtown venues, so confirm your exact hall early and reserve 3–5 months out. Texas is right-to-work, so setup is more flexible.

How long is freight from Las Vegas to Austin?

Plan a 2–3 days over-the-road transit from our Las Vegas warehouse to Austin. We build the schedule backward from your venue's target time and book the carrier to hit that window, with an advance-warehouse buffer when timing is tight.

What booth sizes can I rent in Austin?

Every footprint from a 10x10 inline (from $4,800) through a 50x50 anchor island (to about $100,000). The size grid on this page links to each Austin booth-size page with locked pricing and recent builds, so you can compare a 20x20, 30x30 and up side by side.

Do you handle drayage and show paperwork in Austin?

Yes — drayage is included in the flat quote, and we file the EAC, Certificate of Insurance and electrical orders and coordinate material handling at your Austin venue. One invoice, no separate drayage or electrical bill after the show.

How fast can I get a Austin quote?

Within 24 hours of submitting the form you receive a custom 3D rendering and a full price — every line under one fixed number, with no separate drayage, electrical or install invoices to reconcile later.

Do you offer rush rentals for Austin shows?

Yes. We keep pre-built configurations that can be re-skinned with your graphics in roughly 21–28 days, subject to the 2–3 days freight transit to Austin. Rush pricing applies, but booking early is always cheaper for a major show.

Should I rent or buy a booth for Austin shows?

Rent for one to three shows a year — better cash flow, and the design can change each cycle. Buying only pencils out at roughly five-plus shows annually with stable branding and the capacity to store, refurbish and re-freight the booth yourself. At island sizes, most exhibitors rent.

Can I customize a design for my Austin booth?

Yes. Start from a proven base and change graphics, finishes, monitor placement, counters and meeting-room layout, or go fully custom from a blank rendering. Every change is shown in your 3D rendering before anything is produced.

Do you provide on-site support during my Austin show?

Yes. An on-site project lead verifies every system — graphics, electrical, AV — before doors open at your Austin venue and stays reachable through show hours, so anything that comes up is handled without you chasing a contractor.

What happens to my booth after the Austin show?

Our crew dismantles, repacks and ships it back to Las Vegas. We store it for 90 days at no extra cost if you plan to reuse it, and refresh the graphics for your next show — in the same city or a different one.

How early should I book a booth for a Austin show?

For major Austin shows, book 3–5 months out so graphics deadlines, electrical orders and target times are locked before the exhibitor cutoffs. Mid-tier and regional dates are workable at 8–12 weeks; rush builds are possible but cost more.

What's included in a Austin booth rental price?

A custom 3D rendering, full graphics production, round-trip freight from Las Vegas to your Austin venue, install and dismantle, EAC filing, Certificate of Insurance, electrical orders, drayage coordination, and one dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out — all under a single fixed price.

Can I add AV, monitors and lighting to my Austin booth?

Yes — AV is fully integrated. Monitor walls, theater sound and presentation systems, LED towers, lighting design and controllers, and touchscreen kiosks are all sourced, set up and operated by our team in one quote, with on-site AV support during show hours.

How many staff do I need at a Austin booth?

It scales with footprint: a 10x10 runs comfortably with 2–3, a 20x20 with 4–6, and a 30x30 island with roughly 10–12 during show hours. Match staffing to your runsheet — demos, meetings, hospitality and lead capture each need their own coverage.

What payment terms do you offer for a Austin rental?

Standard terms are 50% on design approval and 50% before ship date. We accept ACH, wire and major credit cards, and Net-30 terms are available for established corporate clients with credit approval.

How do I get started?

Submit the quote form with your show, dates, booth number and any design notes. You get a custom 3D rendering and full price within 24 hours, with no obligation — and a project manager who already knows the Austin Convention Center playbook.

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Custom 3D rendering, transparent pricing, and complete turnkey execution for Austin Convention Center, the Palmer Events Center, and the JW Marriott Austin.


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