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How Much Does a Photo Booth Cost?

Real numbers, VAT included, from a manufacturer. What each booth format costs, what drives the price and what it costs to run.

Purchase Prices by Format

FormatPrice From (VAT incl.)Best For
360 Platform€2,690Highest booking value, social reach
Mirror Booth€2,290Weddings, galas, corporate
Vintage Cabinet€2,290Retro niche, permanent installs
Aerial 360€3,290Dance floors, tight venues
Vending UnitPer projectUnattended passive income

What Drives the Price

Running Costs per Event

The structure is friendly: dye sublimation media costs cents per print, software is a predictable subscription, and transport is your main variable. That cost profile is why established operators reinvest in second and third booths, the marginal cost of each additional event is low. For the revenue side of the equation, readhow to start a photo booth business.

The Cheap Import Trap

Sub €1,500 booths from marketplaces look identical in photos. The difference appears at event thirty: motors, hinges and boards fail, spare parts do not exist, and there is no one to call on a Saturday with a wedding at seven. A professional booth is not more expensive, it is the same money spread over ten times the events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a professional photo booth cost to buy?

Professional equipment starts around €2,290 VAT included for mirror and vintage booths and €2,690 for 360 platforms, with aerial 360 systems from €3,290. Vending units are quoted per configuration. Cheap imports exist below €1,500, but they cut exactly where a commercial operation cannot afford it: build quality, printer and support.

What ongoing costs does a photo booth have?

Print media (the main per event cost), software subscription, transport and occasional props renewal. Dye sublimation media typically costs a few cents per print, which is why print booths keep healthy margins.

How fast does a photo booth pay for itself?

At typical European rental rates, a professional booth pays for itself within its first bookings, often inside the first season. The exact math depends on your market rate and booking volume; our business guide walks through it.

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