A 360 photo booth rental in Los Angeles and Orange County usually starts between about $700 and $2,000 for an event, with premium productions around $2,500 and up. Nationally, the middle half of 360 booth bookings lands between roughly $500 and $1,100, with a median near $750. The spread comes down to hours, branding, staffing and the venue. Here's what sits behind those numbers and how to decide whether a 360 booth is the right spend for your event.
The price range, in short
| Market | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Southern California, published starting prices | About $700 to $2,000 | Premium productions around $2,500 and up. Reviewed from local operators' public pricing, fall 2026. |
| National, booked events | Middle half about $500 to $1,100 | Median near $750; the top 10% of bookings run $1,577 and up. Check Cherry industry survey, August 2026. |
The Southern California numbers run higher than the national middle because LA and OC events tend to book longer windows, more branding and a host, and venue logistics here add cost. Treat the ranges as a map, not a quote. Updated November 2026.
What drives a 360 booth quote
- Hours. Most quotes are built on the active window. A reception that runs the booth all night costs more than a two-hour arrival moment at a launch.
- Branding and effects. Intro and outro cards, overlays, music and a wrapped platform are designed per event. The more of the campaign that goes into the clip, the more design time sits in the quote.
- Staffing. A 360 booth needs an attendant for safety on the platform and for guest flow. Larger programs add a second person.
- Lighting and power. Video needs studio lighting around the platform. A dark club or an outdoor placement takes more gear than a bright ballroom.
- Data capture and reporting. Lead capture, survey questions and a post-event recap are scoped for brand programs and add to the base.
- Travel and venue. Load-in access, certificate of insurance and distance all move the number, the same way they do for a photo booth. Our guide to what a photo booth rental costs breaks down those factors in detail.
What is usually included
A standard 360 booth rental in this market typically covers the platform and camera arm, slow-motion playback with speed ramps, a branded overlay, music, instant sharing to the guest's phone by text or email, and an attendant from setup to teardown. Premium productions add a wrapped platform, a custom backdrop, a step-and-repeat around the set, and a recap with shares and reach. Always check whether sharing, branding and the attendant are in the base price or listed as add-ons, because that's where two quotes that look alike can differ by hundreds of dollars.
360 booth vs photo booth: which fits your event
A 360 booth makes a clip. A photo booth makes a print and a photo. That difference decides the fit more than price does.
| 360 video booth | Photo booth | |
|---|---|---|
| What guests take home | A slow-motion video on their phone | A print in hand plus the photo on their phone |
| Best moment | Arrivals, launches, a dance-floor spike | All night, cocktail hour to last call |
| Group size | One to four on the platform | Two to ten in frame |
| Brand reach | Clips sized for stories and reels | Prints, shares and a gallery that lives on |
| Footprint | Larger: platform, arm radius, lighting | Smaller: booth, backdrop and a printer |
For a brand activation where the clip is the content, the 360 earns its spend. For a wedding or a holiday party where the keepsake matters, an open-air photo booth or a glam booth is usually the better fit, and many events run a photo booth as the anchor with the 360 as the arrival moment. Our types of photo booths guide compares every format side by side.
How to get an accurate quote
Send the date, the venue, the active window and what the clip needs to carry (logo, music, a product in hand). Say whether you want lead capture and a recap. With those five things, a quote comes back without a follow-up round. Our 360 photo booth page explains how we run the booth at brand activations, galas and celebrations across Los Angeles and Orange County, and the pricing guide explains how we build a quote for any format.
360 photo booth cost questions
How much does a 360 photo booth cost in Los Angeles?
Published starting prices from local operators run from about $700 to $2,000 for an event, with premium productions around $2,500 and up. Hours, branding, staffing, lighting and venue logistics set the final number.
What is the average cost of a 360 booth nationally?
An August 2026 industry survey put the middle half of 360 booth bookings between about $500 and $1,100, with a median near $750 and the top 10% at $1,577 and up.
Is a 360 booth more expensive than a photo booth?
Often, for the same hours, because it needs more gear, a larger footprint and video lighting. A photo booth gives every guest a print and runs all night, which is why many events pair the two or choose the photo booth as the anchor.
What is included in a 360 booth rental?
Typically the platform and camera arm, slow-motion playback, a branded overlay, music, instant sharing to the guest's phone and an attendant. Wraps, custom backdrops and reporting are usually add-ons.
How do I get a 360 booth quote?
Send the date, the venue, the active window, what the clip should carry and whether you need lead capture. We scope the setup and send a quote.
Want a 360 booth at your event?
Send the date, the venue and the window, and we'll send a plan and pricing.
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