Photo Booth Rental Cost in San Antonio: 2026 Prices, 360 vs Roaming

Photo booth rental cost in San Antonio comes down to three things: the booth format, how many hours you book and how much branding you add. At A3 Rentals, a 360 photo booth starts at $595 for 2 hours and a roaming photo booth starts at $495 for 2 hours, and every rate below comes from the A3 photo booth pricing page as of October 2026.

Use these numbers to set a realistic budget, then request a written quote for your date and venue so any travel fee and add-ons are confirmed before you book.

How much does a photo booth cost in San Antonio?

For most San Antonio parties, receptions and company events, plan on $495 to $1,195 for the booth itself. That range runs from a 2-hour roaming booth at the low end to the 4-hour Elite 360 package at the top. Extra hours, branding upgrades and any travel fee for your venue can move the total above it.

The hourly math helps you compare packages. All three 360 packages work out to just under $300 an hour, so a longer package buys more runtime and more presentation rather than a volume discount. Roaming coverage gets cheaper per hour as you add time: $495 for 2 hours is about $248 an hour, while $645 for 3 hours is $215 an hour.

Photo booth rental cost at A3 Rentals: 2026 price list

360 photo booth packages

• Essential, 2 hours: $595. Two professional operators, a custom overlay with your name, date, colors or hashtag, unlimited sessions, instant sharing by text, email or AirDrop, and a post-event gallery within 48 hours.
• Premium, 3 hours: $895. Everything in Essential, plus a custom overlay with animation, red carpet and stanchions, a props box and priority event support.
• Elite, 4 hours: $1,195. Two professional operators, a premium overlay with an animated intro and outro, a premium props collection and a branded backdrop. Requested print service and lead-capture details are confirmed in your written quote.
• Additional 360 booth hour: $150.

Every 360 package includes delivery, setup, teardown, two operators for the full rental, unlimited sessions during the rental window, a custom overlay and instant digital sharing. Space, power and setup details are on the 360 photo booth rental page.

Roaming photo booth rates

• 2 hours, social or private event: $495.
• 3 hours, social or private event: $645.
• 3 hours, corporate or branded event: $795.
• Additional hours: $150 per hour for social and private events, or $175 per hour for corporate events.
• Custom overlay or event design: $100.

A roaming booth includes one attendant with a handheld ring light and touch-screen tablet, real-time editing, instant sharing and a post-event gallery. The roaming photo booth page shows how the attendant works the room.

Branding and presentation add-ons

• Standard branded overlay (logo, brand colors, hashtag): $150.
• Animated intro or outro: $350.
• Full branded package (overlay, animation and social formats): $500.
• Branded backdrop: from $200.

The custom branding page explains each tier, including the design proof you review and approve before event day.

360 vs roaming photo booth: cost side by side

Comparing both formats at the same runtime makes the difference easy to see:

• 2 hours: 360 Essential is $595 and roaming is $495 for a social or private event, a $100 difference.
• 3 hours: 360 Premium is $895, and roaming is $645 for a social event or $795 for a corporate or branded event.
• 4 hours: 360 Elite is $1,195. Roaming works out to $795 for a social event (3 hours plus one $150 hour) or $970 for a corporate event (3 hours plus one $175 hour).

The gap reflects what arrives at your venue. The 360 booth is an LED-lit platform with a rotating camera arm that records slow-motion video, run by two operators, so it becomes a destination guests gather around. The roaming booth is one attendant who brings the camera to your guests, so it needs no platform, no line and no dedicated floor space.

Choose the 360 booth when you want one signature spot, such as the edge of a reception dance floor or a brand activation at a conference. Choose roaming when guests are spread across rooms, patios or a networking floor, or when a fixed booth won't fit the layout. For a deeper look at that decision, see when a roaming booth works better than a fixed booth. If you only need 360 numbers, how much a 360 photo booth costs in San Antonio breaks those packages down on their own.

You can also book both. Many hosts use the 360 booth as the main station and add roaming coverage for cocktail hour or the dining area.

Photo booth cost by event type

A3 publishes these starting points by event:

• Weddings. The 360 booth is quoted for your date, and roaming starts at $645. Three hours is recommended so the booth covers dinner, dancing, cocktail hour and guest flow after formalities. See the wedding photo booth packages.
• Quinceañeras. The 360 booth is quoted for your date, and roaming starts at $645. Three hours gives the guest of honor, court, family and guests enough time without bottlenecks. See the quinceañera photo booth page.
• Corporate events. The 360 booth is quoted for your date, and roaming starts at $795. Three hours suits mixers, company parties, networking events and brand activations. See the corporate event photo booth page.
• Graduations and birthdays. The 360 booth starts at $595 and roaming starts at $495. Two hours works well for backyard parties, baby showers and smaller celebrations with steady guest flow. See the graduation party photo booth and birthday party photo booth pages.

For weddings, quinceañeras and corporate events, A3 quotes the 360 price for your date, so your written quote is the number to plan around. Planning a wedding specifically? The 360 photo booth wedding guide covers placement and timing.

What changes your photo booth rental cost

• Runtime. This is the biggest variable. Most events run well at 3 hours, while larger guest counts and high-visibility activations often benefit from 4 hours so no one misses a turn.
• Booth format. A 360 platform with two operators costs more than a single roaming attendant at the same runtime.
• Branding. A name, date, colors or hashtag overlay is included with every 360 package. Logo overlays, animation and branded backdrops are add-ons, and a roaming overlay is $100.
• Event type. Corporate roaming costs $795 for 3 hours instead of $645, and extra corporate roaming hours are $175 instead of $150.
• Venue location. Send your venue address with your quote request. Any applicable travel fee is confirmed before you book.
• Prints and lead capture. Ask about these up front. A3 confirms requested print service and lead-capture details in your written quote.
• Multi-day events. Conferences and trade shows that span several days get a custom quote built around the full schedule.
• Sales tax. The Texas Comptroller's sales tax page explains that Texas applies a 6.25 percent state sales tax to leases and rentals of most goods, as well as taxable services, and that local taxes can bring the combined rate to a maximum of 8.25 percent. When you compare quotes from different companies, check that each total shows tax the same way.

Budget examples using published prices

1. Backyard graduation party, 2 hours. A roaming booth is $495, or $595 with a $100 custom overlay. A 360 Essential package is $595 with the custom overlay already included.
2. Sweet 16, 3 hours. Premium is $895. Essential plus one extra hour is $595 + $150 = $745 for the same runtime, so the $150 difference buys the animated overlay, red carpet and stanchions, props box and priority support.
3. Long reception, 5 hours of 360. Elite at $1,195 plus one additional hour at $150 comes to $1,345.
4. Wedding reception plus cocktail hour coverage. Wedding 360 pricing is quoted for your date; roaming for cocktail hour starts at $645, and your written quote confirms the full total.
5. Company mixer, 4 hours of roaming. Corporate roaming is $795 for 3 hours plus one $175 hour, for $970.

Still weighing the value? Is a 360 photo booth worth it looks at the decision by event type and guest count.

How to get an exact photo booth quote

The more complete your request, the faster you get a firm number. Include:

• Your event date and preferred timing (morning, afternoon, evening or late night).
• The venue name or address, so any travel fee can be confirmed.
• Your estimated guest count and event type.
• The service you want: 360 booth, roaming booth, custom branding or not sure yet.
• A budget range. The quote form offers under $750, $750 to $1,250, $1,250 to $2,000, $2,000 and up, or need guidance.
• Any certificate of insurance your venue requires, so A3 can confirm what it can provide.
• Your setup space. The 360 booth needs at least 10 by 10 feet of clear, level floor, 10 feet of ceiling clearance and a standard 120V outlet within 25 feet, and setup takes 45 to 60 minutes. Outdoor setups need a flat, covered area with power.

Book early for busy months. A3 recommends booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead, especially during peak season from March through June and October through December, and 6 to 10 weeks ahead for quinceañera dates in those months. For branded overlays, plan to send logo files at least 5 business days before the event, or 7 to 10 business days for animated packages. The quote request checklist lists every detail worth sending.

Before you sign with any company, confirm these points in writing:

1. The exact booth window, and whether setup and breakdown fall outside it.
2. How many operators or attendants stay for the full rental.
3. Whether unlimited sessions, instant sharing and a post-event gallery are included.
4. Which overlays, logos, props, backdrops, prints or animated intros cost extra.
5. The space and power the booth needs at your venue.
6. Whether a travel fee applies to your venue address.
7. The price of each additional hour.

For more vendor questions, how to choose a photo booth company covers contract terms and red flags. The photo booth FAQ answers common setup, sharing and travel questions.

Ready to price your date? Request a free photo booth quote with your date, venue and guest count, or call or text (281) 206-4024. A3 serves San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, Boerne, San Marcos, Seguin, Helotes and the surrounding Hill Country, and the San Antonio photo booth page has local planning notes.

Related guides

• How much a 360 photo booth costs in San Antonio: 360-only package math, runtime and add-ons.
• How to choose a photo booth company in San Antonio: the questions and contract terms to check before you sign.
• What a mobile photo booth is and where it fits: how roaming coverage works at parties, receptions and mixers.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a photo booth rental for 2 hours in San Antonio?

At A3 Rentals, a 2-hour roaming photo booth is $495 for social and private events, and the 2-hour Essential 360 package is $595. Any travel fee for your venue is confirmed before you book.

Is a roaming photo booth cheaper than a 360 photo booth?

Yes, at the same runtime. At A3's published rates, roaming is $100 less for 2 hours and $250 less for 3 hours at a social event. The better fit depends on your venue layout and how guests move during the event.

Can I book a 360 booth and roaming coverage for the same event?

Yes. Many hosts book the 360 booth as the main station and add roaming coverage for cocktail hour or the dining area. Ask for both in your quote request so the written quote lists each service.

Does the price include setup and staff?

Every A3 360 package includes delivery, setup, teardown and two professional operators for the full rental window. A roaming booth includes one attendant. Setup for the 360 booth takes 45 to 60 minutes.

How far in advance should I book a photo booth?

Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for most dates, and earlier for peak season from March through June and October through December. Quinceañera dates in those months are best booked 6 to 10 weeks ahead.

Is there a travel fee for photo booth rental?

Send your venue address with your quote request. Any applicable travel fee is confirmed in your written quote before you book.