How much does a photo booth cost in San Antonio?
An honest look at photo booth prices around San Antonio, what you get for the money, and how to get the most out of your budget.
The short answer: a staffed photo booth in San Antonio typically costs $600 to $900 for 4 hours, or about $150 to $225 an hour. A DIY rental like Mr. Booth starts at $249 for a full 24 hours, with prints from $349.
Staffed prices are typical San Antonio packages and vary by company, hours and extras.Staffed vs. DIY: where the money goes
With a staffed booth, most of what you pay covers an attendant's time, delivery and setup, which is why prices are quoted for a few hours at a time and extra hours cost more. With a DIY booth, you pick it up, set it up with step-by-step videos, and run it yourself. Guests just tap the screen to start, so it doesn't need an attendant, and you keep it for a full day instead of a few hours.
That is the whole idea behind Mr. Booth: the same kind of pro setup (a DSLR camera, studio flash, touchscreen and photo printer) for a fraction of the price, because you are not paying for staff or delivery.
What Mr. Booth costs
Every package is a full 24-hour rental and includes a custom photo template with your names, date or logo, instant sharing by text, email or QR code, and an online gallery with every photo.
Essentials
$249Digital only. Guests get their photos instantly on their phones.
Plus
$349Adds a pro photo printer and 150 4×6 prints for guests to take home.
Elite
$429Everything in Plus, with a sequin backdrop, themed props and a draped table.
Popular extras: 150 more prints for $99, a backdrop for $49, themed props for $29, a 4-foot table with cover for $15, a USB of every photo for $19, and the damage protection plan for $29. A $100 deposit holds your date.
What changes the price of a photo booth
Hours. Staffed booths charge by the hour, so a long reception adds up fast. A 24-hour DIY rental covers setup, the whole party and the next morning.
Prints. Printing adds a printer, paper and ink. If you only want digital photos, a digital package is the cheapest way to go.
Backdrop and props. A backdrop makes every photo look finished. Some companies include one, others charge extra.
Travel. Staffed companies often add a travel fee outside their area. With a pick-up rental, you control the drive.
Custom design. A template with your names and colors is often an upcharge. At Mr. Booth, it is included in every package.
How to save on a photo booth
Book a DIY booth if someone in your group is comfortable following a short setup video. Pick digital if your guests mostly share on their phones anyway. Count your guests before adding extra prints: 150 prints is plenty for most parties. And book early for Fridays and Saturdays, which go first.
Build your booth
Pick your date and extras, see your total, then reserve. Takes about a minute.
- Date
- Event
- Package
- Extras
- Total
When's the party?
Fridays and Saturdays book up first.
What are you celebrating?
Choose your package
Add the extras
Your booth
Next you'll confirm your package and extras on our secure booking page. A $100 deposit holds your date.
Photo booth prices, answered
How much is a photo booth rental in San Antonio?
Staffed photo booths typically cost $600 to $900 for 4 hours in San Antonio. DIY rentals cost less: Mr. Booth starts at $249 for a full 24 hours, with prints from $349.
Is a DIY photo booth hard to set up?
No. You get step-by-step setup videos and an interactive checklist. Plan for two people, since lifting the booth onto the tripod is a two-person job.
Are prints included?
Plus and Elite include 150 4×6 prints. Essentials is digital only, with photos sent by text, email or QR code. You can add 150 more prints for $99.
Is there a deposit?
Yes. A $100 non-refundable deposit holds your date and goes toward your total. The balance is due 7 days before your event.