Custom inflatable structure prices, project by project

How much does a custom inflatable structure cost?

Across these projects, between $300 for a 2 m balloon and 150’000 – 200’000 CHF for a festival stage set; in a 2022 post, the workshop puts its projects at $1’000 to $200’000 and more.

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The prices in this guide come from the budgets on the Digital Inflatables projects page, given as ranges in francs, and from prices quoted in the captions of its posts, in dollars, euros or francs.

These prices are not converted: each keeps its currency and its date. They give an order of magnitude; only a quote based on your brief sets the price of your project (how to brief a custom inflatable).

Is there a price per metre for custom inflatables?

Yes, the workshop has published several starting prices: from $500 per metre in an August 2023 offer, from $600 per metre for artists, and from CHF 900 per metre for giant replicas.

Other posts give a price for a size: in March 2023 the workshop advertised objects 5 m tall from $5’000, and in February 2020 inflatable steampunk heads for an EDM festival at $1’200 per metre.

A price per metre is only a starting point: shape, print, lighting and fire treatment move it up or down (inflatable fabrics and printing explained).

How much does an inflatable balloon, sphere or moon cost?

Between $300 for a simple 2 m balloon and 3’000 – 5’000 CHF for a backlit, fire-treated moon.

The 2 m balloon for the Stop 5G movement cost $300 all included in 2019; the 4 m diameter sphere for AFRO WORLD, €3’200 in 2023.

The backlit moon for Astra Festival, sublimation printed and treated to the M1 fire class, cost 3’000 – 5’000 CHF; the 6 m helium-filled cloud for Mosaert, under 8’000 CHF.

The custom mirror balloons, 50 cm to 8 m in diameter, required a $2’000 minimum order in 2023.

Sizes and finishes are on the page giant inflatable sphere.

How much does a giant inflatable product replica cost?

Across these projects, between 4’500 CHF for a 3.5 m nose, art direction and design included, and 30’000 – 35’000 CHF for a 14 m luxury bag.

The 3.5 m giant nose for the GSK stand cost 4’500 CHF and was delivered in 1 month; the same post quotes replicas from CHF 900 per metre.

The 5 m inflatable gin bottle, sublimation printed, was advertised at 4’900 francs in 2019.

The 14 m by 8.5 m giant bag for Buttonscarves, fully lit, cost 30’000 – 35’000 CHF.

Files, colours and accuracy are covered on the page giant inflatable product replica.

What budget for an inflatable player tunnel?

The tunnels for the Lion ZSC and the Aigle GSHC each cost 8’000 to 15’000 CHF; the cup-shaped tunnel for Emmi Caffè Latte was quoted in a price range of $15’000.

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The lion tunnel is 7 m tall and 9 m long, the eagle tunnel 6.5 m tall with a 9 m wingspan, and the cup tunnel 10 m long and 4.5 m tall.

Measurements, blower and anchoring are explained on the page custom inflatable player tunnels.

How much does a giant inflatable mascot or character cost?

Across these projects, between 20’000 – 25’000 CHF for a 6 m Minion and 30’000 – 60’000 CHF for 10 mascots plus a giant one.

The 6 m Minion on the facade of the Grand Rex cost 20’000 – 25’000 CHF, including design, 3D, manufacturing and installation.

The three giant chickens, 6 m by 11 m, for L214 cost 30’000 – 35’000 CHF for the 3 units; for Busan 2030, the budget of 30’000 to 60’000 CHF covered design, manufacturing and staffing.

In March 2023 the workshop advertised objects 5 m tall, such as its giant astronaut, from $5’000; the 7-metre mummy for the Théâtre Barnabé was made at cost.

Shapes and details are shown on the page custom inflatable mascot.

What budget for an inflatable stage set or installation?

Between 30’000 – 40’000 CHF for a 35 m ceiling and 150’000 – 200’000 CHF for the stage sets of the Head In The Clouds festival, one of them 55 m long.

The 35 m inflatable ceiling for Swiss Design at Milano Design Week cost 30’000 – 40’000 CHF; the display of more than 30 inflatables at the Beaugrenelle centre, 40’000 – 50’000 CHF.

The Head In The Clouds stage sets cost 150’000 – 200’000 CHF; the main one measures 55 m by 8 m.

The giant pink ribbon for the Hôpitaux de Paris, made for Octobre Rose, was produced at cost.

For a stage or a hall, see also inflatable stage sets for festivals and fire ratings for inflatables.

How much does an inflatable sculpture for an artist cost?

In June 2024 the workshop offered artists sculptures starting at $600 per metre, with a free quote and worldwide shipping.

The offer came with the 8 m sculpture made for the artist Anna Lomax, shown in London.

For an artwork, the budget also depends on the prototype, tests and storage between shows: see how to commission a custom inflatable sculpture.

How much does an inflatable column, tent or exhibition stand cost?

The 7.5 m illuminated column for Grillmaniak cost 1’750 francs in 2019, and the 4 m × 4 m tent for AERO41 was offered from CHF 3’500, print included, in 2020.

No price is published for a stand; the 4.5 m × 2.5 m × 2.5 m Erborian stand shows the format: deflated, it fits in a suitcase under 20 kg and goes up in less than 10 minutes.

The models are on the pages inflatable advertising column and inflatable event tent.