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How much does a photo booth rental cost on the South Shore?

Price is usually the first thing people ask about when they start looking for a photo booth. The honest answer is that it depends on the type of booth, how long you keep it and what the package includes. Rather than quote vague averages, we went through the prices that companies in our directory publish and summarized what they show. Here are the numbers, and how to read them.

Where these figures come from

All amounts below are based on public prices listed in the directory in September 2026, from the 22 companies that publish at least one package with a price. Add-ons sold separately, such as extra prints or an additional hour, were left out so that only complete packages are compared. A number of companies only work on a quote basis and publish no prices, so they are not part of these figures. Prices move from one season to the next: treat these ranges as a starting point, not as a quote.

Starting prices: roughly $200 to $900

Taking each company's cheapest package, starting prices run from about $200 to about $900. Half of those entry prices fall between $400 and $600, with a midpoint around $500. In practice, a $500 budget gets you a basic booth from a good share of the companies listed, usually for a short rental.

Look closely at what an entry price actually covers. The cheapest packages are often digital only (photos sent by email or text, no prints), shorter, or pickup only with no delivery. A low sticker price can end up level with the others once you add what you actually need.

Classic, 360 or mirror: three price tiers

Classic booth

The most common and most affordable option. Based on public prices listed in the directory, most 2-hour packages sit between $400 and $900, and 3-hour packages between about $550 and $1,000. The spread generally comes down to prints, camera quality and whether an attendant stays on site.

360 platform

The rotating platform that films slow-motion clips generally costs more. Starting prices range from about $350 to about $1,500 (some are listed per hour), and 2-hour packages usually land between $600 and $800. The top of the range is made of longer or more complete packages.

Mirror booth

Fewer companies in the directory publish a price for the interactive mirror. Listed packages range from about $650 to $1,200, depending on the rental length and the mirror model. Part of the cost comes from the size of the unit, which takes more handling to deliver and set up.

To compare these options side by side, see our pricing page and budget calculator.

What pushes the price up

Rental length

Most packages are sold in blocks of 2 to 4 hours. Going from 2 to 3 hours does not double the price, but the difference is real. For a classic booth, the few companies that list an extra-hour rate put it between about $60 and $150. Ask exactly when the clock starts: when the installer arrives or when the booth opens to guests.

Prints

Unlimited prints, a fixed number of copies or digital only: this is often the only thing separating two packages from the same company. If you want guests to leave with a photo strip, make sure prints are part of the package rather than an add-on.

Travel

A company based in Montreal or further away may charge a travel fee to reach Brossard, Boucherville or Saint-Bruno. Give the exact address of your venue in your first message so the price you get back is complete.

Customization

A print template in your event colours, a printed backdrop, a welcome screen with your name, an online gallery: some companies include these, others charge for them. The premium packages found in the directory, which often bundle several of these over a longer rental, go up to about $1,800.

Comparing two quotes fairly

Two prices only compare if they cover the same thing. Before deciding, ask every company:

• How many hours of actual use, not counting setup?
• Are prints unlimited, capped or extra?
• Does an attendant stay for the whole event?
• Are travel fees and taxes included in the total?
• How much is the deposit, and what is the cancellation policy?
• Will you receive every photo as a digital file afterwards?

Line up the answers for the same rental length. A package that looks more expensive often comes out even, or cheaper, once the extras are counted.

What to budget for your event

For a birthday or a small party at home, a classic booth for 2 to 3 hours, digital or with limited prints, is often enough: aim for the lower end of the range. For a wedding or an evening where guests mingle for hours, a longer package with unlimited prints is more realistic. A 360 platform or a mirror makes the most sense when the look matters: an elegant reception, an office party, a launch.

The simplest way to know is to compare real quotes for your date and venue. Browse the directory of photo booth companies, then send a free quote request: we pass it on to the companies in the directory so you get prices that fit your event.