Exhibition Stand Cost Calculator
Set your stand size and build type to get a realistic budget band. The rates below are the ones we quote from — full custom joinery, modular hybrid or rental — and they already include design, production, freight, installation and dismantle.
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Questions we get asked
How much does an exhibition stand cost per square metre?
In the UK and Europe, rental stands run £280–£520 per sqm, custom-modular hybrids £400–£700, full custom builds £500–£950, and double-decks £1,200–£1,900 per sqm of ground footprint. Those figures include design, build, freight, install and dismantle.
Does the calculator include space rental?
No. Space rental is charged by the show organiser directly and varies enormously by event and hall position — typically £250–£700 per sqm at major European shows.
What makes a stand cost more than the estimate?
Short build windows forcing overtime labour, complex rigging, heavy exhibits needing engineered decks, and last-minute design changes after structural approval. All four are avoidable with an earlier brief.