20×20 island
$50,000 to $120,000Source: Steadfast Displays
The first island size
- Central tower
- Counters on two corners
- Hanging sign
Island trade show exhibits, open on all four sides
An island booth has aisles on every side and no neighbours, so it is seen from across the hall and can be built taller than an inline booth. Island booth design starts at 20×20 and goes up to multi-level exhibits.
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Exhibit Experience
★ 4.8 (92) · Orlando
Trade Show Display Depot
★ 4.6 (49) · Las Vegas
Trade Show Displays
★ 5.0 (27) · Las Vegas
LV Exhibit Rentals
★ 4.7 (21) · Las Vegas
DisplayCraft
★ 4.7 (14) · Plainville
Design Factory Las Vegas
★ 5.0 (9) · Las Vegas
Iconic Displays
★ 5.0 (6) · Los Angeles
Birttani Display
★ 5.0 (1) · New York
E&E Exhibit Solutions
★ 4.0 (4) · Phoenix
Exhibit Boss
★ 4.9 (100) · Las Vegas
Exhibit Network
★ 4.9 (76) · Houston
Expo Convention Contractors
★ 4.5 (34) · Las Vegas
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Prices · updated 26 October 2026
How much does a 20×20 trade show booth cost?
Short answer
A custom 20×20 island typically costs $50,000 to $120,000 to build, or $16,000 to $40,000 per show to rent. Most 30×30 islands cost $50,000 to $250,000. Large custom islands with conference rooms, hanging signs and LED walls run $250,000 to $500,000, and double decks start around $200,000.
Sources: Steadfast Displays, Classic Exhibits, Expo Stand Services
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 20×20 custom island | $50,000 to $120,000 | Steadfast Displays |
| 20×20 island rental, per show | $16,000 to $40,000 | Steadfast Displays |
| 30×30 island, average range | $50,000 to $250,000 | Expo Stand Services |
| Large custom island with meeting rooms and LED walls | $250,000 to $500,000 | Classic Exhibits |
| Double-deck or experiential booth | $200,000+ | Classic Exhibits |
Prices are published by the sources linked, checked 26 October 2026. Lines marked "worked out" multiply the floor area by the source's per square foot rate. Your quote depends on the show, the design and the builder.
Popular packages
Popular island booth packages, with prices
What builders typically include at each level, with the published price. Pick one and builders quote it for your show.
30×30 island
$50,000 to $250,000Source: Expo Stand Services
A destination booth
- Closed meeting room
- Hospitality counter
- Video wall
40×40 and larger
From $160,000 to $400,000Worked out at $100 to $250 per sq ft for custom builds. Source: Steadfast Displays
Headline exhibits, double decks
- Several meeting rooms
- Theatre or stage
- Double deck where allowed
Published prices, checked 26 October 2026. Builders quote the actual price for your show.
Is it right for you?
What makes an island different
With four open sides there is no back wall to hang graphics on, so a trade show island booth is designed around towers, a hanging sign and counters that face every aisle. The space also allows meeting rooms, storage and demo zones that an inline booth cannot hold.
A good fit when
- You want to be seen from across the hall
- You need meeting rooms, storage or several demos
- Your space on the floor plan is 20×20 or larger
Think twice when
- Island rules on height, rigging and sight lines vary by show
- Hanging signs need rigging ordered from the show
- Four open sides need more staff to cover
What it costs
Where the money goes on a island booth, line by line
Every quote is built from the same lines. Some are paid once, some at every show. Ask each builder to price every line separately so you can compare like for like.
| Cost line | What it covers | Paid | Published range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and fabrication | Drawing the booth and building the structure, counters and fittings | Once | $50,000 to $120,000 for a custom 20×20 Steadfast Displays |
| Graphics | Printed fabric, panels and signage in your brand | Depends | Quoted |
| Lighting and AV | Lights, screens, video walls, often rented per show | Depends | LED walls and interactive demos: often 20% to 30% of a tech-forward budget Steadfast Displays |
| Flooring and furniture | Carpet or tiles, stools, tables, display cases | Every show | Quoted |
| Shipping and handling | Freight to the venue and the show's material handling charge | Every show | Drayage $1,000 to $10,000+ Classic Exhibits |
| Install and dismantle | Labor to build the booth before opening and take it down after | Every show | $2,000 to $20,000 Classic Exhibits |
| Show services | Electrics, internet, rigging for hanging signs, cleaning, ordered from the show | Every show | Electrical and internet $500 to $5,000 Classic Exhibits |
| Storage | Keeping an owned booth at the builder's warehouse between shows | Every show | $200 to $2,000 a month Classic Exhibits |
Island booth design
Planning a booth with four open sides
Five decisions shape every island. Settle them in your brief and the first designs will be close.
- 01
A centre that draws people in
A tower, storage core or meeting room in the middle, with open space around it.
- 02
A hanging sign
Your brand over the booth, visible from far away. Rigging is ordered from the show.
- 03
Counters facing every aisle
Greet visitors from all four sides instead of one front edge.
- 04
Meeting and storage space
Closed rooms or semi-open lounges, plus lockable storage for stock and bags.
- 05
Height and sight lines
Islands can usually build taller than inline booths, within the limits in your exhibitor manual.
Compare builders
Compare island booth builders
The top 12 of 238 builders, side by side. Tick the ones you like and send them one brief.
| Select | Builder | Google rating | Since | Service | Custom | Rentals | 3D renders | Venues worked | Price level (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Extreme CanopyAnaheim | ★ 4.9 (791) | 2003 | Build only | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | · | $$ | |
DoTradeshow DisplaysChicago | ★ 5.0 (209) | 1995 | Build only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Exhibit BossLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (100) | 2017 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$ | |
Exhibit ExperienceOrlando | ★ 4.8 (92) | 2010 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ | |
Exhibit NetworkHouston | ★ 4.9 (76) | 1989 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Affordable Exhibit DisplaysLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (64) | 1994 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | · | $$ | |
DisplayitBuford | ★ 4.8 (59) | 1996 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Dr. Mike's Expo ServicesLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (57) | 2022 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Pro ExpoLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (39) | 2015 | Build only | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Trade Show Displays USLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (31) | 2004 | Build only | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Exhibitrentals.comLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (30) | 2017 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Ace DisplaysDallas | ★ 4.6 (164) | 2006 | Build only | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 3 | $$ |
Ratings from Google Maps. Services, years and venues as listed by each builder. Price level is our estimate from each builder's own site, from $ (budget) to $$$$ (luxury), not a quote.
By size
Island booths by size
20×20Island · 400 sq ft$16,000 to $40,000 to rent, $50,000 to $120,000 to build
20×30Island · 600 sq ft$60,000 to $150,000 to build custom
20×40Island · 800 sq ft$80,000 to $200,000 to build custom
30×30Island · 900 sq ft$50,000 to $250,000
30×40Island · 1,200 sq ft$120,000 to $300,000 to build custom
40×40Island · 1,600+ sq ft$160,000 to $400,000 to build custom
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Questions
Island trade show booth questions
How much does a 20x20 trade show booth cost?
A custom 20×20 island typically costs $50,000 to $120,000 to build, or $16,000 to $40,000 per show to rent. Most 30×30 islands cost $50,000 to $250,000. Large custom islands with conference rooms, hanging signs and LED walls run $250,000 to $500,000, and double decks start around $200,000.
How to set up a booth for a trade show?
With a rental, the builder's crew or show labor installs the booth before opening and takes it down after, so you arrive to a finished booth. With your own booth, follow the exhibitor manual: order labor, power and drayage from the show's contractor before the deadlines, then install on move-in day.
What is an island booth at a trade show?
A booth with aisles on all four sides and no neighbouring booths, usually 20×20 or larger.
What is the smallest island booth?
Most shows sell islands from 20×20. Some offer smaller islands, so check the floor plan for your show.
How tall can an island booth be?
Islands can usually build higher than inline booths, but each show sets its own limit. Your exhibitor manual has the figure.
Do I need a hanging sign?
It is not required, but most islands use one so the booth is visible from across the hall. It needs rigging ordered through the show.
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