10 × 10 ft
100 sq ft · inline27 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- $3,500 to $6,500
- Custom build
- $8,000 to $20,000
Trade show booth rentals in San Diego
Rent a trade show booth for your San Diego show. 27 vetted builders rent exhibits for the San Diego Convention Center, from local studios to Southern California rental houses.
Free for exhibitors · No obligation to book · Up to 5 matched builders
27rental builders
4based in the area
4.58 Google, 230 reviews
1upcoming shows
Booths our builders made for
Sizes and prices
Booth rental sizes in San Diego
How many of the 27 rental builders serving San Diego rent each size, with the published 2026 price per show. Pick a size for its rental builders, or build one instead.
10 × 20 ft
200 sq ft · inline26 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- $7,500 to $14,000
- Custom build
- $15,000 to $40,000
10 × 30 ft
300 sq ft · inline2 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- Quoted per show
- Custom build
- $30,000 to $75,000
20 × 20 ft
400 sq ft · island27 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- $16,000 to $40,000
- Custom build
- $50,000 to $120,000
20 × 30 ft
600 sq ft · island19 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- Quoted per show
- Custom build
- $60,000 to $150,000
20 × 40 ft
800 sq ft · island6 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- Quoted per show
- Custom build
- $80,000 to $200,000
30 × 30 ft
900 sq ft · island10 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- Quoted per show
- Custom build
- $90,000 to $225,000
30 × 40 ft
1,200 sq ft · island2 rent it in San Diego
- Rent a show
- Quoted per show
- Custom build
- $120,000 to $300,000
How San Diego rental builders price$ Budget 0$$ Standard 10$$$ Premium 16$$$$ Luxury 1Our estimate of each builder's price level from its own website, not a quote.
Prices: Steadfast Displays, checked for 2026; larger custom sizes worked out at $100 to $250 per sq ft. Rentals usually include install, dismantle and freight; floor space and drayage come from the show.
Compare builders
Compare trade show rental builders for San Diego
27 builders rent booths for San Diego shows. Here are 27 of them: filter by what you need, tick the ones you like and send them one brief.
| Select | Builder | Google rating | Since | Service | Custom | Rentals | 3D renders | Venues worked | Price level (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3D Expo SolutionsSan DiegoLocal | ★ 5.0 (2) | 2011 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$$ | |
WS DisplayCarlsbadLocal | ★ 3.6 (19) | 2001 | Build only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | · | $$ | |
760 DisplaySan DiegoLocal | ★ 5.0 (5) | 2002 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
exhibiTeamSan DiegoLocal | New | 2016 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
Trade Show Display DepotLas Vegas | ★ 4.6 (49) | 1990 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$ | |
Exhibit OptionsLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (29) | 2005 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 6 | $$$ | |
Exponents Insta USA Inc. San DiegoLas Vegas | ★ 4.2 (20) | 1979 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
ExpoMarketing GroupTustin | ★ 4.5 (11) | 1991 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
The Exhibit CompanyCamarillo | ★ 4.9 (11) | 1988 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$ | |
Divinitas DisplaysOrlando | ★ 4.1 (9) | 2013 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 7 | $$$ | |
ExhibitreeLos Angeles | ★ 3.7 (9) | 1977 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | $$$ | |
Design Factory Las VegasLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (9) | 1999 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ |
Ratings from Google Maps. Services, years and venues as listed by each builder. Price level is our estimate from each builder's own site, from $ (budget) to $$$$ (luxury), not a quote.
Renting here
Renting in San Diego
Southern California rental builders can bring stock down from Los Angeles and Orange County. Ask whether delivery to the convention center is in the price.
Reserve 12 to 16 weeks ahead for a big show (Classic Exhibits) and give builders your floor plan so they quote the right size.
Real booths
Booths from builders who rent in San Diego
One booth from each builder's own portfolio, local builders first. Filter by type or price level, then get one like it quoted for your San Diego show.
Booth type
Price level
Showing 11 of 11 booths
Price level is the builder's, our estimate from its own website.
Trade Show Display Depot
★ 4.6 (49) · Las Vegas
Exhibit Options
★ 4.9 (29) · Las Vegas
ExpoMarketing Group
★ 4.5 (11) · Tustin
Design Factory Las Vegas
★ 5.0 (9) · Las Vegas
Creative Displays
★ 4.9 (7) · Los Angeles
Divinitas Displays
★ 4.1 (9) · Orlando
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Convention centers
Where San Diego shows happen
The halls builders here work most, with exhibit space as each venue states it, the shows coming up and the rules that decide what your own team may do on site.
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
525,701 sq ft of exhibit spacesource
18builders list it
- A shipment that cannot be hand carried to the booth comes through the docks and is delivered by union labor. source
- Rigging from the hall grid is limited to the in-house audio visual contractor and approved general contractors, under an ESTA-certified rigger. source
- Electrical work at panels and disconnects is done by center staff or approved utility contractors. source
- The center is the exclusive cleaning provider: only its staff may vacuum booths. source
Your show's exhibitor manual has the final word on labor and set-up rules for your dates.
Show calendar
Upcoming trade shows in San Diego
Dates from each show's official website. Each row opens the show's page or a brief for it.
ShowDatesStatusWhere
COComic-Con InternationalComics and pop culture · 5 builders list itJul 22 to 25, 2027officialJul 2027San DiegoGet quotes
Next upComic-Con22 to 25 July 2027
Reserve a rentalComic-ConBetween 1 April 2027 and 29 April 2027
Lead times: Classic Exhibits.
Building instead?
Trade show booth builders in San Diego
25 of these builders also build custom booths. Owning pays off at about three shows a year at one size (Steadfast Displays); renting costs one third to one half of buying the same booth (Classic Exhibits).
Questions
San Diego booth rental questions
How much does it cost to rent a trade show booth in San Diego?
Published US rental prices, per show and usually all-in: $3,500 to $6,500 for a 10×10, $7,500 to $14,000 for a 10×20 and $16,000 to $40,000 for a 20×20 island (Steadfast Displays). The 27 rental builders serving San Diego quote your show itemised.
Where can I rent a trade show booth in San Diego?
From the 27 vetted builders on Exhivo who rent booths for San Diego shows, 4 of them based in San Diego and Carlsbad. Compare them on this page and send one brief to up to 5.
How far ahead should I book a booth rental for Comic-Con in San Diego?
Comic-Con International opens on 22 July 2027 at San Diego. Classic Exhibits advises reserving a rental 12 to 16 weeks before a major show: between 1 April 2027 and 29 April 2027. A configured rental needs 4 to 6 weeks (Steadfast Displays).
Can I set up my own booth at San Diego Convention Center?
A shipment that cannot be hand carried to the booth comes through the docks and is delivered by union labor. Rigging from the hall grid is limited to the in-house audio visual contractor and approved general contractors, under an ESTA-certified rigger. Electrical work at panels and disconnects is done by center staff or approved utility contractors. Your show's exhibitor manual has the final word for your dates.
What is included in a trade show booth rental?
Rental packages usually include install, dismantle and freight (Steadfast Displays). Booth space and drayage are usually not included (Exhibits Northwest): you order them from the show.
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