
Renting beats buying when the balloon only has to fly for one weekend. You get the same size and the same visibility, without owning something that spends fifty weeks in a box.
How it works
We size the balloon to the site rather than the photograph. That usually means asking about the wind, the anchor points and what is overhead.
Outlet and warehouse retail
Outlet centres are destinations people drive to deliberately, then wander around. A balloon over one unit pulls the wandering crowd toward a specific door.
Garden centres and nurseries
The garden trade has a six-week spring peak and then goes quiet. Seasonal advertising should be as temporary as the season, which is what an inflatable is.
Museums and civic buildings
Civic buildings often cannot alter their frontage. A tethered balloon advertises an exhibition without touching the architecture.
Campaigns and public information
Campaign visibility is legally temporary and practically urgent. Inflatables suit both conditions better than anything that needs planning permission.
Fairs and festivals
Fairgrounds are crowded and flat, so wayfinding is genuinely hard. Sponsors and stallholders use a balloon as a meeting point as much as an advertisement.
Questions we get
How long does a balloon last?
The polyurethane we weld is rated in years of outdoor use, not weeks. What wears first is usually the printing on a balloon flown in strong sun every day.
Do I need a permit?
It depends entirely on the city and how high you fly. Most sites under fifty feet on private property are straightforward, but ring your local planning office first.
How much helium does it take?
A ten-foot blimp takes about 105 cubic feet. A twenty-five-foot one takes about 440. Helium is bought locally rather than shipped with the balloon.
What it costs
Every price below is current for 2026. Plain means the balloon on its own; printed means your artwork on it. There is no quote form standing between you and the number.
| Size | Plain | Printed |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | $684 | $1,105 |
| 13 ft | $975 | $1,512 |
| 15 ft | $1,258 | $1,873 |
| 18 ft | $1,813 | $2,470 |
| 21 ft | $2,561 | $3,225 |
| 25 ft | $4,208 | $5,282 |
| 30 ft | $6,772 | $8,221 |
| Round balloon | Plain | Printed |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 ft | $301 | $584 |
| 5.5 ft | $351 | $659 |
| 7 ft | $445 | $882 |
| 8 ft | $623 | $1,160 |
| 14 ft | $2,427 | $3,370 |
What we build
- Advertising blimps — Helium blimps from 10 to 30 feet, flown on a tether above the building. Visible from roads that cannot see your sign.
- Cold-air inflatables — Ground-standing shapes, characters and product replicas, run on a quiet blower. No helium.
- Round balloons — The classic sales-event balloon, 4.5 to 14 feet across. The cheapest way into outdoor advertising.
Ask for a price
Call 1-800-791-1445, or send the form and we will come back with a number and a lead time.
Ask for a quote. Call 1-800-791-1445 or email sales@arizonaballoon.com and tell us the size and whether you want it printed.
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