HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a photo booth in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A photo booth hire in Ireland costs €300–€700 per event, typically around €450. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a photo booth in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers photo booth work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — customisable Photo Layouts — photo booths often offer the option to customise the layout of the printed photos with logos, event details, or personal messages.
- How does duration of the hire change the price?Longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of booth (open or enclosed) change the price?What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does additional features like props change the price?It is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Standard photo booth hire packages usually do not cover additional services like professional photography, extensive customisation beyond basic options, or extra time beyond the agreed hire period — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a photo booth job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers photo booth work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — customisable Photo Layouts — photo booths often offer the option to customise the layout of the printed photos with logos, event details, or personal messages.
A good answer: Longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Standard photo booth hire packages usually do not cover additional services like professional photography, extensive customisation beyond basic options, or extra time beyond the agreed hire period — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a photo booth job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — digital and Physical Prints — clients can expect both digital copies of the photos and instant physical prints.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the photo booth starts, and an itemised invoice after — props and Backdrops — most photo booth hires come with a selection of fun props such as hats, glasses, and signs to enhance the photo experience.
Getting the quote right
- Duration of the hire — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip.
- Type of booth (open or enclosed) — what you pick at the start sets most of the price.
- Additional features like props — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one.
- Whether an attendant is included — it decides whether the work can be done in one go.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: duration of the hire — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip
- They will not talk about it: type of booth (open or enclosed) — what you pick at the start sets most of the price
- They will not talk about it: additional features like props — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one
- A price for the photo booth before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the photo booth has begun
What a photo booth costs: €300–€700 per event
The figures are for the job, per event, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard photo booth hire and Open-air photo booth each carry their own band. Photo Booth Hire price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Photo booth hire firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstDuration of the hire — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip — that is what the photo booth is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of booth (open or enclosed) — what you pick at the start sets most of the price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAdditional features like props — it is the main thing that separates a simple job from a hard one — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherWhether an attendant is included — it decides whether the work can be done in one go — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the photo booth is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, travel distance — rates sit higher in the cities than in the smaller towns.
- Props and Backdrops
- Most photo booth hires come with a selection of fun props such as hats, glasses, and signs to enhance the photo experience.
- Digital and Physical Prints
- Clients can expect both digital copies of the photos and instant physical prints.
- Customisable Photo Layouts
- Photo booths often offer the option to customise the layout of the printed photos with logos, event details, or personal messages.
- Standard Photo Booth Hire
- This involves providing a traditional photo booth setup with props and instant prints for events.
- Open-Air Photo Booth
- An open-air setup that allows for larger groups and more creative backdrops.
- GIF Photo Booth
- A booth that captures short video clips to create animated GIFs for digital sharing.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a photo booth: questions people ask
The cost of photo booth hire can vary based on several factors, including the duration of the hire, the type of booth (open or enclosed), additional features like props and backdrops, and whether an attendant is included. Customisation options and travel distance may also affect the overall price.
Photo booths can typically be hired for a minimum of 2 hours, with longer durations available depending on your needs. Many providers offer packages that can accommodate various event lengths, allowing you to choose the best fit for your occasion.
Many photo booth hire companies offer same-day bookings, but availability can be limited. It's advisable to contact providers as early as possible to secure a booth for last-minute events.
Yes, many photo booth hire companies offer packages that include additional services, such as DJing or event photography. Booking multiple services together can often result in discounts and a more streamlined planning process.
Standard photo booth hire packages usually do not cover additional services like professional photography, extensive customisation beyond basic options, or extra time beyond the agreed hire period. Always clarify what is included in your package before booking.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
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