Photo booth hire cost in France: prices, types and tips

Photo booth hire for a wedding in France usually costs between €350 and €900 for three to four hours, typically with unlimited prints and a custom template. For a birthday, expect around €200 to €500, while corporate events tend to start at €800 and can go beyond €2,500. These figures are indicative and vary with the region, the season, the day of the week and the type of booth.

A photo booth (French suppliers usually call it a photobooth or borne photo) keeps guests entertained between dinner and dancing and leaves you with hundreds of candid pictures. Here is what to expect when you start comparing quotes.

The main types of photo booth

The type of booth you choose has a big effect on the price, the space you need and the kind of photos you end up with.

Classic booth

A freestanding unit or enclosed cabin with a screen and built-in camera. Guests strike a pose, press the button and collect a print a few seconds later. It suits almost any event and is usually the most affordable option.

Mirror booth

A full-length interactive mirror that displays animations and prompts guests to pose. It has real wow factor at weddings and smarter parties, takes up slightly more room and generally costs more than a classic booth.

360° booth

Guests stand on a small platform while a rotating arm films a short slow-motion video around them. Great for social media, but there are no paper prints. It needs more floor space and nearly always comes with an attendant.

Digital-only booth

No printer: photos, GIFs and boomerangs are sent by email, QR code or text message. It is the lightest set-up, well suited to tighter budgets or corporate events where online sharing matters most.

Photo booth hire prices by event type

The table below gives indicative ranges seen in France. Use them as a benchmark when reading quotes, not as a fixed price list.

Prices climb for Saturdays between May and September, mirror or 360° booths, longer hire periods, long-distance travel and heavy branding (wrapping the booth in company colours, for instance). A Friday or an off-season date often gives you more room to negotiate.

If you are planning a wedding, our guide to the average wedding budget in France puts this cost alongside the other suppliers you will need.

What's included in photo booth hire

Before comparing two prices, make sure the quotes cover the same things. A complete package usually includes:

• Prints: unlimited, or a set number (200, 400...). Ask about print size and paper quality.
• Props: hats, glasses, wigs, signs. Some suppliers offer themed sets to match your decor.
• Custom template: your names, the date, a logo or your colour scheme printed on every photo.
• Online gallery: all the pictures on a private page you can share with guests afterwards.
• Set-up and take-down, plus travel within a given radius.
• An attendant: not always included, but worth having. They get the queue going, help guests and sort out any technical hiccups.

Common paid extras include a guest book with a copy of each print, a backdrop (fabric or flower wall), extra hours and instant sharing by text message.

Space and power requirements

This is the part people often forget to check with the venue.

• Floor space: allow roughly 2 m × 2 m for a classic or mirror booth including the backdrop, and more for a 360° platform, which needs clearance to rotate safely.
• Power: a standard socket nearby is normally enough. Avoid extension leads running across walkways.
• Location: somewhere visible but off the dance floor, sheltered if you are outdoors, and not facing strong backlight.
• Access: mention stairs or tricky access, as the equipment is heavy.

Share these details when you ask for a quote so the supplier can confirm their booth will work in your venue.

Tips for choosing the right photo booth

A few simple checks make all the difference:

1. Ask to see real prints and galleries, not just promotional images.
2. Confirm the exact hire period and the cost of an extra hour, since parties tend to run late.
3. Check how many prints are included and what happens if paper runs out.
4. Sign off the template a few weeks before the event so there is time to tweak it.
5. Check the supplier is properly registered: a SIRET number (the French business registration number) and RC Pro, which is professional liability insurance. On Eventéo, both are checked before a supplier's profile goes live.
6. Book early for a summer Saturday: the best booths are reserved months in advance.

A photo booth doesn't replace a photographer; the two work well together. The photographer captures the key moments, the booth captures the silly ones. Our guide to wedding photographer prices in France can help you budget for both.

Finding a photo booth near your venue

The easiest way to compare is to get several itemised quotes for the same date. You can browse suppliers by city, for example photo booth hire in Bordeaux, Nice or Paris.

Or simply post your photo booth request: it is free, with no commitment, and you will receive up to five quotes from verified suppliers. You then book online with a deposit, and contact details are only shared once the booking is confirmed. All that's left is to pick your props.