6 Reasons to Choose Us For Your San Diego Exhibit Rental
700+
Customizable Booth Designs
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Cities Served
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Booths Built
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Post Show Billing
Our San Diego Advantage
As a local San Diego trade show booth builder, we offer faster coordination, stronger venue knowledge, and tighter control from production through installation. Our 30,000 sq. ft. facility is located less than 25 miles from the San Diego Convention Center, helping make logistics more reliable, secure, and cost-efficient.
Our team has experience supporting exhibitors at major San Diego events such as Comic-Con International, the BIO International Convention, and the Esri User Conference. We also work across leading venues, including the San Diego Convention Center, Town & Country Resort, Marriott Marquis, Hilton Bayfront, and Gaylord Chula Vista.
This local experience helps us plan around dock schedules, delivery restrictions, labor coordination, and tight move-in windows. It also helps keep your trade show booth rental in San Diego on schedule and reduces the risk of last-minute disruptions.
Brands We've Helped
San Diego Trade Show Display Rental Options
We design booths for biotech, healthcare, defense, technology, and entertainment exhibitors across different sizes and layouts. Our San Diego trade show display rentals range from compact inline booths to large custom exhibits. Each booth is planned to support demos, conversations, lead generation, and brand visibility.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Booth in San Diego
Pricing for a San Diego trade show exhibit depends on booth size, exhibit configuration, level of customization, and production timeline. Turnkey rental pricing can cover design, fabrication, graphics, flooring, lighting, furniture, round-trip shipping, installation, dismantling, and project management within one defined scope.
This gives exhibitors clearer cost visibility upfront and helps avoid unexpected post-show charges.
Here’s a look at our most requested booth sizes:
10X10
INLINE
100 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$7,600 - $32,800
10X20
INLINE OR END-CAP
200 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$14,800 - $45,450
20X20
ISLAND
400 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$25,500 - $93,250
30X30
ISLAND
900 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$43,150 - $107,100
40X40+
ISLAND
1600+ sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$92,100 - $180,400
What’s Included in Your San Diego Booth Rental Package?
Turnkey exhibit services for your San Diego show are coordinated through a dedicated project management team. There is no need to coordinate multiple vendors for design, freight, or installation. The entire exhibit is managed in-house, with each service included within the defined project scope and quote.
Your San Diego trade show display rental includes:
Flooring, furniture, and graphics
Audio-visual equipment as needed
Shipping to/from major San Diego venues
Full on-site installation and dismantling
Dedicated project manager
Full pre-show trial build and QA approval
Coordinated Show Services Paid Directly at Cost
Services such as electrical, internet, cleaning, and material handling are typically managed by the venue’s official contractors. All related paperwork, technical drawings, scheduling, and service coordination can be managed as part of the exhibit project.
These third-party services are billed at the provider’s direct cost, with no markup or overhead. Familiarity with the San Diego Convention Center and nearby venues also helps ensure smoother coordination and compliance with show regulations.
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Things to Consider While Participating at Trade Shows in San Diego
TURNOUT
The San Diego Convention Center hosted 551,659 attendees across 61 primary conventions in 2025. For exhibitors, that means planning booth staffing for sustained traffic throughout the show rather than relying on a single peak period.
TRANSIT
The MTS Trolley stops twice right in front of the venue, on the Green and Silver Lines. Put your crew on it to beat rideshare gridlock on show mornings.
PERMITS
SDCC holds exclusive union jurisdiction over move-in, electrical, rigging, installation, and dismantling. Your crew can supervise, but union labor does the regulated work, so confirm scope early.
PLANNING
Ceiling heights vary by exhibit hall and venue. Check your exhibit hall early, since hanging signs and tall builds depend on it.
SCHEDULING
The airport sits three miles out, but a Terminal 1 rebuild is slowing access. Ship to the advance warehouse and build an arrival buffer for oversized freight.
DISRUPTIONS
Comic-Con, Padres games at neighboring Petco Park, and packed convention weeks book up hotels and labor fast. Check the city calendar before locking your show logistics.
Your Local Partner for San Diego Trade Show Exhibit
- Faster Delivery, Lower Costs: Long-distance freight can add cost and increase the risk of delays. With our 30,000 sq. ft. San Diego facility, around 22 miles from the San Diego Convention Center, booth delivery is faster and more reliable.
- In-House Production in San Diego: Outsourced production can lead to quality gaps and uncertainty in timelines. With 97% of booth elements built in-house, quality and production schedules stay under tighter control.
- Stay on Budget: Hidden fees and post-show charges can make budgeting difficult. All-inclusive, fixed pricing keeps the agreed project cost clear from the start.
- Arrive Confident: Discovering booth issues during installation can put setup at risk. Every booth is fully trial-built and inspected before dispatch, so the approved setup is tested before it reaches the venue.
- One Point of Contact: Coordinating design, logistics, paperwork, and union labor across multiple teams can be time-consuming. A dedicated project manager keeps schedules, approvals, and labor coordination aligned through one clear point of contact.
- Help When You Need It: Show-site issues can be harder to resolve when support is far away. Our local team is familiar with major San Diego venues and can respond quickly when coordination or assistance is needed.
Let’s Get Started With Your Trade Show Booth for San Diego
SCHEDULE A CALLExplore Booths We have Built in San Diego
From simple 10×20 inline booths to complex 50x50 islands, we do it all!
New Zealand
20x30
Bio International Convention
Jun 22 - 25, 2026 
San Diego, California 
Lithuania
20x20
Bio International Convention
Jun 22 - 25, 2026
San Diego, California 
BIMobject
20x20
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Jun 11 - 12, 2026
San Diego, California 
Openaire
20x20
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Jun 11 - 12, 2026
San Diego, California 
Dunn-Edwards Paints
10x20
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Jun 11 - 12, 2026
San Diego, California 
Kohler
20x40
American Institute of Architects - AIA
Jun 11 - 12, 2026
San Diego, California Client Reviews
SCALPEL @AAOS 2025, San Diego
Mar, 2025
Really Simple and Great Design! Many Thanks.
SCALPEL Team
Biospring @Tides USA 2025, San Diego, CA
May, 2025
Excellent team, so professional. Booth is beautiful & even better than we imagined! Very quick too.
Biospring Team
Lightbox @Esri User Conference 2025, San Diego, CA
Jul, 2025
Great communication, excellent execution. Appreciate hard work.
Lightbox Team
Limbic @Behavioral Health Tech 2025, San Diego, CA
Nov, 2025
My experience with Exponents was really amazing. It was so easy I was almost worried it was fake! The production process was really clear and deadlines were well communicated. Onsite, the team was on time and gracious in building the booth. I truly didn't need to worry about anything. I showed up and left and they took care of everything. I would use them again with no hesitation.
Limbic Team
Our Awards
Bronze - Best Design on a Budget at Experience Design Awards 2025
Altasciences - 20x20
SOT
ExSys People’s Choice Award for Best Exhibit Design 2025
EGYM - 50×50
HFA Show
Best Modular Island Booth at Global Produce & Floral Show 2024
Alpine Fresh - 20X30
Global Produce & Floral Show
Best Modular Inline Booth - Exhibitor Magazine's Portable Modular Awards 2023
Red Hat - 10X20
Black Hat
Best Island Booth at The Global Produce & Floral Show 2025
IFCO Systems - 20x20
Global Produce & Floral Show
Additional Resources
12 Do’s and Don’ts for Successful San Diego Trade Show Booth Rentals
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Upcoming Shows in San Diego
Price
Starting from
$7,600
Our San Diego Facility
Exponents Insta USA Inc. San Diego | Trade Show Booth Rentals
Address
9485 Customhouse Plaza A, San Diego, CA 92154, United States
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Hours
9 AM–6 PM
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San Diego Trade Show Booth Rentals - FAQ
How far in advance should I book trade show booth rentals in San Diego?
For a trade show booth in San Diego, timelines depend on size. Inline booths typically need 5–10 weeks, small islands 6–12 weeks, and large island exhibits 8–16 weeks. This allows enough time for design, fabrication, graphics, and logistics.
Can your San Diego rental booths be customized to our branding and layout?
Yes, every booth can be customized with branded graphics, layouts, lighting, AV, and display elements to match your identity, space, and event goals.
Do you handle logistics and setup in San Diego?
Yes, we manage advance warehouse deliveries, dock scheduling, installation, and dismantling. Our own delivery fleet also gives us better control over booth logistics and timelines.
Do San Diego trade show booth rentals require union labor?
Some services may require union labor or approved contractors, including material handling, electrical work, rigging, installation, and dismantling. We coordinate labor scheduling, approvals, and venue compliance.
Do you handle San Diego venue approvals and show-service paperwork?
Yes, we prepare and coordinate technical drawings, electrical layouts, service orders, and other required paperwork with venue teams and official show contractors.
Will you coordinate directly with the show contractor?
Yes, we coordinate with general contractors and event organizers on deadlines, approvals, service orders, and documentation so your team has fewer moving parts to manage.
Do you provide AV and interactive display options for booths in San Diego?
Yes, booths can include LED screens, monitors, lighting, product displays, and other interactive features based on your design, space, and attendee engagement goals.
Can we see examples of past rental projects or similar booths you’ve built in San Diego?
Yes, we can share relevant booth options based on your size, industry, and requirements, including projects for shows such as AIA, AACR, The HFA Show, DISTRIBUTECH, and SHRM.
Should I ship my booth to the advance warehouse or directly to the San Diego venue?
It depends on the show schedule and freight deadlines. Advance warehouse delivery can provide more flexibility, while direct-to-show shipping may suit tighter schedules. We coordinate the best option for your event.
Can you help plan electrical, rigging, and internet requirements before the show?
Yes, we plan power drops, AV connections, rigging points, and internet needs during the design stage. This helps ensure service orders are placed correctly before installation begins.
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