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Boston Trade Show Booth Rental Options
Our exhibit booth rentals in Boston are designed around how your team plans to engage prospects. A smaller footprint supports direct conversations and demonstrations, while a larger booth gives you room for meeting areas, hospitality, and multiple product zones. Larger island booths are better suited for high-traffic brands that need private meeting rooms, hospitality areas, or several product zones.
Popular booth rental options include:
How Much Does it Cost for an Exhibit Rental in Boston?
Pricing for trade show booth rentals in Boston depends on size, design complexity, materials, graphics, furniture, lighting, AV, shipping, and installation.
Here are starting prices for some of our most requested booth sizes:
10x10
INLINE
100 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$12,700 – $43,700
10x20
INLINE OR END-CAP
200 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$20,150 – $57,750
20x20
ISLAND
400 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$36,600 – $117,900
30x30
ISLAND
900 sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$51,850 – $121,700
40x40
ISLAND
1600+ sq ft
PRICE RANGE
$94,250 – $202,650
What's Included in Your Trade Show Exhibit Rental for Boston Package?
Trade show costs in Boston can add up quickly when design, production, shipping, installation, and project management are handled separately. We simplify the process with our turnkey service package. One team handles your trade show booth in Boston, end-to-end.
Your package for a trade show exhibit rental in Boston includes:
Fabrication and graphics production
Flooring, furniture, and lighting
AV equipment, when your booth calls for it
Transparent pricing
Shipping to and from the venue
Professional installation and dismantling
A dedicated project manager
Coordinated Show Services Paid Directly at Cost
Boston venues route services like electrical, internet, rigging, cleaning, and material handling through designated providers. We handle the forms, technical drawings, scheduling, and back-and-forth communication.
You pay the venue directly at cost. We add no markup, and our experience with Boston venues keeps compliance problems from surfacing at move-in.
Get In TouchThings to Consider Before Exhibiting at a Boston Trade Show
Turnout
Boston's show calendar runs on life sciences and biotech, anchored by the BIO International Convention, alongside Seafood Expo North America and PAX East. These draw a research-and-development crowd that's used to seeing dense, technical booths, so a display that leans on generic branding tends to get walked past.
Transit
From Logan, the Silver Line SL1 is usually the simplest way to reach the BCEC. Get off at the World Trade Center, cross Summer Street, and you’re there. The trip from the airport is free. A rideshare can take about 15 minutes, but the Ted Williams Tunnel can easily push that past 25 during show traffic. For events at Hynes, staying in Back Bay makes things easier; the convention center is just a few Green Line stops from nearby hotels.
Permits
BCEC's exhibit halls have 40 to 50-foot ceilings, among the tallest of any East Coast convention venue, which supports large hanging signs and taller structures than most cities allow. That height still falls under labor jurisdiction. Any overhead sign requires a rigging plan approved by the show's general contractor. Review the exhibitor manual early so drawings and service orders can be submitted before the deadlines.
Planning
Boston drayage runs on the higher end, often 40 to 60% of the total exhibit cost. Budget for it early rather than treating it as a line item you'll deal with on-site. Ensure to confirm your booth's dock access and service desk location against the show's floor plan before freight ships.
Scheduling
Book booth production, freight, installation labor, hotels, and show services as early as possible. Large conventions often lead to an increased demand for labor crews, nearby accommodations, and freight appointments.
Disruptions
Winter storms are the biggest obstacles for freight moving into Boston, and construction in the Seaport District has affected street access in recent years. Marathon Monday in April also closes roads across the city, so check against your show dates before finalizing ground transportation.
Why Choose Exponents for Your Exhibit Rental in Boston
- In-house Production: Your Boston exhibit rental is built end-to-end at our in-house facility. This gives us complete control over the build and quality.
- Stay on Budget: You’ll receive an itemized quote covering design, production, shipping, installation, and dismantling. No surprise billing after the show.
- Arrive Confident: Before your booth ships to the venue, we assemble it completely at our in-house facility. Graphics, lighting, structure, and AV are checked. You receive photos and a video walkthrough.
- One Point of Contact: One project manager handles your timeline, paperwork, freight, and venue coordination. You always have a single point of contact.
- Help When You Need It: Our crews work the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Hynes regularly. We know the closed-hall labor rules, the crew calls that must be booked weeks in advance, and the paperwork each venue requires, so your exhibit runs smoothly.
- Custom-Modular Flexibility: Every rental is engineered for your brand but built on modular systems, so you get a tailored look with the efficiency of a rental.
20×30 Trade Show Exhibit Rental at RAPID + TCT 2026, Boston, MA
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From simple 10×20 inline booths to complex 50x50 islands, we do it all!
Farsoon Technologies
20x20
RAPID +TCT
Apr 13 - 16, 2026 
Boston, Massachusetts 
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20x30
RAPID +TCT
Apr 13 - 16, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts Client Review
Franklin AI @USCAP 2025, Boston, MA
Mar, 2025
Fantastic job, friendly service.
Franklin AI Team
20×20 Roccat Rental Booth @ PAX East, Boston
Jul, 2016
Dung Was A Pleasure To Work With And We Have Gotten Many Compliments On The Booth So The Event Is Going Well So Far And We Are Happy Overall.
Tuan
Acutus Medical @ Heart Rhythm Society Meeting, Boston
May, 2015
I Wanted To Send A Very Big Thank You To You And Your Team At Exponents. Acutus Medical Was The “Belle Of The Ball” At The Heart Rhythm Society Meeting. From Our Staff, Our Board Members In Attendance, Our Competition And Our Potential Customers We Heard Compliments On The Booth And The Way We Displayed Our Products. Again, Thank You So Much For Your Patience With Me And All My Questions.
Janice Barstad
Hassan Group @ IDEA, Boston
Jul, 2016
We, As Hassan Group, Had An Remarkable Experience At IDEA Show And This Could Not Have Been Accomplished Without Your Ongoing Support. Although The Long, Long And Long Miles Between Us, You Always Gave Us The Great Comfort To Know That We Do Not Have To Worry. So Our All Team Commented On How Impressed They Were With Exponents Project & Your Organization.
Burcu J
Trade Show Rental Display For QS At NAFSA, Boston
Jul, 2015
Just To Let You Know, The Booth Went Down Extremely Well With My Colleagues At NAFSA!
Nicola Chambers
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
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Boston Booth Rental - FAQs
Which Boston venues do you support?
We provide Boston trade show booth rentals at all major venues, including the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), Hynes Convention Center, and hotels and ballrooms throughout the Seaport and Back Bay.
How do you handle Boston’s union and exclusive-service rules?
We align booth scopes to venue labor rules, submit drawings and schedules on time, and coordinate with the approved providers. Venue services such as electrical, rigging, internet, and cleaning are always billed at cost — never marked up.
Will I see the booth before it ships?
Absolutely. Every display rental in Boston, MA includes a full trial build with graphics and AV installed. You’ll receive a video/photo walkthrough and sign off before the booth leaves our facility.
Who handles installation and dismantlement in Boston?
Our dedicated project manager and crew oversee installation and dismantling end-to-end, working within Boston labor rules.
How are drayage and venue utility fees managed for Boston trade show displays?
Drayage, electrical service, internet, rigging, plumbing, and other venue utilities are provided and billed by the venue’s official show contractor. We coordinate the required paperwork, service orders, technical drawings, and deadlines on your behalf.
Are permits required for Boston exhibits?
signage. We manage all submissions and approvals to keep your Boston exhibit rentals fully compliant.
Can you customize the booth to reflect our brand?
Yes. Every exhibit rental is tailored with your graphics, colors, lighting, furniture, and AV integration so your Boston trade show display looks and feels like a true extension of your brand.
What support do you provide during the show?
Our Boston crews handle installation, on-site adjustments, and dismantling, while your project manager stays available for last-minute needs — ensuring a completely stress-free exhibiting experience.
Are hanging signs and high-rise booth structures allowed in Boston convention halls?
Yes, but they must comply with the show’s height limits and venue regulations. Hanging signs, overhead structures, and tall exhibits usually require advance approval and engineering drawings before installation.
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