Most balloon company websites will not show you a price. Here are the real 2026 numbers for helium advertising balloons and blimps, so you can judge any quote you are given.
See the full range at Arizona Balloon CompanyBlank price is the balloon itself. Lettering and graphics are charged separately — that is standard across the industry, and any quote that hides it is worth questioning.
| Size | Blank | Lettering | Helium fill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | $684 | $421 | 105 cu ft |
| 13 ft | $975 | $537 | 170 cu ft |
| 15 ft | $1,258 | $615 | 255 cu ft |
| 18 ft | $1,813 | $657 | 329 cu ft |
| 21 ft | $2,561 | $664 | 430 cu ft |
| 25 ft | $4,208 | $1,074 | 787 cu ft |
| 30 ft | $6,772 | $1,449 | 1,510 cu ft |
| Size | Blank | Lettering | Helium fill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 ft | $301 | $283 | 65 cu ft |
| 5.5 ft | $351 | $308 | 87 cu ft |
| 7 ft | $445 | $437 | 180 cu ft |
| 8 ft | $623 | $537 | 300 cu ft |
| 10 ft | $817 | $608 | 524 cu ft |
| 12 ft | $1,441 | $803 | 905 cu ft |
| 14 ft | $2,427 | $943 | 1,444 cu ft |
A worked example. A 13 ft blimp with lettering on both sides is $975 + $537 = $1,512. It holds about 170 cubic feet of helium, roughly $255 to fill at typical welding-gas prices, and loses about 1% a day.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Letters over 13 inches | $6.50 each |
| Each additional colour, both sides | $109 |
| Different message on the second side | $125 |
| Internal LED light kit | $309 |
| Helium hose | $45 |