A booth dropped at events. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€4,000–€15,000
Hours / week
6–20
First income
~6 wks
Net margin
75%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€500–€2,200
What nobody usually tells you
Few hours, decent fees, and the equipment pays for itself inside a season. It is firmly a side business: Saturdays only, and the ceiling is one booth and one pair of hands unless you hire.
The route, in five steps
Build or buy one good booth, not three cheap ones
Price per event, €350-600, four hours
Weddings book a year out; corporate books a month out
Add branded print templates for company events
One booth caps you — a second needs a second operator
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every photo booth hire pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
booth and printerpropsvan or estate carinsurancebooking system
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.