Seasonal promotions live or die on being noticed from the road, and a giant inflatable is the cheapest way to be unmissable for a few weeks.
How it works
Order, artwork, proof, build, ship. Most promotions run two to three weeks from the first call to the balloon being in the air.
Outlet and warehouse retail
Outlet centres are destinations people drive to deliberately, then wander around. A balloon over one unit pulls the wandering crowd toward a specific door.
Home builders and model homes
New developments have the opposite problem to a shop: the buyer cannot find the entrance. A balloon over the model home is visible from the main road long before the signage is, and it tells passing traffic that the site is open today rather than sometime next spring.
Self storage
Storage is bought at the moment of need by someone driving past. Being the facility they remember seeing is most of the sale.
Distribution and industrial parks
Industrial estates are unsigned mazes. Recruiters and open days use a balloon simply so people can find the right unit.
Fairs and festivals
Fairgrounds are crowded and flat, so wayfinding is genuinely hard. Sponsors and stallholders use a balloon as a meeting point as much as an advertisement.
Questions we get
How long does a balloon last?
The polyurethane we weld is rated in years of outdoor use, not weeks. What wears first is usually the printing on a balloon flown in strong sun every day.
Do I need a permit?
It depends entirely on the city and how high you fly. Most sites under fifty feet on private property are straightforward, but ring your local planning office first.
How much helium does it take?
A ten-foot blimp takes about 105 cubic feet. A twenty-five-foot one takes about 440. Helium is bought locally rather than shipped with the balloon.
What we build
- Advertising blimps — Helium blimps from 10 to 30 feet, flown on a tether above the building. Visible from roads that cannot see your sign.
- Cold-air inflatables — Ground-standing shapes, characters and product replicas, run on a quiet blower. No helium.
- Round balloons — The classic sales-event balloon, 4.5 to 14 feet across. The cheapest way into outdoor advertising.
What it costs
Every price below is current for 2026. Plain means the balloon on its own; printed means your artwork on it. There is no quote form standing between you and the number.
| Size | Plain | Printed |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | $684 | $1,105 |
| 13 ft | $975 | $1,512 |
| 15 ft | $1,258 | $1,873 |
| 18 ft | $1,813 | $2,470 |
| 21 ft | $2,561 | $3,225 |
| 25 ft | $4,208 | $5,282 |
| 30 ft | $6,772 | $8,221 |
Ask for a price
Call 1-800-791-1445, or send the form and we will come back with a number and a lead time.
Ask for a quote. Call 1-800-791-1445 or email sales@arizonaballoon.com and tell us the size and whether you want it printed.
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