Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Event staff, equipment and decor hire in Malta
Dapperlance lists party decor and photo booth hire businesses in Malta, based in St Paul's Bay and elsewhere and covering the whole island. Between them they cover helium balloon bouquets and arches, themed venue decoration and setup, and photo booth or 360 video booth hire with an attendant, props and on-the-spot prints. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What does event staff and equipment hire cost in Malta?
A classic photo booth in Malta typically costs from about €425 plus VAT for two hours to about €550 plus VAT for four hours, attendant included, while balloon decor, PA systems and lighting are quoted per event with no published price list. The photo booth figures come from a Malta photo booth company's own published price page, checked September 2026. Other providers in this category ask you to contact them for a quote, so treat the table below as a guide to how each service is priced.
| Service | Typical price (excluding VAT unless stated) |
|---|---|
| Photo booth, 2 hours, attendant included | From about €425 plus VAT |
| Photo booth, 3 hours, USB copy and guest book added | From about €500 plus VAT |
| Photo booth, 4 hours, red carpet added | From about €550 plus VAT |
| 360 video booth | Price on request, depends on the setup |
| Balloon bouquets and arches | Quoted per event, by size and balloon count |
| Venue decoration and styling | Quoted per event, by the number of areas dressed |
| PA system, lighting and stage hire | Quoted per event or per day, dry hire or with a technician |
Three things move the price. Hours and tier: a photo booth quote scales with the number of hours booked and with extras like a guest book, USB copies or a red carpet. Size and complexity: a balloon arch over a stage or entrance takes more balloons and more setup time than a table bouquet, and helium fills cost more than air-filled displays. Staffing: equipment hired with an operator or technician on site, such as a sound engineer for a PA system, costs more than dry hire where you or your venue run it yourselves.
How to choose an event equipment or decor provider in Malta
There is no licensing scheme for party decorators or event equipment hire businesses in Malta, so check what is actually included before you book. A photo booth quote should state the number of hours, whether an attendant and unlimited prints are included, and what happens if the event runs over. For balloon and decor work, ask whether setup and collection are included in the price or charged separately, and whether the display is designed to survive an outdoor Maltese summer, heat and wind loosen glue and pop latex balloons faster than in a cooler climate.
For sound, lighting or staging, ask whether the hire is dry (you collect and operate it) or fully staffed with a technician, and who is responsible if a fault develops mid-event. A venue with limited power sockets or an outdoor setting without mains power changes what equipment can be used, so tell the supplier the venue and setup time available when you ask for a quote.
Common mistakes to avoid: booking a photo booth for exactly the hours the party runs with no buffer for setup and breakdown, ordering a balloon display for an outdoor Maltese event without checking the weather and wind on the day, and not confirming who supplies the extension leads and power for sound or lighting equipment at an outdoor venue. Get the setup and collection times in writing along with the price.
Photo booth price lists from two Malta companies, compared with kids' entertainers, party venues and DJs, are in our guide How much does a party cost in Malta?
Browse the providers listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Event & Wedding Planning, Entertainers & Performers and Photography.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photo booth cost to hire in Malta?
One Malta provider publishes prices starting from about €425 plus VAT for a 2 hour hire with an attendant, rising to about €550 plus VAT for 4 hours with extras like a red carpet. Other providers quote per event on request. Ask what is included, unlimited prints and an attendant are standard on most packages.
Do balloon decorators in Malta publish a price list?
No. The balloon and party decor providers we checked quote per event once they know the size of the display, the balloon count and whether you want helium or air-filled balloons. A small table bouquet costs much less than a full arch over a stage or entrance.
Is a technician included when I hire a PA system or lighting?
It depends on the supplier and the package. Some offer dry hire, where you collect the equipment and run it yourself, others include a sound or lighting technician for the event. Ask which one you are booking, since a fully staffed hire costs more than dry hire.
Will balloon decor last outdoors in Malta?
Heat, direct sun and wind are harder on balloons outdoors in Malta than indoors, especially in summer, and latex balloons pop and glue points loosen faster. Ask your decorator about timing the setup close to the event start and about which balloon types they recommend for an outdoor display.