The balloon does one job: it makes people notice a place they have driven past a hundred times without seeing.
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.
How it works
Tell us the site and the season and we will size the balloon for it. Wind matters more than most people expect, and a balloon that is too large for the location spends the weekend on the ground.
Powersports and motorcycle dealers
Riding season is short and the buying decision is made in it. Seasonal advertising that packs away suits the trade better than a permanent installation.
RV and boat dealers
RV lots are large, flat and set back from the highway, which makes them hard to judge at speed. A thirty-foot balloon gives the site a scale marker drivers can see from the exit ramp.
Bridal and event retail
Seasonal show weekends drive the year. Being the visible stand or shop for those two days is worth more than a month of ordinary advertising.
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.
Distribution and industrial parks
Industrial estates are unsigned mazes. Recruiters and open days use a balloon simply so people can find the right unit.
Questions we get
Can we reuse it next year?
That is the normal pattern. Stored dry and out of the sun, a balloon comes out for the same sale for several years running.
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.
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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