Holiday traffic is already out there. The job is making them turn in rather than carry on to the next place.
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.
Liquor and beverage retail
Holiday weekends account for a large share of the year. Visibility during those specific weekends is the whole promotional plan for many stores.
Farm and agricultural dealers
Equipment dealers sit on rural highways where the next building is a mile away. Visibility is measured in minutes of approach, not feet of frontage.
Garden centres and nurseries
The garden trade has a six-week spring peak and then goes quiet. Seasonal advertising should be as temporary as the season, which is what an inflatable is.
Car dealerships
A dealership already has flags, banners and a lit sign, and customers have stopped seeing all three. A balloon above the lot changes the silhouette of the place, which is the one thing a regular commuter will actually notice. Most dealers run one over a weekend sale, then again at the end of the quarter.
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.
Questions we get
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 happens in wind?
Every balloon has a wind rating and it should be respected. In consistently windy places a smaller balloon that stays up all weekend beats a larger one that does not.
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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