A blimp flies above the building on a tether, which is the point: it is visible from roads that cannot see your sign.
How it works
We size the balloon to the site rather than the photograph. That usually means asking about the wind, the anchor points and what is overhead.
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.
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.
Holiday weekend sales
Holiday weekend traffic is heavier and slower than normal, which is the ideal condition for outdoor advertising that depends on being looked at.
Questions we get
Can you print our artwork?
Yes. Send vector artwork if you have it. We proof the layout on the balloon shape before anything is printed.
How quickly can it ship?
A plain balloon from stock ships quickly. A printed one runs on artwork approval, usually two to three weeks from order.
Cold-air or helium?
Helium flies above the building; cold-air stands on the ground and needs a power point. Helium wins on distance, cold-air wins on cost and simplicity.
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 |
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.
Local
Blimps California work in California
Most of our California promotions run around Los Angeles and San Diego, and along I-5 where the traffic already is. The California State Fair in Sacramento is the fixture worth planning around if you sell to the public.
Coastal mornings can hold low cloud until midday, and the inland valleys run hot and still, which is good flying weather. Santa Ana winds are the exception.
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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