An advertising balloon is the cheapest way to make a building impossible to drive past.
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.
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.
Electronics and appliance retail
Big-box competition is decided in the car park. Whichever store looks like something is happening usually gets the first visit.
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.
Stadiums and sporting events
Event advertising has to be readable in aerial and crowd photography, not only from the ground. A tethered balloon is one of the few formats that appears in both.
Furniture and mattress stores
Furniture retail lives on weekend footfall and competes with warehouses that all look alike from the road. Height separates one big beige building from the next one.
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 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.
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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