360 Photo Booth Hire UK: Costs, Space and Tips

A 360 photo booth is a platform where guests stand while a camera on a rotating arm moves around them. The result is a short video, often played back in slow motion, that guests can often receive by link or text. In the UK, hire prices vary widely. As of October 2026, published ranges run from about £300 to around £800 for a standard hire, with higher figures for longer packages. You will need a clear, level area of roughly 3 metres by 3 metres, plus a power supply.

What a 360 booth is

Guests step onto a central platform, and the operator starts the camera. The arm turns around the person, so the clip shows them from every side. Because the video is short and easy to share, booths like this suit groups who want a clip more than a still photo. They also work well as a focal point at a reception or party, since people queue to see the effect.

Each supplier runs its rig a little differently, so ask what the output looks like before you book. Some offer a plain clip, while others add branding, music or a short edit.

How much does hire cost?

The published prices do not agree, and some guides do not say how many hours they cover. Here is what the sources we checked say.

These are guides, not quotes, and they come from different years and regions. Use them to set expectations, then get a written quote for your date, hours and location.

A quote usually changes with the length of hire, travel, the number of attendants, the choice of extras and the venue. Some suppliers charge more for a late finish or a site that is hard to access, so ask about those points early.

Space and power

The space figures below come from a UK wedding guide and one supplier’s own description, so check them against the rig the company will bring.

• The wedding directory guide gives about 10ft by 10ft, roughly 3 metres by 3 metres, for a 360 booth.
• The weddings guide also gives about 3 metres by 3 metres of clear floor.
• Allow extra room for guests to queue and for the operator to stand clear of the platform.

Power is the other thing to plan for. Photo Booth King , a Stevenage company that hires its own booths, asks for a standard 13A socket and about 2.5 metres by 2.5 metres of space for its booths. A 360 rig is a different piece of kit, so ask any supplier what it draws, whether it needs its own circuit, and how far the cables have to run.

If you plan to use the booth outdoors, ask about weather cover, ground conditions and what happens if rain sets in. A soft or sloping lawn can make a platform unsafe, so ask about the ground before the day.

360 booth or another format?

The space figures in this table come from the wedding directory guide linked above. If your room is tight, a classic or open-air booth may fit better than a 360 rig.

Checklist before you book

1. Confirm the full price, the hours, the number of attendants and the travel charge.
2. Measure the floor space, and check that the ground is level and firm.
3. Ask about power, cable runs and any backup plan if a socket fails.
4. Check the venue’s rules on equipment, set-up times and access.
5. Ask for proof of public liability insurance and electrical testing records.
6. Agree who owns the videos, how long they are kept and how guests can get their clip.

Guests’ videos are personal data

A video of someone who can be identified is personal data under the UK GDPR. The regulation defines personal data as information about an identified or identifiable person, and a clip of a guest’s face is covered by that definition.

For a private event, the couple’s own use of the video may fall under the household exemption. Once a supplier, a business or a public page is involved, the position changes. Tell guests that a booth will be there, say where the clips go, and let anyone opt out. If you run a venue or a corporate event, check the position with a data protection adviser before you publish anything.

Key points

• A 360 booth records a short video and suits groups who want to share a clip.
• Published UK prices range from about £300 to £800 for a standard hire, and the guides disagree.
• Plan for a flat, clear area of about 3 metres by 3 metres, and check the power supply.
• Ask for the full quote, with hours, attendants and travel.
• Agree how videos are owned, stored and shared before the event.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 360 photo booth cost in the UK? Published guides give ranges from about £300 to £800 for a standard hire, while one guide gives £600 to £1,100 for three hours and £700 to £1,400 for four. The price depends on hours, location and extras, so get a written quote.

How much space does a 360 booth need? One UK wedding guide gives about 10ft by 10ft, or roughly 3 by 3 metres. Allow more room for guests to queue and for the operator to work.

Can a 360 booth go outdoors? It can, if the ground is firm and level and the weather is covered. Ask the supplier about rain, wind and what happens if the event moves indoors.

Is a 360 booth better than a magic mirror? It depends on what you want. A 360 booth gives a short video, while a magic mirror gives photos. The wedding directory guide gives a magic mirror less floor space than a 360 rig.

Do I need to book a 360 booth early? Book as early as you can, especially for weekends and busy seasons. A date that is confirmed early also gives you time to check the venue and power.

What should I check in the contract? Look for the hours, set-up and take-down times, the attendants, the travel charge, the insurance, what happens to the videos and what happens if the booth fails on the day.

Next steps

Get two or three written quotes on the same hours and space, and compare them line by line. If you are in or near Stevenage, Photo Booth King is one local option to add to your list. Its booths are magic mirror, LED, classic, camper, black cab and green screen, and it does not list a 360 booth on its site, so ask it directly what it can offer for your date before you compare.