How Much Does LED Screen Hire Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Short answer: outdoor LED screen hire in the UK costs from about £500 + VAT per day for a small screen, £1,500 for a medium 18sqm screen and £2,500 for a large 32sqm screen. Indoor 2.6mm screens start from about £1,100 + VAT. The final price depends on screen size, how many days you need it, power and travel.
By Mo, Highrise Projections · Updated October 2026. These are our own prices, based on over 1,000 events since 2016.
LED screen hire prices by size
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Small outdoor screen (up to 3m wide, audiences up to 100): from £500 + VAT per day
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Medium outdoor screen (18sqm, 3–6m wide, audiences up to 600): from £1,500 + VAT per day
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Large outdoor screen (32sqm, up to 8m wide, audiences up to 3,000): from £2,500 + VAT per day
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Indoor 2.6mm screen (up to 8m wide, for conferences and exhibitions): from £1,100 + VAT per day
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Festival package (4m or 6m screen, 5×4m stage, PA and power): from £3,500 + VAT
What's included in the price
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Delivery and collection
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Installation and de-rig by our own crew
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A technician on site to run the screen, at every size
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Cables and inputs for laptops, media players and live feeds
What changes the price
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Screen size: bigger screens need more panels and longer builds — about 30 minutes for a small screen and 4–6 hours for a large one.
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Number of days: the second day and each extra day are typically charged at 50% of the day rate.
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Hire length: there is no minimum hire, but shorter hires are charged at the day rate.
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Power: a small screen runs from a 13A socket. Medium and large screens need 63A or 125A. If the site has no supply, add a generator from £500 per day.
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Travel: we are based in Hereford and charge £1 per mile, capped at £100 however far you are.
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Extras: staging, sound, truss, banners and marquees can all be added to one quote.
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Indoor vs outdoor: indoor screens use finer 2.6mm panels for close viewing; outdoor screens use 3.8–4.8mm panels at 6,000 nits so they stay bright in sunlight.
Example quotes
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Church Sunday service — small 4m screen: from £800 + VAT
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Indoor sports championships — two small 2.6mm screens, up to 4m each: from £3,000 + VAT
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Small festival — 4m screen, 5×4m stage, PA, mics and power: from £3,500 + VAT
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Large festival — 6m screen, 5×4m stage, PA, mics and power: from £4,000 + VAT
Hidden costs to ask any supplier about
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VAT: most UK prices are quoted + VAT. Ours are too.
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Insurance: hirers usually insure the screen while it is on site — £60,000 for a 6×3m screen or £100,000 for an 8×4m screen.
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Power: check whether a generator and cabling are included.
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Technician: check whether someone stays to run the screen, or whether it is dry hire.
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Site access: a large screen needs a clear, level 14m × 10m area and ground that takes about 5,000kg of vans plus the towing vehicle.
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Weather: screens cannot run in winds above 40mph (24mph with solid banners). Ask what happens if the event is called off.
Deposit and payment
We take a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure the date, with the balance due 14 days before the event.
LED screen hire cost FAQs
Is it cheaper to hire an LED screen or a projector?
Projectors are cheaper — our projector hire starts from £250 — but they need darkness. For daytime events or outdoor screenings before sunset, an LED screen is the only option that stays bright.
Can I hire an LED screen for just a few hours?
Yes. There is no minimum hire, but it is charged at the day rate.
How far in advance should I book?
Summer weekends start booking up from the start of the year, but we can accommodate most enquiries — get in touch even if your date is close.
Do you hire LED screens without a technician?
Yes. We offer dry hire on some screens for experienced teams. Ask us when you enquire.
Do your prices include VAT?
No. All our prices are quoted + VAT.
Get a fixed price: call 07790 665935 or send us your event details. We reply within one working day.