America’s #1 Advertising Blimp Manufacturer Since 1979

Get Your Brand
Sky High &
Seen For Miles

Polyurethane helium blimps and advertising balloons that outperform PVC at a fraction of the helium cost. Visible from up to 4 miles. Made in the USA.

45+Years in Business
4 miMax Visibility
50States Served
<1%Daily Helium Loss

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Trusted by
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U.S. Navy
JPL
ASU
NIH
Pulte Homes
D.R. Horton
CarMax
10,000+ Businesses

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Advertising Blimps, Balloons & Inflatables

All products made in the USA from premium polyurethane — not cheap imported PVC. Fully custom with your logo, colors, and artwork.

17-foot polyurethane advertising blimp with custom lettering, made in the USA
Most Popular
Advertising Blimps

Our flagship product. Polyurethane construction delivers less helium use, longer float time, and brighter colors than any PVC alternative. Visible for miles.

10 ft13 ft15 ft
18 ft21 ft25 ft30 ft
From $604 — price varies by size & customization

14-foot colorful advertising balloon at an auto dealership sale event
Advertising Balloons

Giant spherical helium balloons with 360° visibility — seen from every direction. Perfect for outdoor events, grand openings, and model home communities.

5.5 ft7 ft8 ft
10 ft12 ft14 ft
From $309 — custom artwork available

Giant yellow T-Rex cold air advertising inflatable for outdoor events
Inflatable Characters & Cold Air

Eye-catching cold-air inflatables and dancing tube men that stop traffic. Custom shapes, mascots, holiday themes — no helium required.

Custom ShapesCharactersDancing Tubes
Custom Pricing — contact us for quote

Why Our Blimps Use Less Helium — and Work Better

Almost every imported blimp is made from PVC — a material that leaks helium rapidly and degrades in UV light. Our blimps use the same polyurethane technology originally developed for NASA, and the performance difference is dramatic.

A 13-foot polyurethane blimp outperforms a 20-foot PVC blimp while using just a fraction of the helium. That difference is what makes short-term rentals profitable — something competitors simply can’t offer.

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Under 1% Helium Loss Per Day

PVC blimps lose 3–5% of helium daily. Ours lose less than 1%, staying airborne far longer between costly refills.

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UV-Resistant, Vibrant Colors

Polyurethane holds bright color in direct sun and outdoor exposure far longer than PVC alternatives.

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Made in the USA — Glendale, Arizona

Every blimp is manufactured at our Glendale, AZ facility. Faster delivery, tighter quality, no import surprises.

Polyurethane vs. PVC — Head to Head
✅ <1% / day loss
VS
3–5% / day loss

Helium Retention
✅ 13 ft outperforms
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20 ft needed

Size for Equal Performance
✅ 170 cu ft (13 ft)
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500+ cu ft

Helium to Fill
✅ NASA-derived material
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Known carcinogen

Material Safety
✅ Made in USA
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Mostly imported

Manufacturing Origin

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Run Your Own Numbers

Use our calculators to estimate ROI, helium savings, and blimp visibility for your specific situation before you buy or rent.



Ad Cost & ROI Estimator
Compare your blimp’s cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) against billboards, digital, radio, and TV.




CPM Comparison Chart
How blimp advertising stacks up against other media on cost per 1,000 impressions (lower = better). Chart updates live after you calculate.

CPM ranges based on published industry averages. Your blimp bar updates when you run the calculator.

Helium Savings Calculator
See how much helium — and money — you save by choosing our polyurethane blimps over PVC alternatives.



Helium Usage Comparison
Total helium consumed over your chosen period — polyurethane vs. a comparable PVC blimp.
Run the calculator to see your comparison chart.

Visibility Range Estimator
Estimate how far your blimp will be visible and how many daily impressions it could generate from passing traffic.


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Coverage Map
Approximate visibility radius from your location. Run the estimator to populate the map.
📍 Your location
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Shaded area = coverage zone

How Blimp Advertising Compares

Outdoor advertising consistently outperforms digital for local brand awareness — and blimps add the unmissable, sky-high factor that billboards simply can’t match.

Sources: industry CPM averages; billboard ROI data from Signs.com (40% vs 38% digital). Brand recall estimates based on outdoor advertising industry research. Blimp CPM varies by size, location, and duration.

Industries That Rely on Blimp Advertising

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Homebuilders & Model Homes

A blimp over a new home community is visible from the freeway and surrounding neighborhoods — leading drive-by buyers straight to your model home. Used by Pulte Homes, D.R. Horton, and hundreds of developers nationwide.

model home blimp rental · new home advertising balloon · homebuilder marketing

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Auto Dealerships

Car dealerships have used advertising blimps for decades to draw weekend traffic. Nothing says “BIG SALE” like a giant blimp floating over your lot — visible to every driver on the frontage road.

car dealership blimp · auto dealer advertising balloon · lot traffic

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Trade Shows & Outdoor Events

Stand out in a crowded convention parking lot or festival field. A custom blimp with your logo floats above competing booths, directing foot traffic straight to you.

trade show advertising balloon · outdoor event blimp · inflatable blimp trade show

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General Retail & Grand Openings

Grand openings, liquidation sales, restaurant launches — a blimp creates urgency and excitement that static signage never can. It creates the buzz that brings people in the door today.

advertising blimp rental · giant helium balloon · outdoor advertising balloon

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Government & Research

Our polyurethane technology is trusted by NASA, JPL, the U.S. Navy, ASU, and NIH for surveillance, research, and specialty tethered aerostat applications where reliability is non-negotiable.

surveillance balloon · tethered aerostat · research inflatable

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Seasonal & Holiday Promotions

Holiday-themed inflatables and character balloons for Christmas sales events, sporting events, college homecoming, and patriotic displays. Custom shapes and mascots — any occasion.

holiday inflatable · custom character balloon · seasonal blimp advertising

Advertising Blimp Price List

All blimps manufactured in the USA from polyurethane. Custom lettering and full-color artwork available. Prices subject to change — call for current quote.

Blimp Size Base Price With Lettering Helium (initial) Best For
10 ft $604 $975 ~100 cu ft Small lots, close-range events
13 ft ★ Popular $860 $1,334 ~170 cu ft Auto dealers, model homes, events
15 ft ★ Popular $1,110 $1,653 ~280 cu ft High-traffic roads, large lots
18 ft $1,600 $2,127 ~490 cu ft Freeway visibility, trade shows
21 ft $2,260 $2,845 ~780 cu ft Major events, long-range visibility
25 ft $3,714 $4,661 ~1,300 cu ft Maximum impact, 2–3 mile visibility
30 ft $5,976 $7,254 ~1,510 cu ft Landmark presence, up to 4 mile visibility

Advertising Balloon pricing starts at $309 (5.5 ft) up to $2,142 (14 ft). Rental rates available. Call 1-800-791-1445.

Everything You Need to Know

Common questions about advertising blimps, helium costs, visibility, customization, and ordering.

Our most popular 13-foot blimp starts at $860 to purchase, and our 15-foot model starts at $1,110. Short-term rentals are also available — pricing depends on size, duration, and delivery location. Call 1-800-791-1445 for a personalized quote. Because our polyurethane blimps use far less helium than PVC alternatives, even short-term rentals are cost-effective — something many competitors can’t offer.

It depends on blimp size and tether height. A 13-foot blimp at 100 feet is typically visible 1–2 miles in a suburban environment. Our largest 25–30-foot blimps can be seen from up to 4 miles in open terrain. Use the Visibility Range Calculator above to estimate your specific setup.

Polyurethane blimps lose less than 1% of helium per day versus 3–5% for PVC. Our 13-foot polyurethane blimp outperforms a 20-foot PVC blimp while using a fraction of the helium — dramatically lowering ongoing costs. Polyurethane is also more durable, UV-resistant, and PVC is classified as a known carcinogen. Our blimps use material originally developed for NASA.

Our 13-foot blimp requires approximately 170 cubic feet for the initial fill. The 30-foot blimp requires about 1,510 cubic feet. Because our polyurethane retains helium so well (under 1% loss per day), top-off costs are minimal. Use our Helium Savings Calculator to see exactly what you’d spend vs. a PVC alternative.

Absolutely — full customization is our specialty. Choose from seven standard body colors at no extra charge, with custom colors also available. We can replicate virtually any logo, slogan, or artwork. Larger blimps can also have hanging vertical banners. Send us your artwork and we handle the rest.

Our helium advertising blimps are typically tethered between 60 and 120 feet above ground, with 100 feet recommended for optimal visibility and stable airflow. All tethered blimps comply with FAA regulations for tethered balloon operations. We’ll walk you through any local permitting requirements when you order.

Yes — we ship to all 50 states from our Glendale, Arizona manufacturing facility. Because everything is made in-house in the USA, lead times are faster and quality is tighter than imported alternatives. Call 1-800-791-1445 or email sales@advertisingblimps.com to get started.

Ready to Get Your Brand in the Sky?

Call us today for a free consultation and custom quote. Our team has been helping businesses advertise from the sky since 1979.