GUIDE
How much does a trade fair hostess cost?
An experienced trade fair hostess costs around €200 per person per day. Our placement commission of 35% is added on top. Here you can see which factors determine the price and what a typical assignment costs.
Day rates by assignment and experience
Guide values per person and day (talent fee, excluding commission), with German and English.
| Assignment | Junior (1–2 years) | Experienced (3–5 years) | Senior (5+ years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade fair hostess | €170 | €200 | €220 |
| Brand ambassador | €180 | €210 | €230 |
| Multilingual specialist | €190 | €215 | €230 |
| Gala / Corporate event | €175 | €205 | €225 |
| Promoter / Activation | €160 | €190 | €210 |
What determines the price
Type of assignment
Reception, promotion, gala or multilingual support require different skills.
Experience
Junior, experienced or senior – depending on how demanding the booth is.
Languages
German and English are included; from three languages around 7% is added.
Number of people and days
The talent fee is the day rate × people × days.
Example calculation
2 experienced trade fair hostesses for 3 days: €200 × 2 × 3 = €1,200 talent fee, plus 35% commission (€420) = €1,620 in total.
What will your event staff cost?
Instant orientation, no signup — total cost including placement, in real time.
| Talent day rate (guidance) | € 200 / day |
| People × days | 2 × 3 = 6 person-days |
| Language surcharge | +0% |
| Total talent fee | € 1.200 |
| ÉLANCE placement commission (35%) | € 420 |
| Total cost (estimate) | € 1.620 |
All values are guidance ranges. The final fee is agreed transparently between you and the talent. The ÉLANCE commission of 35% applies to the agreed talent fee.
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