Dance Floors

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Dance Floor? (2026 UK Guide)

2 July 20266 min read
Back to Blog

Compare standard chequerboard hire from £295 and white or black LED floors from £350. Learn what affects the price, what installation includes and how to choose a size.

Motion Entertainment's standard black-and-white chequerboard dance floor hire starts from £295. White LED and black LED starlit floors start from £350. Your final price depends on the size, venue access, hire duration and installation and collection timings. This guide explains how to compare those requirements before booking.

Motion Entertainment Dance Floor Hire Prices

Dance Floor TypeFinishMotion Entertainment
White LED StarlitBright white with LED lightsFrom £350
Black LED StarlitDark finish with LED lightsFrom £350
Standard Black & White ChequerboardClassic patterned finish, without LED lightsFrom £295

All Motion Entertainment dance floor prices include professional installation and collection. Some providers charge separately for these — always confirm before booking.

What Size Dance Floor Do You Actually Need?

The most common mistake is hiring a floor that's too small. A packed, tiny dance floor looks great in photos but means most guests never get on it. As a rule of thumb, allow roughly 4–5 sq ft per dancing guest — and aim for 50–60% of your total guest count to be on the floor at peak time.

GuestsRecommended Floor Size
Up to 6012ft x 12ft
60 – 10016ft x 12ft — confirm with your venue plan
100 – 15016ft x 16ft
150 – 20020ft x 16ft — confirm with your venue plan
200+20ft x 20ft or larger

Standard Chequerboard, White LED or Black LED — Which Should You Choose?

Black LED Starlit Dance Floor

A black LED floor gives the room a darker focal point, with points of light standing out during an evening reception. It suits black-tie celebrations and parties where you want contrast against lighter décor. Consider its position alongside your DJ lighting and table plan.

White LED Starlit Dance Floor

Clean, contemporary, and highly photogenic. The white surface reflects coloured DJ lighting beautifully, so the effect changes throughout the night. A strong choice for modern venues, barn weddings, and events with a specific colour scheme.

Chequerboard Dance Floor

A classic black-and-white chequerboard pattern gives the room a defined dancing area without LED lights. It suits retro themes as well as weddings and private parties. Share your room plan so we can recommend a suitable size.

What's Included in Dance Floor Hire?

  • Professional installation by our team before your guests arrive
  • Collection after the event (we handle all breakdown)
  • Panel edging strips for a clean, finished look
  • Full PAT-tested, safety-compliant installation
  • Advice on positioning within your venue

Get an instant quote for your dance floor. Tell us your venue, guest numbers and preferred style — we'll recommend the right size and confirm availability.

View Dance Floor Options