Affordable Venues for Hire in Brisbane

Affordable Venues Hire Guide

Known as ‘The River City’, Brisbane is an amazing metropolis with subtropical weather all year round and a reputation as a place that certainly knows how to enjoy itself. With a variety of affordable venues on offer, you will be sure to find something to suit your budget. 

Whether it’s an inexpensive birthday or a wedding on a budget, the affordable restaurants, cafés and bars of the city will be ready to help you get your party started. North Brisbane has a lot to offer, so start off by checking out the quirky Fortitude Valley district. A quick jaunt from the centre, this eclectic neighbourhood has many smaller cheap party venues. Moving over to nearby Spring Hill you can find quite a few hotels with function rooms and event packages that can be suitable also for small budgets.

Community spaces are quite a popular and very affordable venue hire option in Australia, and halls are plentiful here. There are plenty of options in Stafford, Chermside and Banyo, near the airport. These halls can be hired as dry hire, or you can check out the options on offer, such as a sound system or other amenities if you plan a sit-down event. Also, if you require a large space, these community halls and council spaces may offer cheap auditorium spaces for hire. 

Libraries can be fantastic for events on a budget for medium-sized groups. They are a great option for themed birthday parties, studying sessions, full-day training, or even cocktail parties. You will find plenty of affordable library spaces in Brisbane in Fortitude Valley.

Need some help with searching for an affordable venue in Brisbane? Check out our tips on how to scout out the best budget friendly option possible:

How to hire an event space in Brisbane without breaking the bank?

First, decide what budget-friendly means to you. How much money are you willing to spend on a venue? Once you pick the amount, you can easily enter it into our smart filters and let the platform show you all the great venues in your price range. 

Decide on a date. To save money, it's best to book a venue in Brisbane during the week. Prices are generally lower during the week than during the weekend. Weekends are not only more expensive, but it can also be difficult to book an affordable location for certain dates because it may already be busy. 

Hire at non-peak times to reduce the cost. If possible, try to hire a venue on off-peak hours. During these hours, fewer people are trying to hire, so the owners of venues let the venues at lower prices. 

Choose a location away from Brisbane city centre. Hiring a venue slightly further away from popular spots, like the CBD or Fortitude Valley, can significantly impact its price. If you want to hire a budget-friendly event location with good transportation possibilities, check out areas away from the city centre that are next to public transport hubs, for example, Windsor!

Consider hiring with minimum spend. The purpose of minimum spend is to enable people to hire a venue or room for free simply by guaranteeing that a certain amount of money will be spent at the event. It is an especially good option for large gatherings. If you don’t meet the minimum spend, you will have to pay the remaining balance, so it is important that there will be enough people ordering food and drinks to cover the requirements. If you want to find out more about affordable minimum spend venues, check out our post on What is bar/restaurant minimum spend and how does it work.

Pick a small room. Determine the size of the room based on your needs. Isn't it unnecessary to hire a large room if you're only planning a gathering for a group of six? Try using the capacity filter to find affordable venues that meet your size requirements.

What to avoid when hiring a low-cost venue?

Mistake #1: Hiring a venue that’s too big for your needs.

The calculation is simple: bigger venue = bigger costs. Don’t hire a venue that you will not use fully, all you will do is lose money. We recommend hiring venues that are just the right size for your event. Our platform’s capacity filter will come in handy in your venue search.

Mistake #2: Not checking how the venue is priced.

A venue billed per hour would be your best bet if the event you're planning won't last too long. For affordable function spaces in Brisbane, hourly rates begin as low as $28. As a result, you're likely to get a great deal! When planning a rather long meeting or party, you're probably better off going with a function venue that's priced per session or per day. 

Mistake #3: Hiring a venue far away from the transportation hubs.

Even if the venue is pretty affordable, if it is in the middle of nowhere, you will need to spend money on transport there. Wouldn’t it be better to hire a venue in a more convenient location for a bit better price?

FAQs about Affordable Venues in Brisbane

How much does it cost to hire an affordable venue in Brisbane?

Brisbane is teeming with cheap venues! Average minimum spend in the city hovers around $500, but if you search well you can hire a venue for as low as $200 minimum spend per session. Per person fees can start at $15 per person for a session. (All data from Tagvenue.)

Where in Brisbane can I find affordable venues for hire?

To find an affordable event venue in Brisbane, check out areas like Fortitude Valley. You will find plenty of budget-friendly venues there charging both minimum spend and per-hour fees. Grog’s Hollow also offers many cheap event spaces, where prices for venue hire start from as little as $79 per day. (All data from Tagvenue.)

Which events can I host at an affordable Brisbane venue?

Any event you want! Most commonly, people throw low-budget weddings, birthday parties, and baby showers, as well as organise conferences and meetings. But don’t hesitate to throw other events like art exhibitions, fun days with your workmates or activity days. Many venues in Brisbane are both cheap and versatile, so any special occasion can be affordable.

What type of venues are available at an affordable price in Brisbane?

Everything you can think of! You can hire a library, a boat, a café, a pub and a restaurant, even a cheap outdoor venue like a pool space. Make sure you choose the best kind of affordable venue for your event!