Looking for the perfect spot to host your next event in Los Angeles? Consider booking a dry hire venue! These versatile spaces offer complete control, allowing you to bring your vision to life exactly as you imagine. Whether you dream of grand banquet halls, luxurious event spaces, laid-back BYOB spots, intimate studios, or lofts, we've got it all. Plus, our no-corkage fee wedding venues make celebrating your special day even easier. Our platform is packed with amazing dry hire venues across Los Angeles, just waiting to make your event unforgettable. So why wait? Dive into our handpicked selection and discover the perfect place for your next celebration!
The cost of dry hire venues averages around $180 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Los Angeles, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $72 | to $300 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2000 | to $12000 | hire fee per day |
| From $4800 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Beautiful Brick Studio at Re/creation Center
in Mid-City - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The space photographed wonderfully and helped make the event feel truly special.’
The Cats Crawl - Studio B at The Cats Crawl
in East Hollywood - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic location, great workers, very flexible with how we wanted the room arranged, lighting, sound, etc.’
Skyline Grand at Skyline GRAND
in Downtown Los Angeles - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The space was beautiful and already had a lot of props to offer for the event, such as tables and chairs.’
You'll find dry hire venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Los Angeles, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $66 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average $180 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $475 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Los Angeles, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for dry hire venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average $300 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 200 guests |
| Photo / Film Studio | prices average $72 hire fee per hour | typically between 20 and 50 guests |
| Warehouse | prices average $185 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
| House | prices average $299 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Gallery | prices average $150 hire fee per hour | typically around 100 guests |
Smaller dry hire venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Los Angeles, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Olympic 4 - Private jet at Olympic Studios - photo / film studio for 10 guests
Venue said: We invite you to the first in Los Angeles, a rental photo studio with a unique private jet (airplane) set and artificial window lights. Our studio also offers you free wi-fi, wireless triggers, fans, sandbags, paper backdrops,
New York–Retna Style at Penthouse with Skyline View - creative space for 20 guests
Venue said: The huge and modern 2-bedroom penthouse, Penthouse with Skyline View, is situated in a prime location in Downtown LA, with a total area of 2,200 square feet (approximately 204 square meters) of open living space with 22-foot...
Entire Venue at Classroom Set Studios 60 - photo / film studio for 25 guests
Venue said: Classroom Set Studios 60 offers a spacious area with plenty of natural light, ideal for small photo sessions or filming.
Cheap dry hire venues in Los Angeles start from $60 hire fee per hour or $1000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Hill 8 - Concrete Wall at Hill Studios, from $60 hire fee per hour
(up to 20 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Used it a lot! And the couple extra lights with the transmitter.’
Whole Venue at Gallery Space on Abbot Kinney Blvd, from $1000 hire fee per day
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Our spacious venue features a variety of rooms that are simple yet functional. The main room is painted white, creating a clean and open atmosphere. Each room offers plenty of natural light from large windows, adding to the...
Atheena Studio at Atheena Studio, from $1000 hire fee per event
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Atheena Studio is the newest venue in Northridge Los Angeles California. We offer a modern rustic vibe in the valley. Perfect for intimate private gatherings and events.
Try to book dry hire venues in Los Angeles as early as possible, especially if you're planning an event during a busy season or on the weekend. Booking several months in advance can secure your desired date and potentially better rates.
Dry hire venues in Los Angeles offer a unique option: you rent just the space itself without additional services like catering, decorations, or audiovisual equipment. This flexibility allows you to customize the event according to your specific preferences and requirements.
Page last updated in September 2026
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