There’s nothing worse than scrambling at the last minute to find a space that won’t feel like an afterthought. If you're hosting a birthday dinner in Bouldin Creek, a board meeting in The Domain, or a team night out near South Lamar, Austin’s function rooms are stylish, comfortable, and unique. With so many local options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but you don’t have to be. Tagvenue lets you filter spaces by size, style, and budget in seconds, so you spend less time searching and more time planning a great party.
The cost of function rooms averages around $150 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 Austin, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From $100 | to $300 | hire fee per hour |
| From $20 | per person | |
| From $1500 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find function rooms 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 Austin, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 70 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
Austin offers a wide variety of function rooms, including art galleries, coworking spaces, restaurants, theatres, and wineries. You can host a private dinner in a cosy bistro, run a corporate meeting in a well-equipped office setting, or throw a large celebration in a vineyard or event hall.
Some function rooms, especially business-focused venues in areas like Cherrywood or Wild Basin, provide AV amenities like projectors, monitors, whiteboards, and sound systems. Larger or entertainment-focused venues may include lighting rigs, mics, and PA systems. Always check individual listings on Tagvenue for detailed equipment info.
To find affordable function rooms in Austin, consider booking in Cherrywood or Pond Springs, where hourly rates are around $50 per hour. Smaller venues with fewer amenities typically cost less. Booking on weekdays or outside peak seasons can also reduce costs. Use Tagvenue’s filters to compare venues by price, location, and capacity to get the best deal.
Venues like The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge in Slaughter Creek, which has lawns, shaded trees, and elegant outdoor setups for up to 400 people.
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