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19 Event & Travel Business Ideas
Weddings, parties, tours and experiences — businesses people book for their best days.
19 ideas
- EV-01 · Events & Travel
Local Tour Guide Business
Turn your local knowledge into walking, food, or history tours
- START
- $300+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$8k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-02 · Events & Travel
Kids Party Entertainer Business
Perform as a character, magician or face painter at birthday parties
- START
- $300+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$6.5k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-03 · Events & Travel
Balloon Decor Business
Design balloon garlands and backdrops for parties and events
- START
- $500+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$7k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-04 · Events & Travel
Pop-Up Shop and Market Vendor Business
Sell at markets and pop-ups to test products without a lease
- START
- $500+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$8k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-05 · Events & Travel
Photo Booth Rental Business
Rent photo booths to weddings, corporate events, and parties
- START
- $2k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$8k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-06 · Events & Travel
Bounce House Rental
Rent inflatables for birthday parties, schools and community events
- START
- $2k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$12k
- LEVEL
- Easy
- EV-07 · Events & Travel
Wedding Planning Business
Guide couples through planning and coordinate the wedding day
- START
- $500+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$10k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-08 · Events & Travel
Parents’ Night Out Event Business
Supervised evening play events that give parents a few hours off
- START
- $1.5k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$9k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-09 · Events & Travel
Event DJ Business
Play music and run the dance floor at weddings and parties
- START
- $2k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$10k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-10 · Events & Travel
Wedding Florist Business
Design bouquets, arches and centerpieces for weddings from a home studio
- START
- $2k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$14k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-11 · Events & Travel
Farmers Market Organizer Business
Run a weekly market by recruiting vendors, booking a site and bringing in shoppers
- START
- $2k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$8k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-12 · Events & Travel
Party Rental Business
Rent tables, chairs, tents, and bounce houses for local events
- START
- $5k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$15k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-13 · Events & Travel
Christmas Tree Lot Business
Sell fresh-cut trees and wreaths from a parking lot for five intense weeks
- START
- $8k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$25k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-14 · Events & Travel
Kids Birthday Party Venue Business
A rentable space where parents book a themed party and skip the cleanup
- START
- $8k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$22k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-15 · Events & Travel
Porta Potty Rental Business
Supply portable restrooms to construction sites, festivals and weddings on a recurring basis
- START
- $15k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$25k
- LEVEL
- Medium
- EV-16 · Events & Travel
Mobile Bar Service Business
Bring a converted trailer or portable bar to weddings, parties and corporate events
- START
- $8k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$18k
- LEVEL
- Hard
- EV-17 · Events & Travel
Backyard and Barn Event Venue Business
Rent your barn, yard or farm for weddings, reunions and retreats
- START
- $10k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$30k
- LEVEL
- Hard
- EV-18 · Events & Travel
Escape Room Business
Build themed puzzle rooms for groups, birthdays and corporate team events
- START
- $20k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$30k
- LEVEL
- Hard
- EV-19 · Events & Travel
Laser Tag and Axe Throwing Venue
An entertainment venue for groups, parties and team outings
- START
- $25k+
- EARN/MO
- ≤$50k
- LEVEL
- Hard
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest events & travel business to start?
Local Tour Guide Business is the lowest-cost option in this category — typically $300–$5k to start. Turn your local knowledge into walking, food, or history tours.
Which events & travel business makes the most money?
Laser Tag and Axe Throwing Venue has the highest ceiling in our data, with experienced operators reaching up to $50k per month. Higher-ceiling ideas usually need more skill, time or capital.
What is the easiest events & travel business for beginners?
Beginner-friendly picks include Photo Booth Rental Business, Local Tour Guide Business, Balloon Decor Business. They need little upfront capital and have a short path to the first paying customer.
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