How much does paintball cost?
It can be hard to find the cost of paintball when planning your party. We’d like to take a moment to help answer your questions. This page will address the question and some items to look for.
Not only is the question “how much should paintball cost?” but also “what should I be getting for that cost?”
For a decent rental package, you should expect to spend about $50. Below are items to look for, and questions to ask:
Safety/Protection
Does this package come with a thermal mask? A thermal mask will be far more fog resistant.
Paintballs
How many paintballs come with this package? Most players will use about 150 paintballs per hour. Look for 500 paintballs per player.
Air Fills
Does this package include air fills? Air is needed to power the markers, and will need to be refilled.
Do you use Air or CO2? Simply put, Air is more consistent and much safer. CO2 can result in higher velocity with temperature change
Referee
Does this package come with an on-field referee? You’ll want a ref to make sure things go smoothly
How much do paintballs cost?
Paintballs generally range from $15 – $30 per 500 round bag, and $50-75 per 2000 round case.
Some of the things that affect paintball price are as follows:
Shell quality: paintballs need to be round to fly straight. A more expensive paintball has greater perfection and consistency.
Shell Material: a more expensive paintball has a more brittle shell, which hurts less when it hits you.
Fill quality: a high end paintball has a thick, bright fill that is easy to see and very difficult to wipe off (cheat).
How much does Field Entry and Air cost if I have my own gear?
Field Entry varies greatly depending on your area and what the field offers. A field entry fee of $10-$20 per player is typical
Air Equipment is expensive, and paintball fields want to make their investment back. All Day Air Fills will typically run $10-$15 per person