How to price your karaoke rooms in the U.S.?
The karaoke room scene is booming, and private karaoke rooms are becoming the go-to choice for nights out, birthday parties, and team events. Whether you're starting fresh or tuning your pricing model, this karaoke room pricing guide will help you find the sweet spot between customer appeal and solid profits.
Karaoke room pricing models to consider
There’s no one-size-fits-all. Here are a few popular ways venues are charging for karaoke rooms:
🕒 Hourly Room Rates
- Great for private group bookings.
- Simple and transparent.
- Tier it by room size: Small ($30/hr), Medium ($50/hr), Large ($90/hr).
🎤 Real-World Example: Austin Karaoke starts their pricing at $30/hr for groups of up to 5 people in their smaller rooms and $90/hr for their larger room of up to 20 during weekdays. On weekends the prices rise to $35/hour and $125/hr.
During weekdays they offer a special discounts to couples $25/hr and a "rockstar" discount of $18/hr for those flying solo.
👥 Per Person Pricing
- Ideal for walk-ins or smaller groups.
- Generally $10–$20 per person, per hour.
- Encourages room sharing and high turnover.
🎤 Real-World Example: AUX Karaoke Box in NYC charges $8 per person per hour on weekdays and $10 on weekends, larger groups can also choose a flat hourly fee if they prefer.
On Tuesdays they offer an all you can sing special for just $10 per person with no time limit.
💳 Minimum Spend
- Works well in premium venues.
- No rental fee, just a minimum spend on food/drinks.
- Makes pricing feel more flexible.
🎤 Real-World Example: Simmons Bar, a popular karaoke chain in the UK, sets a minimum spend per hour in their karaoke rooms. Their Soho venue has a minimum spend of $65 (£50) per hour.
Average karaoke room prices
Before setting your rates, it helps to know what others are doing. Pricing varies based on city, space, and overall vibe. Here’s what average hourly rates look like across the U.S.:
| City | State | Small Rooms (2-5 people) | Medium Rooms (6-15 people) | Large Rooms (15+ people) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | AZ | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| Los Angeles | CA | $30 - $50 | $50 - $80 | $80 - $110 |
| San Diego | CA | $25 - $45 | $45 - $70 | $70 - $100 |
| Atlanta | GA | $25 - $40 | $40 - $65 | $65 - $90 |
| Chicago | IL | $25 - $45 | $45 - $70 | $70 - $100 |
| Indianapolis | IN | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| Detroit | MI | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| Minneapolis | MN | $20 - $40 | $40 - $65 | $65 - $90 |
| St. Louis | MO | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| NYC | NY | $35 - $55 | $55 - $85 | $85 - $120 |
| Columbus | OH | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| Cleveland | OH | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
| Philadelphia | PA | $25 - $45 | $45 - $70 | $70 - $100 |
| Houston | TX | $20 - $40 | $40 - $65 | $65 - $90 |
| Charlotte | NC | $20 - $35 | $35 - $60 | $60 - $85 |
Use our Karaoke Room Profit Calculator to learn how much you could make in one year.
Food and drink pricing for karaoke rooms
Whether you’ve got a full bar or none at all, there are options to boost revenue while improving the guest experience.
Required or optional drink packages?
- Required: Guarantees revenue and simplifies service.
- Optional: Great for budget-conscious guests and group variety.
🎉 Pro Tip: Offer themed bundles for birthdays, corporate events, or bachelorette parties.
| Package Name | Includes | Price Per Person |
| Happy Hour Hits | 2 well drinks or beers, 1 appetizer | $25 |
| Rock Star Bundle | 3 premium cocktails, snack platter | $40 |
| VIP Experience | Open bar (2 hours), priority room access | $70 |
| Non-Alcoholic Fun | 2 mocktails, chips & dip | $20 |
BYOB-Friendly?
Some states allow BYOB. If running a bar or kitchen isn't in your plan, this model can save on overhead and licensing. Just make sure you're compliant with local laws.
🎤 Real-World Example: At Hi Tunes Karaoke in Austin, Texas customers can bring their own food and drinks into the room, as well as order from near-by restaurants. They offer beverages like water and soda as well as cutlery.
Snack Strategy
Even if you’re not serving meals, small touches matter. Free salty popcorn or pretzels can encourage guests to order more drinks.
Learn more tips on how to improve food an drink sales in your karaoke room here.
Pair Karaoke with Other Activities
Got more going on than just karaoke? Perfect. Here’s how to bundle and boost cross-activity bookings:
- Combo Deals: Bowling + karaoke is a crowd favorite, but it works with mini-golf, escape rooms, arcade games, and more.
- Discounted Packages: Offer reduced pricing when guests book multiple activities.
- Full-Service Add-Ons: Create a bundled experience with activity + karaoke + food and drinks.
🎤 Real-World Example: King Pins offers discounts on each additional activity booked along with karaoke, and even offers karaoke as an add-on to private party rooms.
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Your pricing strategy doesn’t just impact your bottom line—it sets the tone for your entire venue. Be flexible, test different models, and listen to customer feedback. When done right, your karaoke rooms won’t just be booked—they’ll be buzzing.
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