Portable trade show displays are lightweight, reusable exhibit systems – like pop-up frames, fabric backwalls, banner stands, and counters – that one or two people can carry, ship, and set up without tools or a labor crew. They pack into wheeled cases, fit booths from tabletop to 10×20 and beyond, and cost far less than a custom build. Most portable systems are modular, so you can reconfigure the same components for different booth sizes and swap graphics between shows.
Most portable displays go up in under an hour with no tools, saving on show labor fees.
Lightweight frames travel in wheeled cases, and many kits ship by standard ground carriers instead of freight.
Reconfigure the same components for different booth sizes and update your graphics between shows.
Portable systems provide a professional exhibit presence without the cost and logistics of a fully custom build.
Let's design a booth that turns heads, drives traffic, and gets you noticed on the show floor. Tell us about your next show — we'll handle the rest.
How your portable trade show display gets made–from start to success!
Our approach is to listen and learn your exhibiting goals before we start talking. Knowing what you're trying to achieve helps us provide the right array of options just for you.
We love to see our clients' reactions when they see what we industry veterans are able to create for them using our knowledge of available elements and trending processes.
One of the advantages of portable exhibits is the speed with which they can be created. Each piece is pre-tested and made to last.
Carry your assets yourself (most items are on wheels) or ask us to deliver, pick up and store it for you. Either way, setup is a breeze, so you'll be able to focus on your event, not your booth.
If you like feeling like a number, you'll love ordering from one of the online megasites. But if you want real support from an experienced display advisor who understands that every event is a strategic investment of your time, money and energy, then you'll love working with Metro Exhibits.
We've been doing this a long time, so we know what works, what doesn't, and why. We can help you choose the perfect exhibit assets depending on your site, budget, and plan.
We know what assets can be produced and delivered for rush orders, and we can follow up on shipping and other details to ensure your portable booth is ready to go at showtime.
We treat every customer like you're our only one--whatever your investment level. Get the advantage of our years of experience when planning your display, utilize our graphic artists, and have someone to speak with about shipping and delivery.
We don’t like to brag. So we’ll let our happy clients do it.
I am so very happy and impressed with your team. . I can’t believe we managed to get something so nice so fast. Also the set-up team was very professional and helpful! It’s exciting to finally have a trusted congress partner.
The booth looks AMAZING. Thank you so much for all of the hard work you and the team put in over the holidays. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the booth, and literally CROWDS of people walking through our “doors”. Really a testament to the detail and care that [the project manager, sales} and the production team put in.
Thanks for everything with the show last week! Please tell the on-site team they did a wonderful job.
We enjoyed every minute working with Metro Exhibits. Such an excellent team who made our experience a wonderful one. They were able to capture exactly what we had in mind and delivered as promised. Moving forward we will definitely stick with Metro! @bravo-concealment
The booth looks...AMAZING! What a delight (and a surprise to be completely honest) to walk into the show after a day of flight delays to find this gorgeous booth waiting for me. I am truly thrilled and appreciate all of your efforts to make it so.
From everyone at Hadean, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to both of you for all your hard work. I know that you both went above and beyond for the show. From the very start with the multiple quote iterations, to finalizing all the paperwork at the end, and then just always being around to ask questions, you were both amazing... Events are stressful and there are loads of things that can go wrong, but Metro was so professional and everything was handled with such precision, I never doubted you for a second...overall it was such a huge success.
Wanted to say thanks for everything and let you know we had a fantastic show. The onsite team was excellent, and the booth looked great. @Ultraflexx
I've been collaborating with your onsite supervisor over the last week at NRF in New York. He's been a fantastic partner, and I've been pleased with his work, especially his attention to detail and communication, especially at times when I haven't been available on-site for the duration of the show. In a strange time for in-person events, it's been valuable to have a [team] I can rely on. @Medallia
“Everything has been so smooth with no problems and the booth looks amazing. I have received lots of compliments. Laura made sure everything was in place…and David on-site is fantastic, he helped answer all my questions and responded to my texts really quickly too. It’s my first time doing a show in New York so I was a bit nervous, but all of you made me very prepared and confident! I definitely would love to work with your team again in the future when we do trade shows.” @myadverity #NRF
Our show floor presence [at Channel Partners Vegas] was stellar, we had a record number of interested agents and partners that visited our booth. Kudos to #MetroExhibits and #PhilZamloot for designing the best looking booth, working through the challenging logistics, and delivering on time.
From the initial design phase to execution, Metro was a pleasure to work with and has become a strategic partner to Celgene. They brought fresh, creative ideas to the project; and over-delivered each step of the way. The finished product brought our brand to life and made a major impact on our customers.
I cannot speak highly enough of the incredible service you and your team have provided. @canisathlete #DSC
The Metro Exhibits team were incredible! I have never organized an event remotely from the other side of the world that ran so smoothly. Their response to brief time, execution and creative solves to find a booth solution that worked for us in such a speedy time was second to none. We exhibited at Sweet Suite in NYC and our booth absolutely popped - Highly recommend!
Portable trade show displays are lightweight, reusable exhibit systems — pop-up frames, fabric backwalls, banner stands, lightboxes, and counters — that pack into wheeled cases and set up without tools. They’re built for exhibitors who attend multiple shows and want a professional booth without the cost, freight, and labor of a custom exhibit.
Most portable displays set up in under an hour with no tools, and banner stands take just minutes. A complete 10×10 booth with a backwall, counter, and banner stands can typically be assembled by one or two people. Prefer hands-off? Metro can handle setup and teardown for you.
Match the display to your booth space. A 10×10 inline booth usually needs a 10′ backwall plus a counter or banner stands. A 10×20 booth fits a 20′ backwall with room for demos or shelving. Tabletop shows need a tabletop backdrop and a fitted table throw. We’ll help you plan the layout.
Portable displays cost far less than custom exhibits because they use pre-engineered, reusable components. Price depends on booth size, components, lighting, and graphics. Contact us for a detailed quote.
Yes. Every portable display is printed with your custom graphics, and you can choose frame shapes, lighting, counters, shelving, and monitor mounts. Our graphic designers can create artwork from your brand guidelines, and you can swap fabric graphics later for new campaigns.
Portable displays make sense when you exhibit at many shows, work with smaller booth spaces, have a tighter budget, or need a fast turnaround. Custom exhibits suit large island booths and flagship shows. Many brands use both. Compare our custom exhibits and rentals.
Metro Exhibits offers shipping, storage, and inventory management, so your displays are show-ready and easy to share among teams.
Our Work 
Advice From The Trade Show Floor