If you’re planning a wedding, sprucing up a kids’ room, or looking for eye-catching signage for your café or shop, one of the first questions you’ll have is simple: how much does a neon sign actually cost?
The honest answer is “it depends” — but that’s not very helpful when you’re trying to budget. So here’s a real breakdown based on our own range, to give you a clearer picture before you start designing.
The Short Answer
Most of our LED neon signs fall somewhere between $300 and $600 NZD, with smaller pieces starting around $300 and larger, more detailed designs reaching $1,000+. The exact price depends on three things: size, design complexity, and colour count.
What Affects the Price?
1. Size
This is the biggest factor. A small accent piece (like a name or short word) will always cost less than a large statement sign for a feature wall. As a rough guide:
- Small signs (under 300mm): from around $300
- Medium signs (300–600mm): typically $300–$575
- Large or multi-line signs (600mm+): $575–$1,000+
2. Design complexity
A simple word or icon uses less LED tubing than a detailed illustration or a sign with multiple colours and layers. Custom logos, intricate shapes, or multi-line text will sit at the higher end of the range.
3. Colour count
We offer 13 LED colours across our range — from Cool White and Warm White through to Electric Blue, Hot Pink, and Violet. Single-colour signs are the most affordable; multi-colour designs (like a two-tone name sign) cost a little more due to the extra wiring and components involved.
What’s Included in the Price?
Every neon sign we make comes with:
- Your custom LED neon sign, handmade to order
- A 2-metre power cable and 12V adaptor
- Mounting screws (or fishing line hanging option)
- A 12-month warranty on all electrical components
There are no hidden extras — the price you see is what you pay, plus optional add-ons like a dimmer and remote if you want control over brightness.
Buy vs Hire: Which Is Cheaper?
If you only need a sign for a single event — a wedding, birthday, or corporate function — hiring is almost always the more budget-friendly option, since you’re not paying for the full sign, just the use of it. Our hire range covers popular designs like “Mr and Mrs,” birthday numbers, and party slogans, with a small shipping fee rather than a full purchase price.
If you want something to keep permanently — for a nursery, home bar, or shopfront — buying makes more sense long-term, since a well-made LED neon sign will last for years with normal use.
Getting an Exact Quote
Because every sign is custom-made, the best way to get an accurate price for your specific idea is to try our custom neon builder — pick your text, font, size, and colour, and you’ll get an instant quote before you commit to anything. For more detailed or illustrative designs, our team is happy to work through pricing with you directly — just get in touch.
Final Thoughts
A custom neon sign is a one-off piece — handmade, not mass-produced — so the price reflects real craftsmanship rather than a factory markup. Whether you’re after a small “Good Vibes” sign for a shelf or a large statement piece for your café wall, there’s a size and price point to fit most budgets.
Browse our full range to see pricing on ready-made designs, or start your own with our custom builder.
