Rental Rates and Policies

Download Complete Rate Policy [PDF] - Last Updated April 15, 2008

All rates, unless otherwise specified, are on a per day basis. All Convention Facilities contracts will have a minimal rental charge of $150 per day.

A “rental day” is defined by the McAllen Convention Facilities Department as beginning at 6:00 am and ending 2:00 a.m. Additional charges of $300.00 per hour or any portion of an hour on events going past 2:00 a.m., with prior approval by Director of Convention Facilities Department or his representative.

A “half-day rental” is defined by the McAllen Convention Facilities Department as a four hour event including move-in/move-out. A half-day rental will be calculated at 50% less the Class I Rack Rate. Event times may be scheduled as follows:

Breakfast meeting from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Lunch meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Move-in / Move-out

Move-in or move-out is defined by the McAllen Convention Facilities Department as non-event hours for set-up or tear-down. When this occurs beyond the rental period from 2:00 a.m.– 6:00 a.m. it will be charged at $100.00 per hour or any portion of an hour, with prior approval by Director of McAllen Convention Facilities Department.

A rental day will be calculated at 50% less the Class I Rack Rate and may not exceed the total number of show days.

Payment Methods

Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express
Certified, Cashier's, Business Check(s)
Money Order

Checks are subject to verification of funds.

The McAllen Convention Center does NOT accept personal checks. No exceptions.

Rack Rates

Room space is calculated based on square footage per day. Select a room below for more specific pricing details.

Room Rental Rates (per square foot)
Room	Rate
Exhibit Hall	$0.14
Ballroom	$0.35
Meeting Rooms	$0.14
Boardrooms	$0.14
Palm Court	$0.00 - $0.14
Oval Park	$0.03
Parking	$0.05

Rate Classes

Class I (Rack Rate)

All events for which admission is charged or other compensation realized.

Class II (20% Discount)

Events for which no admission is charged or other compensation realized; or for school, church, or other recognized non-profit organizations receiving all receipts from the sale of tickets or donations.

Class III (25% Discount)

Non-commercial meetings and conventions, or non-profit organizations serving the McAllen community with offices located in McAllen, Texas.

Expiraton Rates

Extended discount based on the expiration date of the available room. This discount applies to Class II and III events for which no admission is charged or other compensation realized realizing a minimum rental of $150 per day, which ever amount is greater).

The expiration rental will be calculated at the Class I Rack Rate less the designated discount.

90 - 46 days: 30% discount
45-31 days: 40% discount
30 days or less: 50% discount