How Much Does a Food Truck or Trailer Wrap Cost?
A food truck or trailer wrap is one of the highest-return marketing buys a mobile food business makes: it works every hour the trailer is parked. Price depends mostly on trailer size, how much of the surface you cover, and design complexity. Below are realistic 2026 ranges and the levers that move them.
What drives the price
Three things set the cost: square footage (a 28ft trailer has far more surface than a 16ft), coverage (a full wrap versus partial accents and lettering), and material grade (cast vinyl with UV lamination lasts longer than calendered film but costs more). Design time is separate from print and install, so a ready-to-print design lowers the total.
Full wrap vs partial wrap
A full wrap covers the whole exterior for maximum impact and a seamless look. A partial wrap uses vinyl on key panels plus cut lettering and graphics, which can cover 60 to 80 percent of the visual impact at a lower price. For a tight launch budget, a strong partial wrap with a bold logo often beats a cheap full wrap.
| Option | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Design only (print-ready artwork) | $300 to $1,000 |
| Partial wrap (panels, lettering, accents) | $800 to $2,000 |
| Full wrap, 16 to 20 ft trailer | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Full wrap, 22 to 30 ft trailer | $3,500 to $6,000 |
Estimates for 2026. Get an exact quote from Golden State Trailers.