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How much does an office pod cost? Expect to pay roughly €4,000 to €12,000, depending on size, soundproofing, and built-in features. This guide breaks the price down by pod size, explains what moves the cost up or down, what comes included, the extras to budget for, and whether a pod is worth it against the alternatives. Persy Booths makes a range of office pods, so we will use real prices to show what each size actually costs.
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Office Pod Cost Breakdown by Size
The clearest way to budget is by size, since capacity is the main thing you pay for. The office pod price climbs steadily as the booth gets bigger and the acoustic and ventilation demands grow. Here are the indicative prices across a typical range, using current Persy Booths figures and excluding shipping and VAT:
- Single-person phone booth: from around €3,999
- Single-person focus booth: around €4,699
- Two-person pod: around €9,499
- Four-person meeting pod: around €11,799
These are list prices for standard configurations. Customization, finishes, and multi-booth orders change the final number, which the next sections cover. Whatever the size, buying a pod replaces the cost and disruption of building a fixed room, and you can move it later if your floor plan changes.
Single-Person Phone Booths
Single-person booths are the entry point, built for phone calls, video meetings, and focus work. They take up barely more than a square metre, so they fit into tight spaces without a refit. The Persy One soundproof phone booth lists at €3,999, with a focus-oriented version, the Persy Work, at €4,699. For most teams adding a couple of quiet spots for calls, this is the tier that does the job. The price covers a fully built, ready-to-use booth rather than a construction project, which is why it stays at the affordable end.
Two-Person Pods
The next tier up suits one-to-ones, interviews, and short calls between two people. A two person phone booth gives both occupants room to sit comfortably with a shared surface, and it carries stronger ventilation to keep two people fresh during longer sessions. The Persy Two lists at €9,499. The jump from a single booth reflects the larger shell, the extra fans and airflow, and the bigger acoustic envelope needed to keep a two-way conversation private. It suits managers who run regular one-to-ones away from the open floor.
Four to Six Person Meeting Pods
At the top of the standard range sit meeting pods for small groups. A team meeting booth holds around four people for catch-ups, planning sessions, and video calls, with the strongest ventilation in the range to keep a full room comfortable. The Persy Four lists at €11,799. These pods cost the most because they use the most material, the largest acoustic build, and the highest airflow. For offices short on meeting rooms, one pod adds a bookable space for a fraction of what a fitted room costs, and it frees existing rooms that calls tend to swallow.
What Affects the Price of an Office Pod?
Why do two pods of similar size carry different price tags? The build underneath the panels varies a lot between suppliers, and a handful of factors explain most of the gap. Knowing them helps you compare quotes on a like-for-like basis instead of on headline price alone.
Size is the biggest driver, but it is not the only one. A handful of factors move the final number:
- Size and capacity, the largest single driver of cost.
- Acoustic performance, since stronger soundproofing needs more build.
- Ventilation, lighting, and power, which keep a sealed pod usable for hours.
- Materials, finish, and customization, which set build quality and looks.
Cheaper booths often save money in exactly the places that matter most for daily use. A pod that looks similar in a photo can perform very differently once people are talking inside it for hours, so it helps to separate one-off cost from long-term value. The points below break down where the cost actually goes.
Size and Capacity
Capacity is the single biggest lever on price. Every extra person a pod holds means a larger shell, more soundproofing surface, stronger ventilation, and more material throughout. That is why a four-person meeting pod can cost roughly three times a single phone booth. When budgeting, size the pod to the job rather than buying big for flexibility. Two single booths often serve a team better than one large pod, since they cover more calls at once. Match capacity to how the space will actually be used day to day.
Soundproofing and Acoustic Rating
Acoustic performance is where price and quality separate most clearly. Booths are rated for how much speech they block, measured under the ISO 23351-1:2020 standard as a speech level reduction figure in decibels. A higher rating means conversations stay inside and outside noise stays out, which is the whole reason to buy a pod. Better acoustics cost more because they need thicker walls, layered insulation, sealed doors, and acoustic glass. A cheap booth that only dampens sound rather than blocking it undercuts the purpose. Insist on third-party tested figures, since in-house claims vary widely between suppliers.
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Ventilation, Lighting and Power
A sealed box gets stuffy fast, so ventilation is not optional. Built-in airflow, quiet fans, and frequent air changes let people stay inside comfortably for a full meeting, and stronger systems cost more. Lighting adds to the price too, especially motion-activated, video-friendly lights that switch on as you enter. Power matters for daily use, so sockets, USB-C, and USB-A ports turn a booth into a real workspace rather than a quiet corner. Sensors that manage light and air when the pod is empty also nudge the price up, while saving energy over time.
Materials, Finish and Customization
Build quality shows in the materials, and it shows in the price. A steel frame, laminated safety glass, and durable panels last for years of daily use, while flimsier builds wear quickly and feel it. Glass area, fabric choices, and colour finishes all shift the cost, and most suppliers offer a range of shades. Custom options, branding, or non-standard sizes add more again. The trade-off is straightforward: better materials and tailored finishes raise the upfront price but hold their look and function far longer, which matters for something staff use every day.
What Is Usually Included in the Price?
What do you actually get for the list price? With a quality pod, most of what makes it work comes as standard, so you are not assembling a half-finished shell. A typical price includes the soundproofed structure, the door and acoustic glass, the ventilation system, integrated lighting, power sockets with USB ports, and a worktop or seating suited to the booth size. Wheels for relocation and a standard colour finish are usually included too.
What tends to sit outside the base price is shipping, VAT, and any upgrades, such as a monitor with a camera and speakers, a height-adjustable stool, premium finishes, or custom branding. Warranty cover is normally included, though its length varies. The key when comparing quotes is to check each one lists the same items, because a lower headline price often means fewer things included. Ask every supplier for an itemized quote so you compare like for like.
Extra Costs to Consider
The list price is rarely the final figure, so a realistic budget includes a few extras most buyers only spot late. None are large on their own, but together they shift the total, and they vary by supplier and location.
Plan for these on top of the booth itself:
- VAT, since most pod prices are quoted excluding it
- Delivery to your address, which depends on distance and access
- Installation or assembly, if the supplier does not include it
- Upgrades and accessories, such as a screen, stool, or extra finishes
- Maintenance or cleaning over the pod's life
A few suppliers fold delivery and assembly into the price, while others charge separately, so always ask what is included before comparing. The two extras worth the most attention are covered next.
Delivery and Installation
Delivery cost depends on where the pod is going and how easy the building is to access. A ground-floor space with a wide door is cheap to reach, while an upper floor with a tight lift is not. Many quality pods ship flat or in sections and assemble on site in a few hours, and some suppliers include assembly while others bill it as a line item. Ask three things before you buy: is delivery included, is installation included, and what access do they need. Clear answers here prevent a surprise invoice after the booth arrives.
Warranty and Maintenance
Warranty length is a useful signal of how long a supplier expects their pod to last. A multi-year warranty, often around three years, covers the structure and components and points to a build made for daily use. Maintenance is light for most pods, mainly keeping vents clear, wiping down surfaces, and the occasional check of fans and seals. Factor in that a well-made booth holds its function for a decade or more, which spreads the upfront cost across years of use. A cheap pod with a short warranty can cost more over time once repairs or early replacement are counted.
Is an Office Pod Worth the Cost?
Is an office pod worth the price? For most teams dealing with open-plan noise, the maths favours the pod. Compare it to the alternatives. Building a fixed meeting room means construction, permits, and weeks of disruption, and it cannot move when your floor plan changes. Losing meeting rooms to people taking calls has a cost too, in booked rooms sitting two-to-a-call and colleagues hunting for somewhere quiet.
Noise itself carries a price. Research summarized by the World Economic Forum found that open-plan office noise raised negative mood by 25% along with a measurable physical stress response, both of which feed into lost focus and turnover over time.
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A pod that protects concentration pays that back in work which actually gets done. The wider benefits of soundproof booths in the open office run from privacy to recruitment appeal. For teams who prefer to spread the cost, leasing options put a single booth at under €100 a month, which reframes the decision from a capital outlay to a monthly line.
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An office pod usually costs between €4,000 and €12,000, before shipping and VAT. Price depends mainly on size, soundproofing, and built-in features. A single-person phone booth sits at the lower end, around €4,000, while a four-person meeting pod runs closer to and sometimes more than €12,000. Larger capacity and higher acoustic ratings push the figure up.
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An office pod typically costs between €4,000 and €12,000, set mainly by size, then by soundproofing, ventilation, materials, and finish. A single-person phone booth covers calls and focus work at the lower end, while a four-person meeting pod sits at the top. Budget for shipping, VAT, and any upgrades on top of the list price. Set against the cost and disruption of building a room, or the daily drag of open-plan noise, a pod earns its place for most teams. The next step is a quote for the sizes that fit your space, which gives you the real number for your office.
An office pod usually costs between €4,000 and €12,000, before shipping and VAT. Price depends mainly on size, soundproofing, and built-in features. A single-person phone booth sits at the lower end, around €4,000, while a four-person meeting pod runs closer to and sometimes more than €12,000. Larger capacity and higher acoustic ratings push the figure up.
An office pod usually costs between €4,000 and €12,000, before shipping and VAT. Price depends mainly on size, soundproofing, and built-in features. A single-person phone booth sits at the lower end, around €4,000, while a four-person meeting pod runs closer to and sometimes more than €12,000. Larger capacity and higher acoustic ratings push the figure up.
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