You can get balloons filled with helium at several types of stores and services, depending on your location and needs:
- Party City : Offers free helium filling for foil balloons purchased in-store or online. For balloons bought elsewhere, filling costs range from about $0.99 to $1.29 for standard balloons, and up to $15.99 for larger foil balloons
- Walmart : Provides affordable helium filling, typically $0.25 per balloon, but only for balloons purchased in-store. Some locations also sell helium tanks for DIY filling
- Dollar Tree : Fills foil or metallic balloons bought in-store or online for free, but does not fill latex balloons
- Kroger, Publix, Meijer, and Fred Meyer : Many grocery stores with floral departments fill both latex and Mylar balloons, often regardless of where the balloons were purchased. Prices vary, with Publix charging around $1.29 for latex and $2 for Mylar balloons if bought elsewhere
- CVS and Dollar General : Some locations offer helium filling for balloons purchased in-store, often free or low cost
- Michaels : Offers helium balloon filling with prices from $1.99 to $14.99 depending on balloon size and shape
- Party Depot (Virginia) : Will fill balloons purchased anywhere, with prices from $0.75 to $4 depending on balloon size
- DIY Option : Stores like Target and Walmart sell helium tanks so you can fill balloons yourself at home
For last-minute or convenient options, local dollar stores, grocery stores with floral departments, and party supply stores are good places to call and check availability
. In summary, your best bets for helium balloon filling are party stores like Party City and Michaels, large retailers like Walmart and Kroger, and many grocery stores with floral departments such as Publix. Prices and policies vary, so calling ahead to confirm is recommended
