Santa Visit Rates
Santa Visit Rates for Christmas Celebrations
From a private family visit to a company celebration or community event, Santa Tom offers clear visit options and published rates to help you plan with confidence.
Choose Your Visit
Start with the option that best matches the celebration you are planning.
- Family Pop-In — Up to 30 minutes for a private family gathering with up to six children.
- Standard Appearance — 30 minutes or longer for businesses, organizations, photo sessions, public events, and family celebrations needing more time.
Family Pop-In pricing is reserved for private family gatherings with up to six children. Larger family gatherings, businesses, organizations, public events, and photo sessions use Standard Appearance pricing.
RATE PERIODS
Find the Rate for Your Date
The date of your appearance determines which rate period applies. Premium dates replace the normal Christmas weekday or weekend rate.
Off-Season
January 2 through the day before Thanksgiving. The same rate applies Monday through Sunday.
Christmas Season
Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Weekday rates apply Monday through Thursday; weekend rates apply Friday through Sunday.
Premium Dates
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve use Premium Holiday rates. Christmas Day has its own premium rate.
APPEARANCE RATES
Regular Appearance Rates
Off-Season and Christmas Season
Off-Season
Family Pop-In — $100
Standard 30 Min. — $125
Standard 1 Hour — $150
January 2 through the day before Thanksgiving. The same rate applies Monday through Sunday.
Christmas Weekday
Family Pop-In — $125
Standard 30 Min. — $150
Standard 1 Hour — $175
Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day, Monday through Thursday, except when a premium date applies.
Christmas Weekend
Family Pop-In — $150
Standard 30 Min. — $175
Standard 1 Hour — $200
Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day, Friday through Sunday, except when a premium date applies.
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day use the premium rates shown below.
Limited Availability Dates
Premium Christmas Dates
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve use the Premium Holiday rate. Christmas Day has its own premium rate. These rates replace the normal weekday or weekend price, and availability is limited.
Premium Appearance Rates
Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Eve
Family Pop-In — $200
Standard 30 Min. — $225
Standard 1 Hour — $250
Christmas Day
Family Pop-In — $250
Standard 30 Min. — $275
Standard 1 Hour — $300
EXTENDING YOUR APPEARANCE
Additional Time
After the first hour, additional consecutive time is booked in 30-minute increments.
Additional 30-Minute Increments
Regular Rate Periods — +$50 per additional 30 minutes
Premium Dates — +$75 per additional 30 minutes
Premium dates are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Appearances longer than three hours receive a custom quote.
Travel Information
Travel Fees From Downtown Fulton
Travel fees are based on one-way mileage from downtown Fulton, Missouri.
Within 25 Miles
Included
Travel is included for locations within 25 miles of downtown Fulton.
26–75 Miles
$1 Per Mile Beyond 25
Travel beyond the included 25 miles is charged at $1 per mile.
More Than 75 Miles
Custom Travel Quote
Locations more than 75 miles from downtown Fulton are quoted individually based on distance, schedule, and event details.
Example: 52 miles from downtown Fulton − 25 included miles = $27 travel fee.
Before You Request Pricing
A Few Details to Have Ready
You do not need every detail finalized before contacting Santa Tom. Having the following information ready will make the availability and pricing request easier to complete.
Event Essentials
- Preferred date, start time, and approximate visit length
- Event address or venue location
- Estimated number of children and total guests
- Whether the event is public or private and indoors or outdoors
Visit Plans & Helpful Notes
- Activities you would like Santa to include
- How Santa will interact with the children and other guests
- Parking instructions or special arrival arrangements
- Accessibility, sensory, scheduling, or other important considerations
Quick Reference
Printable Rate Card
The rates above are presented as webpage text for easy reading. Use the card below as a quick visual reference, or download the printable PDF to save, print, or share.
Ready to Check Santa Tom’s Availability?
Share a few details about your event and Santa Tom will help you understand availability, pricing, travel, and the best visit option for your Christmas celebration.
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