You can fill balloons with helium at various stores and locations, many of which offer affordable and convenient helium filling services:
- Kroger : Most Kroger stores fill latex and mylar balloons, including those purchased elsewhere. Prices range from about $1 for latex balloons to $7–$16 for jumbo balloons
- Albertsons : Offers helium filling for latex and foil balloons, with prices from $1.50 to $7 depending on size. (Note: some sources say Albertsons no longer offers this service, so check locally)
- Dollar Tree : Fills foil/metallic balloons purchased in-store or online for free. They do not fill latex balloons
- Dollar General : Fills latex, metallic, and jumbo balloons bought in-store, costing $0.50 to $15 depending on size
- CVS : Larger CVS stores with party sections fill balloons purchased in-store for free; filling balloons bought elsewhere may incur a fee
- Party City : Previously a major provider, but many stores have closed. When open, they filled balloons purchased at their stores or elsewhere, with prices varying
- Publix : Stores with floral departments fill latex and mylar balloons, including those bought elsewhere. Free if purchased at Publix, otherwise a fee applies
- Walmart : Some Walmart locations fill balloons purchased in-store for about $0.25 each. They also sell helium tanks for DIY filling
- Party Depot : Available in Virginia, fills balloons purchased anywhere, with prices depending on balloon size
- Other options : Meijer (Midwest), Michaels, Hobbycraft (UK), and local card or party stores may also offer helium filling services
Before going, it’s best to call your local store to confirm they offer helium filling and check their policies and prices, especially regarding whether they fill balloons bought elsewhere. Alternatively, you can purchase helium tanks from many of these stores to fill balloons yourself at home
. In summary, common places to fill balloons with helium include Kroger, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, CVS, Publix, Walmart (some locations), and party supply stores.
