You can get balloons filled with helium at various places, including grocery stores, party supply stores, and some retail chains. Here are some common options:
- Grocery Stores : Many grocery chains offer helium balloon filling services. Examples include Kroger, Publix, and some Walmart locations. Kroger fills both latex and Mylar balloons, even if you didn't buy them there. Publix charges about $1.29 for latex and $2 for Mylar balloons. Walmart charges around $0.25 per balloon but usually only fills balloons purchased in-store
- Party Supply Stores : Party City (though many stores have closed) used to offer free helium filling for balloons bought there and will fill balloons purchased elsewhere for a fee. Other local party stores may also provide helium filling and sell helium tanks for self-filling
- Discount Stores : Dollar Tree fills foil/metallic balloons purchased in-store for free but does not fill latex balloons. Dollar General fills balloons bought in-store for a small fee
- Pharmacy Chains : CVS fills balloons purchased in-store for free at locations with a party section
- Online and Specialty Providers : You can order helium-filled balloons online from services like Let's Party Box, which delivers helium-filled foil balloons by post
In summary, the most convenient and affordable places to get balloons filled with helium are grocery stores like Kroger and Publix, discount stores like Dollar Tree and Dollar General, and party supply stores if available nearby. Always check with the store beforehand regarding their policies and prices, especially if you bring your own balloons
