Do a lot of people fly helium balloons recreationally?

No—they're too expensive. Each tank of helium costs anywhere from $75 to $150, depending on whether you buy in bulk. A single flight in a helium balloon, then, will often cost about $10,000.

Pilots typically fly gas balloons only once a year at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. More.

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