Hosting is cheap to start and easy to overpay for. The headline price you see is almost always an introductory rate; the number that matters is what you pay when it renews.
The rough price bands (2026)
- Shared hosting: ~$2–5/month. Fine for most brochure sites and small stores.
- Cloud hosting: ~$8–20/month. More power and isolation for growing, busier sites.
- VPS: ~$5–30/month. For custom apps and developers who want control.
The traps to watch
- The renewal jump. A $2.99 plan can renew at $9–12. Always check both numbers.
- Paid "essentials". SSL, backups and email should be included, not upsold.
- Long lock-ins. The best per-month price usually needs a longer term, so only commit once you have tested support.
What's fair to pay
For a typical small business site, anywhere from about $3 to $6 a month — averaged across the intro and renewal — is reasonable in 2026. Below that, check what's missing; well above it, make sure you actually need the extra power.
If you want the lower end without cutting corners, Hostinger is where we send most clients — and new customers get an extra 20% off through our link, applied automatically at checkout. Just remember to note the renewal date so it never surprises you.
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