As of October 2026, Hostinger's Premium web hosting costs $2.49 a month on a 48 month plan, which means $119.52 paid upfront, and it renews at $10.99 a month. Unlimited is $3.49 a month ($167.52 upfront, renewing at $16.99) and Cloud Startup is $7.99 a month ($383.52 upfront, renewing at $25.99).
Hostinger's headline prices look very low, but there are two things to understand before you pay. All plans are paid upfront for the full term, and the monthly figure is simply the total divided by the number of months. And renewal prices are several times higher than the introductory rate.
Hostinger web hosting prices
| Plan | Intro price | Paid upfront for 48 months | Regular price for the term | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $2.49 a month | $119.52 | $585.12 | $10.99 a month |
| Unlimited | $3.49 a month | $167.52 | $911.52 | $16.99 a month |
| Cloud Startup | $7.99 a month | $383.52 | $1,343.52 | $25.99 a month |
Hostinger shows the regular price beside each deal so you can see the size of the discount. The figure that matters more is the renewal line, because that's what you'll pay after the first term ends.
The renewal catch
On Premium, you're paying $2.49 a month for the first four years, then $10.99 a month after that. Unlimited goes from $3.49 to $16.99, and Cloud Startup from $7.99 to $25.99. None of this is hidden; Hostinger prints the renewal price right under each plan. But it means the cheapest way to host with Hostinger is to lock in the longest term you're comfortable paying for upfront.
The free extras have their own clock too. On these plans, the domain is free for 1 year and mailboxes are free for 1 year, so expect those to start costing you in year two even while your hosting is still on the intro rate.
VAT: the UK and EU catch
Hostinger's pricing page states that prices are listed without VAT. If you're buying from the UK or the EU, VAT will be added at checkout, so the amount you pay upfront will be higher than the figures above. Check the final total on the checkout page before you confirm.
What each plan includes
| Feature | Premium | Unlimited | Cloud Startup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websites | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD | 50 GB NVMe | 100 GB NVMe |
| Backups | Free weekly | Daily, with easy restore | Daily and on demand |
| Mailboxes | 2 per website, free for 1 year | Unlimited, free for 1 year | Unlimited, free for 1 year |
| CDN | Included | Included | Included |
| Domain | Free for 1 year | Free for 1 year | Free for 1 year |
Every plan includes ecommerce, priority 24/7 support, WordPress and Hostinger's AI Builder. Hostinger also notes that 'unlimited' features are subject to its Fair Usage Policy, so 'unlimited' works within the limits that policy sets.
Extras included at no cost
- Free automatic website migration, with unlimited migrations, if you're moving from another host
- Unlimited free SSL, set up automatically when you sign up
- Free domain WHOIS privacy protection with the free domain
- Upgrades to a bigger plan without downtime if your site grows
- A free 12 month domain with annual hosting plans, claimed from the Claim domain button in your dashboard
The 30 day refund guarantee
Hostinger offers a 30 day refund guarantee on its hosting. Because you pay the full term upfront, that window is your chance to test the speed and support before you're committed for years. If you're moving an existing site, move it during those 30 days so you know it works.
Agency plans
Hostinger also sells Agency plans, optimised for business and ecommerce sites, with options called Startup, Professional and Growth. Agency Startup lists 6 CPU cores, 12 GB of RAM, 300 GB of NVMe storage and up to 100 websites, plus extras such as an unbranded client dashboard, access sharing per site and a dedicated IP address. Check the term and the renewal line on any Agency plan before you buy.
Which Hostinger plan should you choose?
- One or two small sites: Premium covers up to 3 websites and is the cheapest way in.
- Several sites, or a store you want to grow: Unlimited adds daily backups and NVMe storage.
- A busy store or high traffic site: Cloud Startup gives you 100 GB of NVMe storage and daily and on demand backups.
- Client sites for an agency: look at the Agency plans.
If you're still deciding on a host, read my Hostinger review and the Hostinger vs Bluehost comparison.
The verdict
Hostinger's pricing is excellent for the first term and ordinary after it. Premium at $2.49 a month, paid as $119.52 upfront, is hard to beat for a small site, but it renews at $10.99 a month. My advice: choose the longest term you can afford, so the intro rate lasts, use the 30 day refund window to test it, and set a reminder before both the domain's free year and the hosting term end.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Hostinger a month?
As of October 2026, Hostinger Premium is $2.49 a month, Unlimited $3.49 a month and Cloud Startup $7.99 a month, on a 48 month plan paid upfront.
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What does Hostinger renew at?
Premium renews at $10.99 a month, Unlimited at $16.99 a month and Cloud Startup at $25.99 a month.
Do you pay for Hostinger monthly or upfront?
Upfront. Hostinger says all plans are paid upfront, and the monthly rate is the total plan price divided by the number of months.
Does Hostinger include a free domain?
Yes. The domain is free for 1 year on Premium, Unlimited and Cloud Startup.
Does Hostinger have a refund guarantee?
Yes. Hostinger offers a 30 day refund guarantee.
Can I upgrade my Hostinger plan later?
Yes. Hostinger says you can upgrade your plan if your circumstances change, and switch without any downtime.
Does Hostinger include an SSL certificate?
Yes. Hostinger includes unlimited free SSL and sets up your certificate automatically when you sign up.
Do Hostinger prices include VAT?
No. Hostinger says its prices are listed without VAT, so UK and EU buyers will see VAT added at checkout.
Is website migration free on Hostinger?
Yes. Hostinger offers free automatic website migration, with unlimited migrations.
How many websites can I host on Hostinger Premium?
Hostinger Premium covers 3 websites. Unlimited and Cloud Startup allow unlimited websites, subject to Hostinger's Fair Usage Policy.
