Bluehost pricing: what every plan really costs
Bluehost's price depends on the plan and the term you pick. Here is what you pay at checkout, what you pay at renewal, and which add-ons to skip.
Bluehost's shared hosting starts at $3.99/mo for Starter on a 3-year term (about $144 up front). It renews at $9.99/mo on a 3-year term, $11.99 on 1 year and $15.99 month to month. Business is $6.99, renewing at $13.99. That's among the lower renewals for a big-name host; our Bluehost review covers the rest.
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Shared hosting: intro and renewal prices
Term length changes the price a lot. Starter on a 1-year term was $3.74/mo in mid-October, renewing at $11.99 (the cart showed a $143.88 yearly renewal on Oct 29). Month to month, Starter is $15.99.
Black Friday 2026: Bluehost's holiday sale runs through Nov 30: 15% off one eligible product, 20% off two, 25% off three or more in the same order, as reported Oct 29. See our Black Friday deals hub.
What it costs over time
Other Bluehost plans
- WooCommerce hosting: eCommerce Essentials and higher tiers include store tools.
- Cloud hosting: for agencies and busy sites, from about $75/mo on a 12-month term.
- VPS hosting: self-managed servers for people who want root access.
- AI Website Builder: a non-WordPress option, included in the holiday sale.
Add-ons that change the total
If you cancel within 30 days, Bluehost refunds hosting but keeps the cost of the free domain. Many owners register the domain at Namecheap instead, so it stays separate from the host.
How to pay less
- Use the 3-year term if you know the site will last.
- Untick add-ons you don't need yet at checkout.
- Buy in the holiday sale if you need more than one product; the discount rises with each eligible item.
- Check the Renewal Center a month before renewal and pick a 3-year renewal over 1-year or monthly.
Bluehost vs rivals at renewal
More: Hostinger vs Bluehost, Bluehost vs GoDaddy, Bluehost vs HostGator and HostGator pricing.
Questions
How much does Bluehost cost per month?
Starter is $3.99/mo on a 3-year term. It renews at $9.99/mo on a 3-year term, $11.99 on 1 year and $15.99 monthly.
Why is Bluehost so cheap the first year?
The intro price is a discount for new customers who prepay the term. Renewals are charged at the regular rate.
Does Bluehost have a Black Friday sale?
Yes. Through Nov 30, 2026, it takes 15% off one eligible product, 20% off two and 25% off three or more, as reported Oct 29.
Can I get a refund from Bluehost?
Within 30 days for hosting. The cost of a free domain is deducted, and you keep the domain.
- Each host's published pricing and checkout totals as reported by price trackers (HostAdvice, Namechk, Checkthat, Bearhost, Themeisle, Webfin, Bloggingtitan), September–October 2026
- Bluehost holiday sale terms as reported Oct 29, 2026
Based on published pricing, plan terms and specs, plus published reviews, noted above. Prices change often; check the cart before you buy.
Jean founded ShopHighSpeed after trying to find one straight answer about business internet in his own town. He has been a Comcast and Verizon Fios customer, and ranks providers on what they actually deliver, not on what they advertise.