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How much does a website cost in Ireland? 2026 guide
Our answer to "how much does a website cost in Ireland" in 2026: prices by type of site, the yearly running costs people forget, and how the €2,500 Trading Online Voucher can cut your bill.
Quick answer: most Irish small business websites cost €2,500 to €6,000. A freelancer site often costs €800 to €3,000. Online shops usually start at €6,000 and can go past €25,000.
Prices vary so much because "a website" can mean a five page brochure or a shop with thousands of products. Below you'll find what each type costs, what you'll pay every year after launch, and how to get the most for your budget.
Website prices in Ireland by type
These are typical 2026 ranges for Irish websites.
| Type of website | Typical cost | How long | What you usually get |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY website builder | €0 to €500 | 1 to 4 weeks | A template you set up and write yourself |
| Freelancer website | €800 to €3,000 | 1 to 4 weeks | A simple site on a theme, built by one person |
| Small business website | €2,500 to €6,000 | 4 to 8 weeks | Custom design, 5 to 15 pages, SEO basics |
| Strategic business website | €5,000 to €10,000 | 6 to 12 weeks | More pages, content planning, integrations |
| Ecommerce website | €6,000 to €25,000+ | 8 to 16 weeks | Products, payments, shipping and stock |
| Custom web application | €10,000 to €100,000+ | 3 to 6 months | Bespoke features, portals and systems |
All figures exclude VAT. Ranges set from 20 years in the Irish market and a review of what Irish studios publish in 2026. Bespoke work from larger agencies runs higher, often €10,000 to €25,000.
What each extra adds to the price
Most quotes move on features rather than page count. Roughly what each one adds to a small business build:
| Extra | Adds |
|---|---|
| Online booking or appointments | €200 to €800 |
| Shop with payments | €500 to €3,000 |
| Members or client login area | €500 to €2,000 |
| CRM or accounts integration | €300 to €1,500 |
| Copywriting, done for you | €200 to €800 |
| Half day of photography | €200 to €500 |
| Logo and basic brand | €200 to €800 |
| Multilingual version | €400 to €2,000 |
Figures exclude VAT and assume the work is added during the build rather than bolted on afterwards, which usually costs more.
Why two quotes for the same website differ by thousands
Send the same brief to five Irish providers and the spread will surprise you. Five things explain nearly all of it.
Scope that was never written down
The €1,200 quote often covers five pages on a bought theme with your text pasted in. The €5,000 quote covers a design made for your business, content written with you, and testing before launch. Both are honest, they are just not the same job.
Who writes the words and takes the photos
Content is the most common reason a project stalls and the most common thing left out of a low quote. Ask whether copywriting and images are included or expected from you.
VAT
Some quotes include it and some do not, which is a 23% swing on its own. Always ask which you are looking at.
What happens to your old site
Redirect mapping, keeping the pages that already earn traffic and moving email and hosting are real work. A quote that ignores them is cheaper because the risk sits with you.
Aftercare
Updates, backups, security patches and a person to ring cost money. A build with no aftercare is cheaper on day one and more expensive the first time something breaks.
What a website costs each year
The build is only part of the bill. Budget for these every year:
Shops on platforms like Shopify also pay a monthly plan and app fees. If you want the site to bring in new customers, add ongoing SEO and content. Our guide on how much SEO costs in Ireland covers those prices.
What changes the price of a website
Two quotes for "a website" can be thousands apart. Here are the usual reasons.
Number of pages and templates
Ten pages that share two layouts cost less than ten pages that each need their own design.
Custom design or a theme
A ready-made theme is quicker and cheaper. Custom design fits your brand and goals better, and usually converts better too.
Content and photos
Writing copy and arranging a photo shoot take time. If you supply them, the price drops. If you don't, budget for it.
Features
Bookings, payments, member areas and links to your CRM or accounts software all add build and testing time.
Moving an existing site
Redesigns need every old URL redirected, or you can lose the Google rankings you already have.
The Trading Online Voucher: up to €2,500 off
The Trading Online Voucher is a government grant run by your Local Enterprise Office. It helps small firms build or improve how they sell online.
How it works, in short
- Amount
- 50% of eligible costs, up to €2,500
- Who qualifies
- Businesses with fewer than 10 employees and turnover under €2 million
- Covers
- Website and ecommerce builds, booking and payment systems, digital marketing, and some online ads
- Repeat use
- Businesses that had a voucher before can apply for a second one
- Apply
- Through your Local Enterprise Office, before the work starts
Example only. Figures exclude VAT. Rules can change, so check the current terms with your LEO before you commit.
Cheap website or good value?
A low price can cost more later. Watch out for these:
- The agency registers your domain in its own name
- You can't move hosting without paying a fee
- No page titles, no redirects and no Search Console setup
- A heavy theme that loads slowly on phones
- No training, so every small change is a paid job
Questions to ask before you hire
- Will I own the domain, design and content?
- What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
- How will you protect my current Google rankings?
- What does hosting and maintenance cost each year?
- Can I update the site myself after launch?
How Webovation prices websites
We send a fixed quote once we know your pages, content and features. Every build includes SEO set up, redirects and training, and you own everything. Most small business sites land between €2,500 and €6,000.
Website cost FAQs
Do I own my website once it's built?
You should. Make sure the contract says you own the design, content and domain, and that you can move hosting whenever you like.
How long does it take to build a website in Ireland?
A small business site usually takes four to ten weeks. Online shops and custom builds take longer, mostly because of products, content and testing.
Can I get a grant for a new website?
Many small businesses can use the Trading Online Voucher. It covers 50% of eligible costs, up to €2,500, for firms with fewer than 10 employees and turnover under €2 million. Apply through your Local Enterprise Office.
What does a website cost per month in Ireland?
If you spread a build over a monthly plan, expect roughly €80 to €250 a month for a small business site including hosting, updates and support. Buying outright and paying €150 to €400 a year for hosting and maintenance usually works out cheaper over three years.
How much should a WordPress website cost in Ireland?
A custom WordPress site for a small business runs €2,500 to €6,000. Theme based builds start around €800. The platform is rarely what drives the price, the design and content do.
Is WordPress or Shopify cheaper?
WordPress usually costs less for brochure sites. Shopify is often simpler for online shops, but has monthly fees and app costs to budget for.
How we check these prices
Every figure on this page is set from 20 years of building and ranking sites in the Irish market, plus a review of what Irish studios and agencies publish, checked again in September 2026. We review the ranges each year and date the update at the top of the page. Grant figures follow the published terms of the Trading Online Voucher, which can change, so check with your own Local Enterprise Office before you apply.
Want a real number for your own project? Ask for a quote and we will price the pages and features you actually need.