Starter
- Intro price (3 years)
- $3.99/mo
- Renewal price
- $9.99/mo
- Increase
- +$6.00 (+150%)
- Renewal per year
- $119.88
- 5-year total
- $383.40 ($6.39/mo avg)
Bluehost Renewal Price
Bluehost plans start at $3.99/mo (Starter) on the introductory term, then renew at the regular rate. The biggest jump is on Starter, which goes from $3.99/mo to $9.99/mo at renewal (+150%).
The table below uses the intro and regular monthly rates from our Bluehost plan data. The 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term shown, then keep renewing at the regular rate until month 60.
Business
- Intro price (3 years)
- $6.99/mo
- Renewal price
- $13.99/mo
- Increase
- +$7.00 (+100%)
- Renewal per year
- $167.88
- 5-year total
- $587.40 ($9.79/mo avg)
eCommerce Essentials
- Intro price (3 years)
- $14.99/mo
- Renewal price
- $21.99/mo
- Increase
- +$7.00 (+47%)
- Renewal per year
- $263.88
- 5-year total
- $1,067.40 ($17.79/mo avg)
| Plan | Intro Term | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Renewal per Year | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 3 years | $3.99/mo | $9.99/mo | +$6.00 (+150%) | $119.88 | $383.40$6.39/mo avg |
| Business | 3 years | $6.99/mo | $13.99/mo | +$7.00 (+100%) | $167.88 | $587.40$9.79/mo avg |
| eCommerce Essentials | 3 years | $14.99/mo | $21.99/mo | +$7.00 (+47%) | $263.88 | $1,067.40$17.79/mo avg |
How to Pay Less When Bluehost Renews
- Pick the longest intro term you are comfortable with: the discounted rate is locked for the whole term.
- Set a reminder a few weeks before renewal and check whether a current sale beats the regular rate.
- Compare the 5-year total, not just the first-month price, when choosing between plans or hosts.
- Turn off add-ons you no longer use (backups, security, domain privacy) before the renewal invoice is issued.
More on this in our guide to comparing WordPress hosting renewal pricing .
Bluehost Renewal FAQ
How much does Bluehost cost after the first term?
After the intro term, Bluehost plans renew at the regular monthly rate: Starter $3.99/mo → $9.99/mo; Business $6.99/mo → $13.99/mo; eCommerce Essentials $14.99/mo → $21.99/mo.
How much does the Bluehost renewal price increase?
The increase depends on the plan. The largest jump is Starter, up 150% from $3.99/mo to $9.99/mo.
How long does the Bluehost intro price last?
The intro rate applies for the billing term you pay for upfront, 3 years for the prices shown here. Renewals are charged at the regular rate.
What is the cheapest Bluehost plan?
Starter has the lowest intro price at $3.99/mo, renewing at $9.99/mo.