How Much Does a Website Cost in Ireland in 2026?
Quick answer
In 2026, most Irish SMEs spend €2,500–€6,500 on a website, according to Raven Design. A freelancer-built template site costs €500–€1,500, a 5–10 page small business site from a package studio €1,500–€3,500, and custom, e-commerce or multilingual builds €6,500–€25,000. Eligible small businesses can offset part of the cost with the Trading Online Voucher. BunkWise's packages for Irish businesses start at €899.
Ireland's web design market is smaller than the UK's but follows a similar pattern: a large freelance and small-studio sector, larger agencies concentrated in Dublin, and prices that climb quickly once a site needs e-commerce, bookings or more than one language. What sets Ireland apart is the Trading Online Voucher, which co-funds online trading projects for small businesses, and a VAT threshold that means some quotes include 23% VAT and others don't.
Irish website prices by type of build
| Type of build | Typical price | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer or template build | €500–€1,500 | A theme with your content, 1–5 pages |
| Package-shop small business site (5–10 pages) | €1,500–€3,500 | Semi-custom design, basic SEO |
| Studio-built SME site (12+ pages) | €3,500–€8,000 | Custom design, content structure, stronger SEO |
| Custom, e-commerce or multilingual | €6,500–€25,000 | Shops, bookings, integrations, several languages |
| Branding add-on | +€1,500–€5,000 | Logo and visual identity |
Source: Raven Design, "How much does a website cost in Ireland?" (updated June 2026). Descriptions are our summary.
Prices by type of business
Create108's 2026 guide looks at the question from the business side, which is useful if you are trying to work out where you fit:
- Trades and local services: €2,500–€6,000
- Professional services (accountants, solicitors, consultants): €3,500–€8,000
- E-commerce businesses: €6,000–€25,000+
- Established SMEs: €5,000–€15,000+
By provider, Create108 puts a DIY site at €0–€500, a freelancer site at €800–€3,000, and a "strategic business website" at €5,000–€10,000. Its realistic budget for a typical SME is €3,000–€10,000, slightly higher than Raven Design's, because it includes more strategy work in the middle tier.
Vouchers, VAT and GDPR in Ireland
The Trading Online Voucher
The Trading Online Voucher scheme, run by the Local Enterprise Offices, offers up to €2,500 with 50% co-funding from the business. To qualify, a business needs 10 or fewer employees, turnover under €2 million, at least six months of trading and limited or no existing e-commerce presence. Businesses that have already had a voucher can apply for a second one once the first is claimed.
The voucher is aimed at trading online, such as adding payments or booking systems, rather than at a brochure site on its own. Rules on eligible costs and suppliers are set by the scheme and your local office, so confirm them before you choose a provider or pay anything.
VAT: 23%, but not on every quote
Businesses supplying services must register for VAT once turnover passes €42,500, according to Revenue. Many sole-trader designers are below that and don't charge VAT, while agencies add the 23% standard rate. If your business isn't VAT-registered, that difference is a real cost, so compare every quote either with or without VAT.
GDPR and cookie consent
As an EU member state, Ireland applies the GDPR and the EU's cookie rules, enforced by the Data Protection Commission. For a small business website, that means a privacy notice, a lawful basis for anything collected through forms, and a cookie banner that follows the DPC's guidance: if there is an "accept" button, the "reject" option must be given equal prominence, so visitors aren't nudged into accepting. A designer building for Ireland should set this up by default.
Running costs after launch
- Hosting: €60–€180 a year (Raven Design); Create108 gives €100–€500+ a year depending on the setup
- .ie domain: €15–€25 a year
- Care plan (updates, backups, small edits): €60–€180 a month
- Copywriting: €100–€300 a page, if not included
A cheap build that leaves out copywriting and SEO can cost more in the end, once you pay for those separately. Compare what is included, not just the headline price.
How to compare Irish quotes
- Check whether each quote includes VAT, and whether you can reclaim it.
- If you plan to use the Trading Online Voucher, confirm that the work and the supplier qualify under your LEO's rules.
- Ask for the page list and features in writing, and whether the price is fixed.
- Make sure the .ie domain is registered to your business.
- Ask how the cookie banner and forms will be set up under GDPR.
- Ask what yearly hosting and support cost after launch.
Working with a designer outside Ireland
India is 4.5 hours ahead of Ireland in summer and 5.5 hours in winter, so an Irish morning overlaps with the Indian afternoon. You can send feedback before lunch and see changes the same day. Projects run mainly in writing, with video calls at each milestone.
The trade-offs are that you won't meet in person, and you will need to explain your local market in more detail than you would to a designer in your own county. For VAT-registered Irish businesses buying services from outside the EU, the reverse charge normally applies, so no Irish VAT is added by the supplier. Our guide to hiring a web designer from India explains how to vet a provider and what to put in the contract.
Where BunkWise fits for Irish businesses
BunkWise Technologies is a website design company based in India, with fixed prices for Irish and European clients in euro:
| Package | Price | Typical delivery | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | €899 | about 1 week | 3–4 pages, mobile-first design, contact form, WhatsApp button, Google Maps, basic SEO, Google Analytics and Search Console |
| Business | €1,799 | about 2 weeks | 5–7 custom-designed pages, keyword research, on-page and technical SEO, LocalBusiness schema, Google Business Profile integration |
| Growth | €3,199 | about 3 weeks | Up to 10 pages, competitor analysis, local SEO structure, AEO and GEO for AI search, keyword-focused copywriting, 20–30 FAQs |
| Premium | €5,499 | 4–6 weeks | 15+ pages, blog with 3–5 starter articles, 30–50 FAQs, technical SEO audit, citation and backlink strategy, monthly report |
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Local SEO | €449/month | Google Business Profile optimisation, local keyword monitoring, technical fixes, 1–2 content updates, monthly report |
| Growth SEO | €899/month | 2–4 SEO articles a month, new landing pages, competitor monitoring, backlink and citation work |
| Advanced SEO | €1,599/month | 4–8 content pieces a month, multiple landing pages, link-building, digital PR, conversion-rate optimisation |
BunkWise prices as published on the pricing page. Any local sales tax or VAT depends on your own country's rules for services bought from abroad; your accountant can confirm.
Why businesses choose BunkWise: one person is accountable for your project from the first message to launch day. You get a page-by-page plan and a fixed price before any work starts, you review a private preview before anything goes live, and every package and price is published, so there is nothing to negotiate. BunkWise has taken on 12 client projects so far, including 3 for international clients (2 in the UAE, 1 in progress). Get a free quote.
The Business package at €1,799 is a 5–7 page custom-designed site with keyword research and technical SEO, which Raven Design's figures place at €1,500–€3,500 from a package studio. The Growth package at €3,199 adds competitor research, local SEO structure and content written for AI search, at the lower end of the €2,500–€6,500 most Irish SMEs spend. BunkWise does not add Irish VAT to these prices.
If the Trading Online Voucher is part of your plan, check with your Local Enterprise Office whether an overseas supplier qualifies before choosing. You can see the standard of work on our live client websites and every price on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Ireland?
Most Irish SMEs spend €2,500–€6,500 on a website, according to Raven Design's 2026 guide. Template sites from a freelancer cost €500–€1,500, and custom, e-commerce or multilingual builds €6,500–€25,000.
Can I use the Trading Online Voucher for my website?
The Trading Online Voucher from your Local Enterprise Office offers up to €2,500, matched 50% by the business, for companies with 10 or fewer employees, turnover under €2 million and at least six months of trading. It is aimed at businesses with little or no e-commerce presence. Check your LEO's current rules on eligible spending and suppliers before you commit.
Do Irish web designers charge VAT?
Only if they are VAT-registered. Businesses supplying services must register once turnover passes €42,500, so many freelancers don't charge VAT while agencies add the 23% standard rate. Compare quotes on the same basis.
How much do a .ie domain and hosting cost?
Raven Design puts a .ie domain at €15–€25 a year and hosting at €60–€180 a year for a small business site. A monthly care plan, if you want one, is typically €60–€180.
Is a €500 website worth it?
For a sole trader who needs a simple online presence, it can be. At that price you usually get a template with your text and photos. If the site needs to win enquiries from Google, the €2,500–€6,500 range most SMEs spend usually includes the research and SEO that make that possible.