How Much Does Printing Cost in London and What Affects the Price?

Printing in London can cost less than £5 for a single poster, or several hundred pounds for a large banner order. The honest answer to “how much will it cost?” is that it depends on what you’re printing, how much of it you need, what it’s printed on and how quickly you need it. At Quick Printing, products start from as little as £1.99 for an architectural drawing and £6.99 for a personalized T-shirt, mug or ID card.

That range is wide, so this guide breaks it down. You’ll see our starting prices for popular products, the six things that really move the price, and a few practical ways to spend less without ending up with something you regret.

Starting Prices for Popular Print Products

First, the numbers most people are looking for. These are the “from” prices listed on our product pages. Your final price depends on quantity, size, material and finish, so treat them as a starting point.

Product	Starting from
Architectural drawings	£1.99
A4 certificates	£3.99
Posters	£5.49
Custom T-shirts, ID cards, mugs	£6.99
Custom hoodies	£9.99
Polo shirts	£11.99
Saddle stitched booklets	£18.99
Canvas prints	£18.99
Business cards	£19.99
Window signage	£23.99
A6 flyers	£28.00
A5 flyers	£29.00
A4 flyers and A4 letterheads	£32.00
Magnetic car signs	£34.99
PVC banners and roller banners	£39.99
Van signage	£49.99

Some of these show how much the type of product matters. A poster, a custom hoodie and a van sign are all “printing”, but they use completely different materials, equipment and labour, so the prices sit in different places.

What Affects the Price of Printing?
Whatever you’re ordering, the same six factors decide what you pay.

1. Quantity
This is the biggest lever. Every print job has set-up work: preparing the file, loading the machine, checking the first sheet. That effort costs about the same whether you print 50 pieces or 500. So the more you print in one go, the less each piece costs.
The flip side is that ordering far more than you need is false economy. Leaflets for an event that’s changed date, or business cards with an old phone number, are money in a drawer. Order what you’ll use in the next few months.

2. Size and Format
Bigger items use more paper, more ink and more machine time. An A6 flyer, a quarter of an A4 sheet, costs less than an A4 flyer. The same logic applies to posters, banners and signs, where the price rises with the printed area.

3. Material and Finish
What your item is printed on makes a real difference. A standard paper flyer, a laminated menu, a rigid foam board sign and a weatherproof vinyl window graphic are very different products.

Common finishes that can add to the price include:

• Lamination, which protects against spills and wear. Our lamination service is worth considering for anything handled often.
• Binding, such as wire, comb or hard case, for documents and booklets.
• Heavier stocks and premium paper for a more substantial feel.
• Eyelets or fixings on banners.

For clothing, the garment itself, the number of print positions and whether you want printing or embroidery all affect the total.

4. Colour and Print Method
Full-colour designs generally cost more than single-colour ones, and the process matters too. If you’re printing garments, the method (DTF, DTG or vinyl) changes both the look and the price. Our guide to DTF vs DTG vs vinyl explains which suits which job.

5. Turnaround Time
Same-day and next-day work can cost more than a standard turnaround, because it takes priority in the queue. Many of our products can be produced quickly, but if you can plan ahead, you’ll have more choice and less pressure. If you’re in a hurry, tell us at the start. We’ll be straight about what’s possible.

6. Artwork and Design
A print-ready PDF costs nothing extra to prepare. A file that needs resizing, bleed adding or a logo redrawing takes someone’s time. If you’re not sure your file is up to scratch, our guide to preparing print-ready artwork shows you how to check it before you order. If you need design help, ask what’s included before you commit, because it’s a different job from printing.

What Does Printing Cost for Specific Jobs?

The factors above come together differently depending on the job. Here’s how they play out in practice.

Flyers, Leaflets and Letterheads
Flyers are among the most common orders we handle, and size is the main price difference: A6 starts from £28, A5 from £29 and A4 from £32. Quantity then does most of the work, so a larger run is usually the better value per piece.
If you’re after something more involved, folded leaflets (bi-fold, tri-fold and others) start from £30, because folding adds a step. Our wider flyers and leaflets range shows everything side by side.

Business Cards and Stationery
Business cards start from £19.99, and the price moves with the quantity and finish you choose. Letterheads start from £32. If you’re starting a company and wondering what to buy first, our guide to what stationery a new business needs will help you avoid paying for things you don’t need yet.

Banners, Signs and Posters
Large-format prices are driven by size and material. Roller banners and PVC banners both start from £39.99, and window signage from £23.99. Vehicle graphics scale with coverage, from magnetic car signs from £34.99 to van signage from £49.99. Because the price depends on exact dimensions, always send the size you want when you ask for a quote. If you’re comparing banner options, our guide on choosing the right banner covers sizes and uses.

T-Shirts, Hoodies and Workwear
Garment printing starts from £6.99 for a custom T-shirt, with hoodies from £9.99 and polo shirts from £11.99. The final price depends on the garment, the number of print positions and the quantity. If you’re ordering for a whole team or staff, group orders are usually where the saving is. For a closer look, see our cheap T-shirt printing services in London page, and if you’re deciding where to put a design, our logo placement guide is a useful read first.

Booklets, Brochures and Documents
Booklets depend on page count, paper and binding. Saddle stitched and perfect bound booklets both start from £18.99, and stapled booklets and brochures from £30. For dissertations and reports, the binding style and number of copies are the two big variables, covered in our guide to preparing a dissertation for printing and binding.

How to Get an Accurate Quote
If you want a price you can rely on, give the printer the following, ideally in one message:

1. What you’re printing, such as flyers, hoodies or a banner.
2. Size (A5, 2m × 1m, size of garment).
3. Quantity, and whether you’re open to a larger run if it brings the unit price down.
4. Material or finish, or ask for suggestions.
5. Colour, single or full colour.
6. When you need it, and where you’ll collect it or whether you need delivery.
7. Your file, or a description of what you’d like if you don’t have one yet.

You can also use our quote page to send these details in one go.

Comparing Printers Fairly
Cheaper isn’t automatically better, and a higher quote isn’t automatically a rip-off. Before you compare, make sure each quote covers the same things:

• The same specification. Paper weight, size and finish should match.
• Whether artwork checks are included.
• Delivery or collection costs, which are sometimes added later.
• VAT. Check whether the price quoted includes it.
• Turnaround time. A cheap price with a long wait may not suit your deadline.

The simplest approach is to ask each printer for the cost per unit as well as the total. It’s the fairest basis for comparison, and it shows quickly whether a larger quantity would save you money.

Practical Ways to Spend Less
Print doesn’t need to be expensive, but a few habits keep the bill sensible.

• Plan ahead. Standard turnaround costs less than rushing.
• Send a print-ready file. It saves time, and it avoids any extra fees for fixes.
• Order the right quantity. Not so few that you reorder next week, not so many that they sit unused.
• Combine jobs. Cards, letterheads and flyers ordered together make approvals simpler, which suits a business with settled branding.
• Choose the finish you need. A laminated menu makes sense in a café. A standard flyer through a letterbox probably doesn’t need it.
• Ask. If you’re working to a budget, say so. There’s often a cheaper way to get a similar result.

Where to Get Printing in London and Dartford Kent

If you’re in Charlton, Woolwich, Greenwich or elsewhere in South East London, our Charlton branch at 238 Woolwich Road, SE7, is the easiest place to bring a file or talk through a job. Seeing paper stocks and samples in person often makes quantity and finish decisions simpler.

In Dartford and the surrounding area, our Dartford branch at 60 Spital Street offers the same range. If you’re further afield, we also offer next-day delivery across the UK. Both branches are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, and closed on Sundays.

If you’re not sure what you need, that’s fine. Tell us what the print is for, and we’ll point you to the right product and a realistic price.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does printing cost in London?
It depends on the product, quantity, size, material and turnaround. At Quick Printing, prices start from £1.99 for architectural drawings, £5.49 for posters and £6.99 for items such as T-shirts, mugs and ID cards. Larger items like banners and van signage start higher, and the final cost depends on your specification.

Why do printing prices vary so much?
Because “printing” covers very different jobs. A paper poster, a printed hoodie and a vinyl van sign use different materials, machines and labour. Quantity, size, finish and deadline change the price further.

Is it cheaper to print in bulk?
Usually, yes, per piece. Set-up effort is similar whether you print a few or many, so larger runs spread that cost. Only order a larger quantity if you’ll realistically use it.

Does same-day printing cost more?
It can, because urgent work takes priority over scheduled jobs. Many products can be produced quickly, but it’s best to confirm availability and price with the branch when you ask.

Does artwork affect the price?
A print-ready file keeps costs down. Files that need resizing, bleed adding or other fixes take extra time. Read our artwork guide to check your file first.

How can I get an exact quote?
Send us what you’re printing, the size, quantity, material, colour and deadline. You can use our quote page or call into either branch.