Domain Prices: How Much Does It Cost to Register One?

It’s happened to all of us: you see a domain at a ridiculous price and, the following year, the bill catches you by surprise. Registering a domain is the first step to existing on the Internet (if you are still not clear what a domain is), but it is important to understand that it is not a one-time “purchase”, but rather a rental that requires maintenance. 🏠

What does the price depend on? 🧐

The cost of a domain is not capricious; It depends mainly on the extension (what comes after the dot, like .com, .es or .store). Here I explain why they vary:

• Global Domains (.com, .net, .org): They are the most common. Their price is usually stable, although it depends on the price of the dollar, since the entities that regulate them operate in that currency.
• Territorial Domains (.es, .mx, .co): They are linked to countries. For example, .es is usually very economical because its management (Red.es) seeks to promote digital presence in Spain. 🇪🇸
• New extensions (.tech, .photography, .online): They are the most modern. Here the prices are a roller coaster: you can find very aggressive initial offers, but their renewal price is usually higher than that of a .com.

Difference between Registration and Renewal 🔄

This is the point where most users get confused. It is vital to look at both prices:

1. Registration Price: It is what you pay today. Sometimes we launch special promotions so that starting your project costs you very little. 🚀
2. Renewal Price: It is the annual cost to keep the domain active after the first year. This price is the one you should take into account for your long-term budget.
3. Transfer Price: This is the price for bringing your domain from another registrar. For .com, it includes one additional year of registration and has a different price from a regular renewal.

miHosting .com prices from November 1, 2026

All amounts in this table are in US dollars. See our .com domain page.

Hidden fees (which do not exist here) 🙅‍♂️

At miHosting we like clarity. Many registrars add the ICANN fee (approximately €0.18) at the end of the purchase process. We prefer to show you the final price from the beginning so that there are no scares in the cart.

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The Pro-Tip of miHosting: 💡

If you find your dream domain available, register it for 2 or 5 years at once. Not only do you make sure that no one takes it from you if you forget a renewal email, but you also protect yourself against possible international price increases from regulatory entities.

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So you don’t miss anything:

• Always look at the renewal: The first year discount is great, but make sure the standard price fits your pocket. 💳
• Whois Privacy: In many extensions, we protect your personal data at no additional cost so that your email is not filled with spam.
• Don’t wait until the last day: If a domain expires, it will enter a redemption period where recovering it can cost up to 10 times more than a normal renewal. Be careful with the dates! 📅