How Much Does Flyer Printing Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide)

Flyer printing in the UK typically costs £50–£90 for 500 A5 flyers, depending on paper weight and turnaround. As a concrete anchor: 500 double-sided A5 flyers on gloss stock cost £65 with same-day collection available in Ipswich for orders before 1pm.

What affects the price of flyer printing?

Four variables move the price more than anything else:

1. Quantity — unit cost falls sharply with volume; the jump from 250 to 500 usually adds far less than double.
2. Size — A6 < A5 < A4 < DL folded. A5 is the standard leafleting size.
3. Paper weight — 130–170gsm gloss/silk is standard; 250gsm+ feels like a postcard and costs more.
4. Turnaround — online printers charge for speed; local same-day collection avoids both rush fees and courier costs.

Flyer paper weights compared

Weight	Feel	Best for
130gsm	light, flexible	door drops, high-volume handouts
150–170gsm	standard flyer	events, promotions, menus
250gsm	card-like	invitations, premium offers
350gsm	rigid board	product cards, keepsakes

Digital vs litho flyer printing: which is cheaper?

Digital wins below roughly 1,000–2,000 units and enables same-day turnaround. Litho wins on long runs (5,000+) where the plate setup cost is spread thin. For a typical local business ordering 500 at a time, digital is both cheaper and faster.

How many flyers do I actually need?

Door-to-door campaigns typically convert at 0.5–2%, so 500 flyers realistically generates a handful to a dozen responses — right-sized for testing an offer. Print 500, measure, then reprint the winning version in volume rather than gambling 5,000 on an untested design.

What's the cheapest way to order flyers?

Supplying print-ready artwork (PDF, 3mm bleed, CMYK, 300dpi) avoids artwork fees and delays — the file setup guide covers the checklist. Collection in Ipswich avoids delivery charges entirely: order at minutemanpressipswich.co.uk and collect from Tacket Street, IP4 1AU.

FAQs

How much are 500 A5 flyers? £65 double-sided on standard gloss stock, with same-day collection in Ipswich when ordered before 1pm.

Can I get flyers printed the same day? Yes — digital flyer runs ordered before 1pm are ready the same afternoon for collection. See the same-day printing guide.

Is it cheaper to print flyers online or locally? Advertised online prices look lower but usually exclude delivery and add days of turnaround. Once courier fees and rush charges are included, local collection at £65/500 is typically equal or cheaper — and same-day.

What size flyer is best for handing out? A5. It's large enough for an offer and a map, small enough to hand out and pocket. A6 suits high-volume street distribution; DL suits letterbox racks.