Domain Name Renewal Prices Comparison (including Godaddy)

Domain name renewal prices can be much higher than the first-year registration offer. Before paying your next bill, compare the annual renewal charge for your exact extension, mandatory fees, and any extras such as privacy or email.

This guide compares published renewal prices for .com, .org, and .net domains, explains how to check your account-specific quote, and shows where transferring could save money. If you are choosing a provider for a new website, also see our guide to domain registrars.

Research checked September 15, 2026. Prices below are in USD for standard, non-premium domains. Taxes, account discounts, and selected extras can change the final bill. The retained screenshots are older reference images; use the dated pricing information and your checkout quote for current costs.

Quick recommendation: Compare Porkbun and Dynadot with your current renewal invoice if price is your main concern. Namecheap remains worth comparing, but its renewal prices differ from its registration offers. A free first-year domain with Bluehost should be budgeted separately from later renewals. These recommendations use published pricing, not independent service tests.

Comparing Domain Name Renewal Prices

Compare the renewal column, not the introductory registration price. The table separates published figures from prices you need to confirm in your account.

Provider	.com / year	.org / year	.net / year	Pricing notes
GoDaddy	$22.99*	$23.99*	$24.99*	Published May 2026 rates; add the listed $0.20 ICANN fee and verify your account quote
Namecheap	$18.48	$18.98	$18.58	Listed prices exclude the additional $0.20 ICANN fee for these extensions
Bluehost	$23.99	$18.99	$19.99	Check the Renewal Center for the latest account price; privacy is separate
Hover	Check current quote	Check current quote	Check current quote	Confirm renewal pricing and any portfolio discount
Porkbun	$11.08	$11.84	$12.52	Published prices include ICANN and other domain fees
Dynadot	$10.88	$11.64	Check USD quote	Confirm currency and checkout total
Google Domains	Migrated to Squarespace	Migrated to Squarespace	Migrated to Squarespace	Use the current Squarespace billing quote

Sources: Namecheap pricing, Bluehost price list, Porkbun pricing, and Dynadot’s .com and .org pages. *GoDaddy’s published comparison dates its figures to May 20, 2026; these are reference rates, not a guaranteed September checkout quote.

Example: Namecheap’s listed .com renewal plus its $0.20 fee totals $18.68 before tax. Porkbun lists $11.08 including domain fees. That is a $7.60 annual difference for one standard .com, or $76 for ten, at these rates. Check transfer costs and future renewal terms before switching.

Factors Influencing Domain Name Renewal Charges

1. Domain extension and premium status

Compare the exact extension you own. A low .com rate does not tell you what a .io or .ai domain will cost. Premium domains can also have different renewal terms from standard registrations.

2. Renewal term

Check the number of years in your cart and the total amount due. Paying for several years does not automatically mean a lower annual price. Divide the full charge by the term to compare offers consistently.

3. Fees and optional services

Separate the domain renewal from taxes, mandatory domain fees, privacy, email, hosting, and protection products. Compare the same set of services before deciding which registrar is cheaper.

4. Registration and transfer promotions

A first-year registration discount may not apply to renewals. For a transfer, check the transfer charge, whether it extends the registration, and the renewal rate after that period.

GoDaddy Domain Name Renewal Price

GoDaddy publishes reference renewal prices, but your Domain Portfolio is the place to check the quote for your specific domain. Its published May 2026 table lists .com at $22.99, .org at $23.99, and .net at $24.99, plus the stated ICANN fee.

How to check your GoDaddy renewal quote

1. Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio.
2. Open the column selector above the domain list.
3. Enable Renewal Price and save the view.
4. Find your domain’s one-year renewal amount.
5. Review add-ons and the final checkout total separately.

GoDaddy says the Renewal Price column excludes services such as Domain Protection and Premium DNS. Follow its official renewal-price instructions if your portfolio layout differs.

Before renewing: Compare the account quote with alternatives for the same extension. Include any membership or add-on charge in your calculation rather than comparing headline rates alone.

Namecheap Domain Name Renewal Price

Namecheap separates registration, renewal, and transfer charges in its public pricing table. The renewal column checked for this update lists:

• .com: $18.48 per year, plus the applicable $0.20 ICANN fee.
• .org: $18.98 per year, plus the applicable $0.20 ICANN fee.
• .net: $18.58 per year, plus the applicable $0.20 ICANN fee.

Check Namecheap’s live price list for other extensions, current offers, and fees. The registration promotion at the top of the page is not the renewal price.

Before renewing: Compare the final cost for your actual domain and the services you use. Namecheap is not the lowest-priced option for every extension in this comparison.

Google Domains Renewal: What Changed After the Squarespace Migration?

Historical screenshot: Google Domains before the migration. It does not show a current registration or renewal offer.

Google Domains is no longer available as a registrar for new registrations. Google’s migration notice states that all domains had migrated to Squarespace by July 10, 2024.

If your domain was previously registered through Google, check its current renewal amount and billing details in your Squarespace account. Do not assume the old $12 annual price still applies. If you have since transferred it elsewhere, use the renewal quote from the registrar that now manages it.

Bluehost Domain Name Renewal Price

Bluehost lists these annual renewal prices in its published domain price list:

• .com: $23.99.
• .org: $18.99.
• .net: $19.99.

The same list shows domain privacy as a separate $15 charge for these extensions. Bluehost directs customers to the Renewal Center for the most up-to-date renewal quote. See Bluehost’s pricing and terms.

A free first-year domain is an introductory benefit. Eligible hosting offers renew the domain at the then-current rate after the free period. The older hosting screenshot above does not establish today’s domain or hosting price.

Keeping hosting and a domain together may be convenient. Compare that convenience with the complete recurring bill, especially if you manage several domains. Our WordPress hosting comparison covers hosting costs separately.

Hover and Other Registrars Worth Comparing

Hover offers a public pricing page and renewal discounts for qualifying portfolios starting at ten domains. Check the current quote for each extension and whether your account qualifies. Hover’s pricing information.

Porkbun and Dynadot provide useful price comparisons for the extensions shown above. If you are considering Cloudflare Registrar, review its at-cost pricing model and DNS and transfer requirements before moving. Choose a registrar that supports the services attached to your domain.

Tips for Saving Money on Domain Name Renewals

1. Check the bill before auto-renewal. Record the expiry date, renewal amount, and payment method. Keep important domains protected from accidental expiry.
2. Compare several years. Include the next payment, later renewal rates, required fees, and extras. Today’s price is not a guarantee that future rates will stay the same.
3. Verify coupon eligibility. Confirm that an offer applies to renewals and your extension; registration-only coupons do not reduce an existing domain’s bill.
4. Plan transfers early. Check eligibility, locks, authorization requirements, and timing with the receiving registrar. Preserve the DNS records used by your website and email.
5. Review unused extras. Remove services only after confirming you do not need them. Bundling is worthwhile when the full recurring cost suits your requirements.

Simple budget example: A hypothetical domain costing $8 initially and $20 for each of the next four years totals $88 over five years. A domain costing $12 each year totals $60. Compare the whole period rather than the first invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does renewing a domain also renew hosting?

Not necessarily. Domain registration, website hosting, and email can be separate subscriptions. Check each billing item so that renewing one service does not leave another unpaid.

Is renewing early always cheaper?

No. Renewing ahead of expiry gives you time to resolve payment problems, but a discount depends on the registrar’s offer. Verify the price before paying.

Should I transfer to get a lower renewal price?

Consider it when the ongoing savings justify the transfer cost and administration. Check the destination’s renewal rate, not just its transfer promotion, and confirm that your website and email setup will continue to work.

What happens if my domain expires?

The recovery process depends on the registrar, extension, and time since expiry. Additional restoration charges may apply. Contact your registrar promptly and follow its instructions rather than assuming a fixed grace period applies to every domain.

Conclusion

Compare the renewal quote, fees, and services for the domain you actually own. Porkbun and Dynadot are useful starting points for a price comparison. Check Namecheap, GoDaddy, Bluehost, and Hover against the same requirements instead of relying on first-year offers.

For a former Google Domains registration, use the current registrar’s billing information. Keep your renewal calendar and payment details up to date, and review the final amount before committing to another term.