Most courier websites cost somewhere between nothing and a few thousand pounds to build. The bigger difference is what you pay after that: hosting, your web address, and every time you need something changed.
The short answer
| Option | To start | After that |
|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself on a website builder | £0 | About £9 to £29 a month, plus your time |
| A freelancer online | About £80 to £600 | Hosting and changes usually extra |
| A local web designer | About £500 to £3,000 | Hosting, plus changes by the hour |
These are typical UK prices for a small business website in 2026. Prices vary a lot, so use them as a rough guide.
Doing it yourself
Website builders let you make a site yourself for a monthly fee. It's the cheapest way to start, but you write every word, choose every picture and fix anything that breaks. It can take a lot of evenings, and it's hard to make it look professional.
Good if you enjoy it and have the time. Not so good if you'd rather be driving.
A freelancer online
You can hire someone online to build a site for a fixed price. Prices are low, but you usually have to write the words and send the photos yourself. Check who hosts the site afterwards and what changes cost, because some freelancers move on once the job is done.
A local web designer
A designer will build something tailored to you and talk it through face to face. It's the most expensive option, and changes are usually charged by the hour. It suits bigger courier businesses with a budget and plenty to say.
What to check before you pay anyone
- What does it cost after the first year? Ask for hosting, web address and support prices in writing.
- Who owns the web address? It should be yours, and you should be able to take it with you.
- What do changes cost? A new phone number or service shouldn't cost you an hour's fee.
- Who writes the words? If it's you, budget the time.
- Does it work well on a phone? Most of your customers will look you up on one.
- Can customers ask for a quote? A simple form with pick-up, drop-off and van size saves you calls.
What a courier website should have
Whatever you spend, a courier site needs a few things to do its job: what you carry and where you go, your insurance shown clearly, a way to ask for a quote, and big call and WhatsApp buttons on phones. Without those, a cheap site can cost you work.
What we charge
We build courier websites for £495, then £15 a month. That covers your web address, hosting and small changes, so over three years it comes to £1,035 in total. You answer a few questions and we write and build the site for you. See our pricing for exactly what's included.