Postcard printing typically runs anywhere from a few cents to well over half a dollar a card, depending on size, stock, quantity and shipping. At i Can Print That, full-color 4×6 postcards cost $59 for 100, $129 for 1,000, or $289 for 5,000 — all-in, shipping included.
What drives the price of postcards
Postcards are priced on four levers. Size: 4×6 is the efficient everyday format, while larger mailers use more paper and get a custom quote. Stock and coating: a thick card with a gloss or matte finish feels like a real business, a flimsy one feels like junk mail. Quantity: the setup is the expensive part, so the price per card falls dramatically from 100 to 5,000. And whether you're mailing: printing is one cost, postage is another — unless you go with a print-and-mail service like EDDM.
Typical market pricing vs. all-in pricing
Most online printers typically advertise a low per-card number, then add shipping, coating upgrades or proof fees at checkout. On small runs especially, the delivered total can land well above the teaser. All-in pricing keeps it honest: the price you see is the price you pay, shipping included. Every order includes a free pro file check and a free digital proof, and nothing is charged until you approve that proof. Shipping is included in the price, we ship anywhere in the US, and if we get it wrong, we reprint it. And if you want the cards mailed for you, EDDM neighborhood mailers start from $398 per route, print and postage included.
Real postcard prices (all-in)
| Quantity | 4×6 Postcards (All-In) | Per piece |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $59 | $0.59 |
| 250 | $85 | $0.34 |
| 500 | $109 | $0.22 |
| 1,000 | $129 | $0.13 |
| 2,500 | $199 | $0.08 |
| 5,000 | $289 | $0.06 |
How to save money on postcards (honestly)
Watch the quantity jumps. 500 cards are $109 and 1,000 are $129, so if you'll use them, the bigger run nearly halves your per-card cost. Design once, use all year: skip dates and point people to a web page you can update. Make them do double duty as leave-behinds, thank-you notes and counter cards. Order ahead to skip rush; when you can't, it's a flat $9 for 2-day press, $19 for next-day production or $59 for 2-day air. And proof carefully — our free proof exists to catch the wrong phone number before it's on 1,000 cards.
All-in pricing. Free proof. No checkout surprises.
Full-color 4×6 postcards from $59 for 100 — shipping, proof and file check included.
Full-color 4×6 postcards from $59 for 100 — shipping, proof and file check included. ⚡ Or build a full kitFrequently asked questions
How much do 1,000 postcards cost?
At i Can Print That, 1,000 full-color 4x6 postcards cost $129 with shipping included, about 13 cents each. At 5,000 the price is $289, or about 6 cents each.
Does the postcard price include postage?
No. The postcard prices cover printing and shipping the cards to you anywhere in the US. If you want them printed and mailed to every home on a route, EDDM neighborhood mailers start from $398 per route with print and postage included.
What is the cheapest small postcard order?
Our smallest run is 100 postcards for $59 all-in. If you'll use more than a couple hundred, 250 for $85 or 500 for $109 brings the per-card price down a lot.
Can I get a different postcard size?
Our listed prices are for 4x6 postcards. Other sizes, like larger direct mail formats, get a custom quote so you only pay for what you need.
What happens if there's a mistake on my postcards?
Every order gets a free pro file check and a free digital proof, and nothing is charged until you approve that proof. If we get it wrong, we reprint it.