Production time note: For orders above 30,000 units, we add 1 or 2 business days to the production time.
Predesigned templates
Grand Opening · 8.5" × 11"
Restaurant Weekend Special · 8.5" × 11"
Real Estate Open House · 8.5" × 11"
Fitness Strong Start · 8.5" × 11"
A restaurant owner planning 500 lunch-promotion handouts can choose 4×6 flyers for $47.49* before shipping. A service business can choose 500 full-page 8.5×11 menus for $143.66*. The smaller format fits one offer. The full page earns its cost when customers need prices, schedules, or several service details.
Editorial review: 55printing production team. Sample totals were checked August 7, 2026. Stock, sides, proofing, and production facts were rechecked against the product form August 13, 2026.
How do cheap flyer printing prices change by quantity?
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Live prices from our current catalog. Starting at $33.52 for 100 pieces (100 lb. Gloss Book, Full Color Both Sides). Change size, paper, or sides below to see exact totals for that combination. Shipping and rush fees are calculated in the order form above.
| Quantity | Price each | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.34 | $33.52 |
| 250 | $0.20 | $50.28 |
| 500 | $0.12 | $61.46 |
| 1,000 | $0.08 | $78.22 |
| 2,500 | $0.05 | $128.51 |
| 5,000 | $0.04 | $223.49 |
| 10,000 | $0.04 | $419.04 |
| 15,000 | $0.04 | $613.20 |
| 20,000 | $0.04 | $805.95 |
| 25,000 | $0.04 | $997.32 |
| 50,000 | $0.04 | $1,933.17 |
| 75,000 | $0.04 | $2,834.11 |
Exact turnaround fees and shipping update in the order form above when you pick your options.
| Qty. | 4×6 | 5.5×8.5 | 8.5×11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $29.33* | $34.82* | $56.59* |
| 250 | $38.55* | $59.86* | $108.83* |
| 500 | $47.49* | $77.81* | $143.66* |
| 1,000 | $68.44* | $97.95* | $168.69* |
| 2,500 | $111.74* | $144.20* | $261.20* |
| 5,000 | $181.58* | $168.69* | $337.39* |
The table uses 100 lb. Gloss Book with Full Color Front / Blank Back. At 1,000 pieces, sampled print-only unit costs are about 6.8 cents for 4×6, 9.8 cents for 5.5×8.5, and 16.9 cents for 8.5×11. Add shipping and any rush fee before calculating delivered cost per usable flyer.
Cheap flyer printing comparisons can show different starting totals because the live price-list widget may start with Full Color Both Sides. For a clean comparison, match size, stock, quantity, and sides. In the widget, Full Color Front, No Back is the closest match to the form’s Full Color Front / Blank Back option.
Which flyer size should you choose?
Choose 4×6 for one fast message. It suits coupons, reminders, and event handouts. At 5,000 pieces, the sample total is $181.58*, or about four cents each before shipping.
Choose 5.5×8.5 for a compact explanation. It can hold an image, offer, phone number, QR code, and short service list. A sampled 1,000-piece run is $97.95* before shipping.
Choose 8.5×11 for menus or schedules. The larger area gives prices and service details room to breathe. Do not pay for a full page when one headline and one coupon complete the job.
How do you choose a quantity without creating waste?
A useful cheap flyer printing plan starts with the handout count, adds a small reserve, then rounds to an available tier. The reserve covers damage and late additions. It is not a reason to buy thousands without a distribution route.
| Campaign plan | Needed with reserve | Order tier and spare count |
|---|---|---|
| One-day launch, 200 handouts | 200 + 20 = 220 | Order 250; 30 spare |
| Two weekend drops, 400 each | 800 + 80 = 880 | Order 1,000; 120 spare |
| Four routes, 1,000 each | 4,000 + 400 = 4,400 | Order 5,000; 600 spare |
Quantity math can change the smarter buy. On the sampled 8.5×11 configuration, 500 flyers cost $143.66* and 1,000 cost $168.69*. The additional 500 pieces cost $25.03*, but that saving only matters when a real distribution plan can use them before the offer expires.
Which paper stock fits a handout or leave-behind?
| Stock | Pt. | Use and tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| 80 lb. Gloss Book or Matte Text | ~4 pt. | High-volume handouts and inserts; lightest feel. |
| 100 lb. Gloss Book | ~5 pt. | Flexible default; less rigid than cover stock. |
| 100 lb. Gloss Cover | ~10 pt. | Stiffer premium leave-behind; may cost more. |
For cheap flyer printing, Gloss Book balances color and easy distribution. Cover stock feels closer to a lightweight card. Matte text reduces shine on reading-heavy designs. Confirm stock availability because compatible combinations can change.
What should you check before approving a flyer file?
Cheap flyer printing still depends on a print-ready file. Check these six items before approving production:
- Final size: build the document at the exact size selected in the calculator.
- Bleed: extend full-bleed backgrounds 0.125 inch beyond every trim edge.
- Safe zone: keep important text and logos at least 0.125 inch inside the trim.
- Resolution: use 300 DPI images at final print size instead of web thumbnails.
- Contact details: recheck phone numbers, URLs, dates, prices, and QR-code destinations.
- Proof choice: choose No Proof, Print As-Is only after checking the final file yourself.
The form offers a free digital PDF proof that adds about one business day. Choose it when bleed, alignment, or size is uncertain. A proof cannot sharpen a low-resolution image or verify an outdated phone number.
How long do flyer production and shipping take?
Cheap flyer printing production is listed at 3 to 5 business days for standard service. Rush production is 2 to 3 business days and adds a fee. A digital PDF proof adds about one business day. These are production windows, not delivery promises. Shipping is calculated separately.
If the job truly needs a 1 to 2 business-day production path, compare the separate Digital Fast Flyers option. The honest limitation is that this standard flyer product is not a same-day pickup service, and selecting rush production does not remove carrier transit time.
Where does cheap become flimsy?
Cheap flyer printing should save money through efficient production and quantity, not hidden stock. Copy paper can curl and look temporary. Gloss Book stacks neatly, carries full-color images well, and feels intentional in a customer’s hand.
The lowest total is not always the lowest campaign cost. Compare delivered cost with usable distribution. A 5,000-piece run becomes expensive waste if only 700 flyers reach customers before the offer expires.
Flyer printing FAQ
How much does cheap flyer printing cost?
At 55printing, sampled print totals for 100 pieces are $29.33* for 4×6, $34.82* for 5.5×8.5, and $56.59* for 8.5×11. The comparison uses 100 lb. Gloss Book with Full Color Front / Blank Back and was checked August 7, 2026. Shipping, rush fees, and option changes are separate, so confirm the current delivered total in the calculator.
What is the cheapest standard flyer size?
Among the three common sizes compared here, 4×6 has the lowest sampled totals. It starts at $29.33* for 100 and reaches $181.58* for 5,000 on the stated configuration. It works best when the design has one offer, one image, one contact path, and one call to action. Choose a larger sheet when customers need a menu, schedule, or detailed service list.
Are glossy flyers better than copy paper flyers?
Gloss stock is usually better for customer-facing color promotions because it carries images cleanly and feels more intentional than ordinary copy paper. The current form describes 100 lb. Gloss Book at about 5 pt. and 80 lb. Gloss Book at about 4 pt. Copy paper can still be suitable for short-lived internal notices where finish and handling durability matter less.
How many flyers should I order?
Count the handouts assigned to each event, counter, team member, or route, add a reserve, then round to a calculator tier. For example, two 400-piece weekend drops need 800 flyers. A 10 percent reserve raises the plan to 880, so the 1,000 tier leaves 120 spare. Do not order only from the lowest unit price if the extra pieces have no distribution plan.
Can 55printing help review my flyer file?
The product form offers a free digital PDF proof that adds about one business day. Select that option when you want to review layout before production. Submit a print-ready PDF with 300 DPI images, 0.125 inch bleed for edge-to-edge backgrounds, and important text inside the safe zone. The default No Proof, Print As-Is option is faster but puts the final file check on you.
What file format is best for flyer printing?
A print-ready PDF is usually the safest choice because it preserves layout, fonts, and image placement. Export at the final trim size with 0.125 inch bleed when artwork reaches the edge. JPEG and PNG files can work for simple designs, but they must retain enough resolution at final size. Recheck dates, prices, phone numbers, and QR-code destinations before uploading.
Should flyers be single-sided or double-sided?
Single-sided flyers cost less and work for one offer, event, or coupon. Double-sided printing earns its cost when the reverse side carries a map, menu, schedule, service list, or redemption terms. Match the sides option when comparing the order form with the live price list because a 4×6, 100-piece sample changes from $29.33* front-only to $33.52* both-sides.
Can I use regular flyers for direct mail?
Regular flyers are designed primarily for handouts, inserts, counters, and street teams. A mailed piece must also satisfy the mailing method’s size, addressing, and handling requirements. Postcards or EDDM mailers are usually the clearer product choice for route-based delivery. Do not assume a standard flyer configuration automatically qualifies for a postage class or every-household mailing program.
Does a digital proof change the turnaround?
Yes. The current flyer form states that a free digital PDF proof adds about one business day. That review time comes before the selected production window, which is 3 to 5 business days for standard production or 2 to 3 business days for rush. Shipping follows production, so build proof time and carrier transit into the event deadline.
Is production turnaround the same as delivery time?
No. Production turnaround measures the business days needed to print the approved job. The current form lists 3 to 5 business days for standard production and 2 to 3 business days for rush. Delivery time begins after production and depends on the shipping service and destination. Use the order form’s shipping calculation instead of treating a rush production window as an arrival date.
For broader vendor and channel comparisons, read the cheapest place to print flyers. For high-volume budgeting, read how much 5,000 flyers cost.
Ready to compare an exact job? Build a flyer quote in the order form, match the size, stock, quantity, and sides, then review shipping before deciding.
* Sample print totals checked August 7, 2026. Shipping, rush fees, turnaround, stock compatibility, and available combinations can change. Use the calculator for a current quote before ordering.