IONOS Hosting Review — UK Prices 2026
Data captured 2026-09-02 from https://www.ionos.co.uk/hosting/web-hosting · Affiliate disclosure
Overview
Rock-bottom entry prices with big storage allowances
UK based: No · Trustpilot: 4.4★ · Commission programme: Per-sale commission (varies)
Plans and pricing
| Plan | Entry price | Renewal | Storage | Sites | Emails |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | £3/mo for 6mo | £6/mo | 100 GB NVMe | Unlimited | 1 |
| Plus | £1/mo for 12mo | £9/mo | 200 GB NVMe | Unlimited | 2 |
| Premium | £8/mo for 6mo | £16/mo | 350 GB NVMe | Unlimited | 4 |
| Ultimate | £12/mo for 6mo | £24/mo | 500 GB NVMe | Unlimited | 5 |
Term: Monthly after promo. Always verify current pricing on the provider's site.
Pros
- Very cheap entry
- Huge storage allowances
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
- Free domain + SSL
- 30-day money-back
Cons
- Email/backup not on all plans
- Renewal jump after promo
- Not UK-based (EU data centres)
Who is IONOS best for?
- Budget buyers
- Storage-heavy sites
- Multiple sites on one plan
IONOS is best for: Budget buyers, Storage-heavy sites, Multiple sites on one plan. It starts at £3/mo for 6mo and renews at £6/mo on the entry plan, with 100 GB NVMe storage and Unlimited site(s).
FAQ about IONOS
Is cheap UK web hosting reliable?
Generally yes. Budget hosts like Hostinger and IONOS run reliable infrastructure, but read the renewal price before you buy — multi-year promo deals can jump sharply at renewal. We always show both entry and renewal prices.
What does 'UK based' mean for a host?
It means the company is UK-registered and typically hosts from UK data centres. This can matter for support availability, legal jurisdiction, and GDPR/data residency. Non-UK hosts can still be excellent value.
Which UK web host is fastest?
Speed depends on your site, location and plan. Providers advertising NVMe SSD storage, LiteSpeed or CDNs — such as SiteGround, Krystal and Hostinger — consistently test well for UK users. Check our provider reviews for details.
Do I need a UK host for a UK website?
Not strictly, but UK/EU data centres mean lower latency for UK visitors and simpler GDPR data residency. If your audience is UK-based, a UK or EU host is a sensible default.
How often do hosting prices change?
Frequently — providers run near-constant promotions. That's why we date-stamp every capture and re-collect data on a regular schedule.
Compare IONOS with alternatives
Hostinger · Krystal · Fasthosts · 123 Reg · WebHosting UK · SiteGround · GoDaddy