How much does it cost to 3D Print in Ireland in 2026?

Updated October 2026

It's the first thing people ask us, and fair enough. It's as little as €8. If you've never ordered a 3D print before, prices can seem all over the place. So here's how it actually works, with real examples from our own printers, and a few tricks to keep your cost down.

What you're actually paying for

Mostly, you're paying for plastic. The more filament a part uses, the more it costs. Size catches people out here. Make a part twice as big in every direction and it uses roughly eight times the material, so the price jumps faster than you'd think.
Then there's what's inside. Most prints aren't solid. They have an internal pattern called infill. A shelf ornament can be mostly air inside, but a bracket holding weight needs more, and more plastic means a higher price.
Overhangs add a bit too. Anything sticking out over thin air needs supports printed underneath, and those get snapped off and binned afterwards, and material matters. PLA is the cheaper option and does the job for most things. PETG costs a little more, but it's tougher and can withstand higher temperatures.

What some of our prints cost

Benchy: €8

It's so small, so it comes in at our €8 minimum. That's why it pays to bundle small bits into one order: two or three tiny parts can cost the same as one.

Tray and pencil case: €15

It's mostly flat walls and a base, with no fancy detail and very little support, so it prints cleanly and the price stays low.

Delivery

Delivery is €7 anywhere in the Republic of Ireland by An Post, and free once your order goes over €75. The minimum order is €8, before delivery.

How to pay less

Go with PLA unless you actually need PETG. If it's decorative, it doesn't need to be strong inside, so keep the infill low. If you designed it yourself, cut down on overhangs and hollow out any big solid chunks. Bundle a few parts into one order to spread the delivery cost. And check your scale before ordering, because a part printed at the wrong size means paying twice.

Should you just buy a printer?

For a one-off or a small project, honestly, no. By the time you've bought a decent printer and filament and spent the evenings learning to use it, you're a few hundred euro in before you've printed anything worth keeping. If you start printing every week, then sure, buy one. Until then, it's cheaper to send it to someone who already has.

Find out what yours costs

Every file's different, so the quickest way to know is to try it. Drop your file into the quote tool at rapid3d.ie and you'll see a price in seconds.