Hostinger
Lithuanian-owned budget hosting provider with aggressive marketing in Australia. No Australian servers — uses CDN edge caching only. Bills in USD.
Server Locations
Billing Currency
USD (foreign transaction fees may apply)
Hosting Types
Support
24/7
Shared Hosting Pricing
Intro Price
$1.99/mo
Renewal Price
$11.99/mo
Billing Cycle
48-month term (USD, cheapest tier)
Renewal is 503% higher than the intro price. Prices in USD — AUD equivalent varies with exchange rate.
Best For
- Budget-conscious users who prioritise price over local infrastructure
- Personal projects and hobby sites
- Users comfortable with international hosting
Things to Know
- No Australian servers — uses CDN edge caching, but origin servers are overseas
- Frequently appears in 'best Australian hosting' lists due to affiliate commissions, not merit
- Bills in USD with foreign transaction fees
- Cheapest intro pricing requires a 48-month commitment
- Renewal price is 4x the intro rate
- Marketing implies Australian hosting when servers aren't in Australia
Our Verdict
Hostinger's rock-bottom intro pricing makes it tempting, but Australian businesses should be cautious. There are no Australian servers — their 'Australian hosting' marketing relies on CDN edge caching, which helps with static content but doesn't solve latency for dynamic WordPress sites. The cheapest prices require a four-year commitment, and the renewal jump from $2.99 to $11.99 USD/month is significant. Add USD billing, foreign transaction fees, and exchange rate risk, and the 'cheap' option isn't as cheap as it looks. For an Australian business serving Australian customers, a local provider with Australian servers is a better investment.
This profile is based on publicly available information and our independent research as of 8 April 2026. We don't accept payment from hosting providers. Always verify current pricing and features directly with the provider before purchasing.