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Tattoo cost calculator

Pick a size, a style of work, colour and where you live. The estimate comes from prices UK studios publish.

Size
Coin sized, up to 5 cm Palm sized Hand sized Half sleeve Full sleeve Back piece
Detail
Colour
Where
Estimated price £150 to £400

About 1.5 to 4 hours, in 1 session.

Deposit to book: £50 to £75, which comes off the final price.

An estimate from published UK prices, not a quote. Your artist sets the price.

What moves the price

  • Hours. Size and detail decide how long the piece takes.
  • The artist. Experience, reputation and demand all raise the hourly rate.
  • Where. London studios charge the most.
  • Style. Realism, fine line and other specialised work usually command higher rates.
  • Colour. It can take longer, though not every studio charges more for it.
  • The shop minimum. A tiny piece still costs at least that.

Common questions

How much does a tattoo cost in the UK?

It depends mostly on the hours. UK studios and guides publish hourly rates of roughly £100 to £250 in London and £60 to £150 elsewhere. Most shops also charge a minimum, roughly £40 to £150, even for a tiny piece.

Does colour or realism cost more?

Often, because they can take longer, and this calculator adds hours for them. It is a tendency and not a rule: one published guide warns against assuming colour or realism always costs a premium.

Does the deposit come off the price?

Studios that publish their terms say it does. Some studios say deposits are non-refundable but can often be moved to a new date with notice. Published deposits run from about £50 to £100, and some studios ask for 20 to 50% of the estimate.

More on deposits in our guide to tattoo deposits. Looking for something to bring along? Browse tattoo ideas. Weighing up booking apps? See how they compare.

Where the figures come from

These are prices UK studios publish on their own pages, not a survey. Checked on 30 October 2026.

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