The Cost of Mailing a Letter in 2026
Purchase a stamp for $0.82, buy the envelope, buy the paper, print, stuff, send. That's maybe $1, but a whole lot of hassle. Leave all of that hassle behind with our $2.99 cost to send your letter online.
TL;DR
- Buying a USPS stamp costs $0.82 as of July 12, 2026.
- In addition to the stamp, you have to pay for the envelope and paper, then you have to print, stuff the envelope, and find a mailbox.
- Use Send My Letter Online instead for a flat price of $2.99. Stamp, envelope, paper, printing, and stuffing included.
- Less hassle for you: no stamp, printer, or trip to the mailbox needed
Upload your document
Upload a PDF of your letter. (Typing your text directly, with no PDF needed, is coming soon.)
Enter the address
Add the recipient's address and your return address.
Pay and we mail it
We print it in black & white, seal it in an envelope, and mail it via USPS the next business day.
The cost of mailing a letter is more than you think
You might think that mailing a letter costs no more than a stamp, an envelope, and some paper. That's just the monetary cost. You also have to own or have access to a printer and buy ink for it, gather all of those supplies in one place, and get the finished letter to a mailbox or post office. Add that up and it's a lot more than you initially thought.
- Stamp: $0.82
- Envelope: ~$0.08-$0.50
- Printing (ink + paper): ~$0.05-$0.15/page
- Owning a printer: $$$ initial investment
- Time spent gathering supplies and physically going to your mailbox or post office
Our hassle free price: $2.99
Drop all of the hassle and use Send My Letter Online. No account, no printer, no stamps, no trip to the mailbox: upload your document, enter the address, and pay. We print, stuff, and mail it for you the next business day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to mail a letter in 2026? +
Mailing it yourself costs about $1 total: an $0.82 stamp, plus an envelope and paper. Send My Letter Online charges a flat $2.99, which also covers printing, an envelope, and the trip to the mailbox for you.
How much is a stamp in 2026? +
$0.82, as of July 12, 2026.
Does mailing a letter cost more than just a stamp? +
Yes. You also need an envelope and paper, plus a printer if you're printing something, and you have to get the letter to a mailbox or post office yourself.
Is $2.99 more expensive than doing it myself? +
It's about $2 more than the raw materials cost, but it includes the printer, envelope, and the trip to the mailbox: you don't need to own or do any of that yourself.
Does your price include postage? +
Yes. $2.99 covers printing, an envelope, and USPS postage: no hidden fees, no extra stamps needed.