# 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

## How It Works

1. **Upload your document**: Upload a PDF of your letter. (Typing your text directly, with no PDF needed, is coming soon.)
2. **Enter the address**: Add the recipient's address and your return address.
3. **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.