// no-BS pricing

How much does out-of-home advertising cost?

Real UK price ranges for billboards, taxi wraps, bus ads and underground takeovers — with the factors that actually move the number.

What drives the price?

Location

A roadside panel in Manchester costs a fraction of the same format in Zone 1 London. Footfall, affluence and competition for the site set the media rate.

Format

Digital screens rent by the slot. Classic vinyl wraps and 48-sheets rent by the sheet period. Motion, special builds and full wraps carry production premiums.

Duration

Most classic OOH is sold in 2-week or 4-week cycles. Longer campaigns get better effective rates. Digital can be bought by the day or hour.

Production

Printing, vinyl, installation, removal, compliance and travel all sit outside the media cost. We quote them as one line so nothing is hidden.

Format-by-format costs.

Ranges are typical UK market rates we see on live campaigns. Your exact quote depends on sites, dates, artwork and production needs.

Digital billboards

£500 – £8,000+ per site / fortnight

  • Small roadside digital: £500–£2,000/2 weeks
  • Premium London digital (e.g. Piccadilly): £4,000–£8,000/2 weeks
  • Programmatic DOOH by the hour: from £10 CPM
  • Creative spec: 10" motion loops, 15–30s slots

London taxi wraps

£2,500 – £6,000+ per cab / 3 months

  • Full vinyl wrap: £2,500–£4,000 per taxi
  • Premium superside + tip-seat package: £1,800–£3,500
  • Fleet rates (10+ cabs): 15–25% lower per unit
  • Includes install, removal, GPS mileage reporting

Bus advertising

£1,200 – £12,000+ per bus / 4 weeks

  • T-side or streetliner: £1,200–£3,000
  • Full bus wrap: £5,000–£12,000
  • Route-specific premiums in London zones 1–2
  • Production, print and install included in most plans

Underground takeovers

£8,000 – £150,000+ per station

  • Cross-track 48-sheet panels: £8,000–£25,000
  • Escalator run domination: £20,000–£60,000
  • Full station takeover: £80,000–£150,000+
  • Tube car panels add dwell-time premium

// the HOT way

No hidden line items. No surprise invoices.

Most OOH quotes hide production, installation and compliance in the small print. We price media, production, creative and delivery as one transparent figure — so you know exactly what you're buying before you sign.

  • One costed plan in 48 hours
  • Every site justified by audience, not ego
  • Production, install and proof-of-posting included
  • Social cut-downs from every placement

"if it looks cheap, it probably is."

Cheap OOH usually means weak sites, flimsy production, or no reporting. We quote the campaign that will actually move the needle — and tell you honestly when a smaller budget is better spent elsewhere.

Questions answered.

How much does a billboard cost in the UK?

A classic 48-sheet billboard typically ranges from £1,000–£4,000 per 2 weeks, depending on location. Premium digital billboards in London can be £4,000–£8,000+ per fortnight. National roadside digital screens start around £500 per 2 weeks in smaller markets.

What's cheaper — a taxi wrap or a bus ad?

Per vehicle, a taxi wrap is usually cheaper (£2,500–£4,000) than a full bus wrap (£5,000–£12,000). But buses cover more geography and deliver higher daily impressions. Taxis win on prestige and concentrated central-London visibility.

Are there hidden fees in OOH pricing?

The most common hidden costs are production, installation, removal, artwork adaptation, and compliance. We bundle these into one upfront figure so the price you sign off is the price you pay.

Can I run OOH for less than £5,000?

Yes. Small digital roadside screens, a single taxi wrap, or a targeted bus T-side can all run under £5,000. The key is matching the format to the audience, not chasing the biggest site.

How long does an OOH campaign take to go live?

Digital campaigns can be live in 48–72 hours. Taxi wraps and bus wraps typically need 10–15 working days for production and install. Underground campaigns vary by site but usually run on 4–6 week lead times.

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