Advertising flyer: formats, quantities and printing prices

In short: the flyer remains a strikingly effective, low-cost local medium. Its price depends mainly on format, paper weight, finish and quantity — the unit cost drops sharply at high volume.

Standard formats

• A6 (small, economical, hand-to-hand distribution).
• A5 (the most common, good legibility/cost trade-off).
• A4 (more info, often folded into a leaflet).
• Folded formats (2 or 3 panels) for a mini-catalogue.

What sets the price

• Paper weight (e.g. light 135 gsm, rigid 300 gsm).
• Finish (matte, gloss, lamination, varnish).
• Quantity: unit cost drops sharply with volume.
• Lead time (express costs more).

Making your flyer work

• One message and a clear call to action (offer, QR code, address).
• Visual hierarchy: it must be understood in 3 seconds.
• Visible contact details and a way to measure (promo code, QR).
• Targeted distribution: the right flyer in the right place beats a mass run.

FAQ

Which format for a flyer? A5 is the most versatile standard. A6 for economy and fast distribution, the leaflet for more information.

How much does flyer printing cost? It depends on format, paper, finish and above all quantity. Unit cost drops clearly at high volume — compare like for like.

Is the flyer still useful in 2026? Yes, especially locally (shops, events). Paired with a QR code, it bridges to digital and becomes measurable.

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