Tattoo prices In London? Not sure what You will Pay?

As a rough guide, these are the typical price ranges you’ll find across London studios in 2026 (every studio and artist is different, so treat these as ballpark figures):

• Minimum charge: most studios start around £60–£100 in london spread wide.
• Small tattoos (fine line, lettering, small symbols): around £80–£150.
• Medium / palm-sized: around £150–£280.
• Larger pieces (forearm and up): from £400+.
• Half and full sleeves: from £800 into the £1,500+ range.
• Full-day sessions: typically £500–£800+, and more for in-demand artists.

Hourly rates in London generally run from around £80 for newer artists up to £250 or more for highly experienced specialists.

Central London studios – Soho, the West End, Covent Garden and Oxford Street – typically sit towards the higher end of these ranges, because rent, licensing and running costs in the middle of the city are far higher than in the suburbs. In fact, many central London studios set their minimum charge at £100–£150. That’s the market West One competes in – and where we deliberately keep our pricing fair.

Why do London tattoo prices vary so much?

Two identical-looking tattoos can cost very different amounts in London. Here’s what drives the price:

• Size and detail – bigger, more intricate designs take more time.
• Placement – some areas of the body are trickier and slower to tattoo.
• The artist’s experience and demand – a highly sought-after specialist charges more than a newer artist.
• Studio location – this is a big one. Central London and West End studios usually charge more than outer areas, simply because rent, licensing and running costs in the middle of the city are much higher.

Fair pricing in the heart of London

Here’s where we’re different. West One Tattoo is on the 2nd floor of 51 Oxford Street – about as central as London gets, near Tottenham Court Road station. In an area like this, you’d normally expect to pay a premium. We don’t do that.

Our prices start from £80. While many central London studios set their minimum charge at £100–£150, ours starts from £80 – in the very same prime location. We don’t inflate our prices just because of a central postcode, and we don’t cut corners on quality or hygiene either. You get an experienced artist in a clean, fully licensed, easy-to-reach studio, at a genuinely fair price. And because we agree every price with you before we start, there are never any surprises.

Our pricing at West One

We keep it simple. Our prices start from £80, and rather than a rigid size-by-size menu, we give you an honest, fair price for your specific design – based on its size, placement and detail, and always agreed with you before we start. No surprises, ever.

A £50 deposit secures a booking (it comes off the final price), and we offer discounts on multiple tattoos done in the same session. For an accurate price, we always recommend popping in – our friendly artists will price your idea once they’ve seen exactly what you’re after.

Getting a price for your tattoo

Every tattoo is a unique piece of artwork, not an off-the-shelf product – so we always recommend popping into the studio for pricing. Our friendly artists will look at your design, size and placement and give you the best, most accurate price once they understand exactly what you’re after. It’s also a lovely chance to talk your idea through, with no obligation. Feel free to drop by any day, 11am–8pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a tattoo cost in London?

In London, tattoo minimum charges typically run from around £60–£100, small tattoos from £80–£150, palm-sized pieces around £150–£280, and full-day sessions from £500–£800+. Central London studios often sit at the higher end. At West One Tattoo on Oxford Street, prices start from £80 and stay in the mid-range.

Why are central London tattoo prices higher?

Studios in central London – Soho, the West End, Covent Garden and Oxford Street – usually charge more because commercial rent, licensing and running costs in the middle of the city are far higher than in outer areas, and demand is greater. West One Tattoo is a central Oxford Street studio, but we keep our prices in the mid-range rather than charging a location premium.

How much is a tattoo at West One Tattoo?

Tattoos at West One start from £80. Every tattoo is a unique piece of artwork, so rather than a fixed price list, our friendly artists give you the best price once they’ve seen your design, size and placement. We always recommend popping in for an accurate quote – there’s no charge to ask.

How much is a small tattoo?

Small tattoos at West One start from around £100 (our minimum charge is £80 for the tiniest designs). Simple fine-line and lettering pieces are the most affordable – pop in and our artists will give you an exact price.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

A £50 deposit secures a booked appointment, and it comes off the total price of your tattoo. Walk-ins don’t need to pay a deposit in advance.

prices at west One tattoo is it cheap or expensive for London?

We aim to be fair, not the cheapest and not the most expensive. Despite our prime central London location, our prices sit in the middle of the London range rather than the premium end – you always agree the price before we begin, with no hidden costs.

Do you give free tattoo quotes?

Yes, and there’s no charge. Because tattoos are bespoke artwork, we always recommend popping into the studio so our artists can see your design, size and placement and give you the best, most accurate price. Feel free to drop by any day – no obligation.