Some features on your website use Google Maps services to display maps, locations and directions.
Google offers a range of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), each with different pricing depending on the features used and the number of requests made.
How does Google Maps pricing work?
Google Maps Platform operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model.
As of March 2025, Google replaced its previous US$200 monthly credit with free monthly usage allowances for individual APIs.
This means that many websites can use Google Maps services without incurring additional charges, provided their usage stays within the free monthly limits.
If your website exceeds these limits, Google charges for the additional usage.
Google API pricing
The table below outlines the Google APIs commonly used across our websites, their free monthly allowances and applicable costs.
| Google API | Free monthly allowance | Cost per 1,000 additional requests (USD) | Common website uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps Embed API | Unlimited | Free | Operator listing page maps |
| Dynamic Maps (Maps JavaScript API) | 10,000 map loads | $7.00 | Hybrid Gadget maps, Region Gadget maps |
| Directions API (Legacy, basic) | 10,000 requests | $5.00 | Itinerary, campaign and package maps |
| Geocoding API | 10,000 requests | $5.00 | Itinerary, campaign and package maps |
| Places API – Place Details Pro | 5,000 requests | $17.00 | Certain Google Places information |
Please note:
All prices are in USD and are subject to change by Google.
Free allowances reset each month and apply separately to each eligible API service.
Charges only apply when usage exceeds the relevant free allowance.
Higher usage volumes may qualify for discounted rates.
The exact cost depends on which Google services and features your website uses.
Google Reviews may use a different Places API pricing tier, depending on the data requested.
What is a request?
A request is an interaction with a Google API that may count towards your monthly usage.
For example, if a visitor opens a page containing an interactive Google Map, this will generally count as one map load.
If the visitor refreshes the page and the map loads again, this may count as another map load.
Other Google services, such as directions, location searches and reviews, have their own methods for calculating requests.
Will I be charged for Google Maps?
Many smaller websites may remain within Google's free monthly usage allowances and therefore incur no Google Maps charges.
For example, if your website uses the Dynamic Maps API:
| Monthly map loads | Estimated monthly cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | Free |
| 10,000 | Free |
| 15,000 | $35 |
| 20,000 | $70 |
| 50,000 | $280 |
These examples are based on Dynamic Maps usage only. Other Google APIs used by your website may have separate charges.
How can I monitor my usage?
You can monitor Google Maps API usage and any associated charges through your Google Cloud Console.
We recommend setting up billing budgets and alerts so you're notified if your usage or costs increase.
You can access your account here:
Where can I find the latest pricing?
Google may update its pricing and free usage allowances from time to time.
For the latest information, please refer to Google's official pricing documentation:
Pricing information last reviewed: October 2026.