H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 23, 2026 — Vast.ai maintains its lead as the cheapest provider for the h100-80gb-sxm, currently priced at $2.29/hr.
The stability of prices across the 15 tracked providers signals a period of calm for machine learning engineers, who can now better plan their budgets without expecting drastic changes in the cost of renting GPUs.
According to PriceGPU data, the current prices reflect a market where demand and supply are balanced, leading to a stalemate in price fluctuations. This equilibrium is particularly beneficial for engineers working on long-term projects, as they can now estimate their costs more accurately and make informed decisions about which GPUs to rent.
PriceGPU tracking shows that the h100-80gb-pcie is available for $1.89/hr on Vast.ai, while the a100-80gb-sxm can be rented for $1.85/hr on Fluidstack, and the rtx-4090 is priced at $0.24/hr on Salad. In contrast, the l40s and a10g are available for $0.99/hr on Fluidstack and $1.10/hr on Modal, respectively.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape indicates that the market has reached a temporary plateau, allowing engineers to plan their expenses without worrying about sudden spikes or drops in prices.
Engineers deciding what to rent today should consider the h100-80gb-pcie on Vast.ai, which offers a compelling balance of performance and price at $1.89/hr.
Current GPU Prices
| GPU | Best Price | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| h100 80gb SXM | $2.29/hr | vast |
| h100 80gb PCIE | $1.89/hr | vast |
| a100 80gb SXM | $1.85/hr | fluidstack |
| rtx 4090 | $0.24/hr | salad |
| l40s | $0.99/hr | fluidstack |
| a10g | $1.10/hr | modal |
| rtx 3090 | $0.13/hr | salad |
Data from PriceGPU live tracking across 15 providers.