H100 Hits $2.29/hr
SAN FRANCISCO, JULY 21, 2026 — Vast.ai sets the lowest price for h100-80gb-sxm GPUs at $2.29/hr, outpacing competitors in the cloud rental market.
Engineers training large models will welcome this development, as the h100-80gb-sxm’s performance and Vast.ai’s competitive pricing make it an attractive choice for demanding workloads, allowing them to optimize their budgets without sacrificing compute power.
According to PriceGPU data, the stability of prices across providers indicates a mature market where supply and demand are closely matched, enabling engineers to plan their budgets with greater confidence and make more informed decisions about which GPUs to rent and when.
PriceGPU tracking shows that Vast.ai also leads the market in h100-80gb-pcie pricing at $1.89/hr, while Fluidstack offers the cheapest a100-80gb-sxm at $1.85/hr, and Salad.io provides rtx-3090 GPUs for as low as $0.13/hr, giving engineers a range of options to suit their specific needs and budgets.
The lack of significant price changes since the last scrape suggests that the market has reached a stable equilibrium, which is good news for engineers who can now rely on consistent pricing to plan their projects and allocate resources effectively.
Engineers looking to rent GPUs today should compare prices across providers, considering factors like performance, memory, and cost, to make the most of their budget and choose the best option for their specific workload, such as opting for Vast.ai’s h100-80gb-pcie at $1.89/hr for a balance of power and affordability.
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.