Domain rental refers to registering a domain name for a specific period (usually one year) through a domain registrar. After this period, the domain must be renewed; otherwise, it becomes available for others to register.

What Factors Affect the Cost of Domain Rental?

1. TLD (Top-Level Domain) – Domain Extension

   • Generic TLDs (gTLDs) – The most commonly used extensions, such as .com, .net, .org. Prices range from $10 to $25 per year.
   • Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs) – Country-specific domains, such as .cz, .de, .uk. A .cz domain costs approximately $6–$12 per year.
   • Premium and New gTLDs (ngTLDs) – Custom domains like .online, .shop, .tech can cost $20–$200 per year, depending on demand.

2. Domain Registrar

   • Different registrars offer varying prices and discounts. Popular registrars include:
   • Some registrars offer discounted first-year prices but higher renewal fees.

3. Registration Period

   • The standard registration period is 1 year, but some domains can be registered for up to 10 years, often at a discount.

4. Premium Domains

   • Short, brandable domain names (e.g., hotels.com, tech.cz) can cost thousands to millions of dollars.
   • Some registrars classify specific names as premium and charge higher prices.

5. Additional Services

   • WHOIS Privacy Protection – Hides domain owner details, costing $2–$15 per year.
   • SSL Certificate – Secures website connections, sometimes offered for free.
   • Email Hosting – Allows custom email addresses, costing $5–$50 per year.

How Much Do Domain Renewal and Transfers Cost?

• Domain Renewal – Usually the same as the registration fee, but some providers charge higher renewal rates.
• Domain Transfer – Moving a domain to another registrar is often free, but the new registrar may require paying for at least one year of registration.

What If the Domain Is Already Taken?

• Contact the domain owner to negotiate a purchase.
• Choose a different TLD if your preferred name is available with another extension.
• Use a backorder service, which monitors domain expiration and automatically registers it when it becomes available.

The cost of domain rental depends on the domain type, registrar, and additional services. A standard .cz domain costs around $6–$12 per year, while premium domains can be significantly more expensive. Comparing different providers and considering factors like privacy protection and extra services can help you choose the best option.