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Rent NVIDIA L4

The NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU is a data center GPU designed for a wide range of applications, including AI inference, video transcoding, and virtual workstations. It offers a balance of performance, efficiency, and features, making it a versatile choice for various workloads.
Current on-demand floor$0.89

per GPU-hour

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest In Stock
Scaleway
$0.89/GPU/hr
Most Expensive In Stock
Ori
$0.93/GPU/hr
Median In-Stock Price
$0.91/GPU/hr
Offers Reported In Stock
2
Providers With Stock
2
Latest Stock Observation

NVIDIA L4 on-demand pricing, in stock right now, ranges from $0.89/GPU/hr to $0.93/GPU/hr across 2 offers from 2 providers with live stock tracking (updated October 2026). A further 24 tracked listings are shown below as listed / last-seen pricing.

Looking for a specific provider? See Scaleway NVIDIA L4, Vast.ai NVIDIA L4, or JarvisLabs NVIDIA L4.

Available Offers

The 5 cheapest on-demand offers reported in stock right now, from 2 providers with live stock tracking.

2 offers available
Scaleway
Scaleway
Paris
Available
NVIDIA L4
24GB VRAM
8 vCPU
48GB RAM
2500 Mbps ↑
2500 Mbps ↓
$0.89/GPU/hr
Ori
Ori
Lille
Available
NVIDIA L4
24GB VRAM
22 vCPU
90GB RAM
400GB Storage
$0.93/GPU/hr

Other Tracked Listings (Last-Seen Pricing)

24 further listings GPUPerHour tracks for this GPU. These catalog rows do not qualify as current secure on-demand offers; stock observations may be missing or old. They are not confirmed in stock; check availability with the provider.

ProviderListed per GPU / hrPricing typeAvailability
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
Vast.ai$0.33on-demandCheck provider
JarvisLabs$0.44on-demandCheck provider
RunPod$0.59on-demandCheck provider
Scaleway$0.89on-demandCheck provider
Scaleway$0.89on-demandCheck provider
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L4 Availability Now

2 providers report L4 in stock on-demand right now (2 offers across 2 regions). Last stock observation: .

Cheapest in-stock L4 offer per region
RegionCheapest $/GPU-hrProviderOffers in stock
Paris, France (PAR1)$0.89Scaleway1
lille-4$0.93Ori1

Regions are as the providers name them. Prices on this page were observed on (UTC) and are quoted for that day; they are rechecked every minute and can change before booking.

L4 Price History (daily)

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand L4 ranged from $0.49 to $0.59 per GPU-hour across up to 3 providers with stock.

L4 daily cheapest and median on-demand price per GPU-hour, last 14 days
Date (UTC)Cheapest $/GPU-hrMedian $/GPU-hrOffers in stockProviders with stock
$0.59$0.8942
$0.59$0.8942
$0.59$0.8852
$0.59$0.8842
$0.59$0.8842
$0.59$0.8832
$0.59$0.8832
$0.59$0.8853
$0.59$0.8853
$0.59$0.8843
$0.59$0.8843
$0.49$0.8952
$0.49$0.8843
$0.49$0.8853

One row per captured day (00:05 UTC). Cheapest is the lowest secure on-demand price per GPU-hour reported in stock by a provider with live stock tracking; median is the median of those offers. Days without a capture are not shown. Method and full series: Cloud GPU Price Index.

L4 Price by Provider

Cheapest on-demand offer per provider that is reported in stock right now. Prices are per GPU per hour; multi-GPU instances show the whole-instance price alongside. Deploy opens the DeployGPU console for providers on the platform, otherwise the provider's own site.

ProviderRegionGPUsPer GPU / hrInstance / hrDeploy
ScalewayParis, France (PAR1)1$0.89$0.89Deploy this GPU
Orilille-41$0.93$0.93Deploy this GPU

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L4 Catalog Listing History (30 days)

Catalog listings, not live prices.

These averages are of every tracked catalog listing, including spot, reserved, out-of-stock and older rows. They do not measure live on-demand prices or availability (the daily price history table above does that) and cannot establish savings against the current offers. Each day averages its recorded catalog snapshots; the median gives each day equal weight. Missing days are excluded.

Lowest daily catalog average$0.55/GPU/hr
Median of daily catalog averages$0.56/GPU/hr
Days with recorded catalog prices30 of 30
Latest catalog snapshotOctober 19, 2026

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
6144
Memory type
GDDR6
Tensor cores
192
FP8 performance
1.3 PFLOPS
Memory bandwidth
300 GB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Energy-efficient design suitable for dense server deployments.
  • Strong performance for AI inference workloads.
  • Excellent video transcoding capabilities with support for multiple codecs.
  • Supports virtual workstations for remote graphics-intensive applications.
  • Single-slot, low-profile form factor for broad server compatibility.
Limitations
  • Lower raw compute performance compared to higher-end GPUs like the A100 or H100.
  • GDDR6 memory offers lower bandwidth than HBM2 or HBM3 found in more powerful GPUs.
  • Limited suitability for large-scale AI training due to memory capacity and compute limitations.

Top Use Cases

AI Inference

Ideal for deploying AI models at scale for tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and recommendation systems. The L4's Tensor Cores accelerate inference operations, providing low latency and high throughput.

Video Transcoding

Accelerates video encoding and decoding for various formats, enabling real-time video processing and streaming applications. Supports popular codecs like H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and AV1.

Virtual Workstations

Provides the necessary graphics performance for virtual workstations, allowing users to access demanding applications remotely with a smooth and responsive experience. Supports NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software.

Real-World Benchmark

Inference Performance
The NVIDIA L4 delivers excellent inference performance on a variety of models. For example, it can achieve high throughput on ResNet-50 for image classification and BERT for natural language processing. Specific performance numbers vary depending on the model, batch size, and software optimization.
Illustrative cost, generated estimateAt $0.20/hr, the L4 offers a cost-effective solution for scaling inference workloads compared to CPUs or higher-end GPUs. For example, an NVIDIA Tesla T4 costs $0.15/hr but offers lower performance, making the L4 a more efficient choice for many inference tasks.

Market Analysis

Generated market commentary, not current pricing. Live prices and stock are in the sections above.

The NVIDIA L4 occupies a strategic position in the data center GPU market, targeting applications that require a balance of performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. It competes with other mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA A10 and Tesla T4, offering a compelling alternative for users who need strong inference and video transcoding capabilities without the high cost of flagship GPUs. The L4's energy efficiency and single-slot form factor make it particularly attractive for deployments in space-constrained environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical power consumption of the NVIDIA L4?â–¾

The NVIDIA L4 has a typical power consumption of 72W, making it an energy-efficient option for data centers.

Does the NVIDIA L4 support NVIDIA vGPU software?â–¾

Yes, the NVIDIA L4 supports NVIDIA vGPU software, enabling virtual workstation deployments.

What is the maximum memory capacity of the NVIDIA L4?â–¾

The NVIDIA L4 is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA Tesla T4

A lower-cost option for basic inference workloads, but with significantly lower performance than the L4.

NVIDIA A10

Offers a balance of compute and memory, suitable for a wider range of AI tasks, but at a slightly higher cost than the L4.

NVIDIA L40

A higher-performance option for demanding visualization and compute workloads, but with a significantly higher price point.

Cite This Data
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Source: GPUPerHour.com — NVIDIA L4 GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (October 2026)

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L4 Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

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L4 on-demand pricing currently ranges from $0.89/GPU/hr on Scaleway to $0.93/GPU/hr on Ori, based on 2 offers reported in stock by 2 providers with live stock tracking, across 2 regions. GPUPerHour also tracks 26 on-demand listings in total, including catalog-only and out-of-stock rows, shown further up as last-seen pricing.

Running one L4 continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $638. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Confirm the final price and capacity with the provider before booking.

Renting L4: Which Provider to Choose

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2 providers have L4 in stock on-demand right now. The cheapest is Scaleway at $0.89/GPU/hr, followed by Ori at $0.93/GPU/hr.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a provider. Billing increments, region coverage, and security certifications also vary between providers. Use the pricing tool to filter by region, availability, and provider features.

How L4 Compares

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Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA Tesla T4 offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A lower-cost option for basic inference workloads, but with significantly lower performance than the L4. The NVIDIA A10 offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. Offers a balance of compute and memory, suitable for a wider range of AI tasks, but at a slightly higher cost than the L4. The NVIDIA L40 offers another hardware option; follow the link for current prices. A higher-performance option for demanding visualization and compute workloads, but with a significantly higher price point.

L4 Pricing FAQ

How much does L4 cost per hour?â–¾

L4 on-demand cloud rental currently starts at $0.89 per GPU per hour on Scaleway and goes up to $0.93/GPU/hr, based on 2 offers reported in stock by 2 providers with live stock tracking. Running one L4 continuously for a month at the cheapest live rate costs approximately $638. Current prices use secure on-demand offers, excluding peer-to-peer hosts. Availability is checked periodically and can change before booking.

Which is the cheapest provider for L4?â–¾

Among providers with L4 in stock right now, the cheapest are Scaleway at $0.89/GPU/hr, Ori at $0.93/GPU/hr. 2 offers are currently in stock across 2 providers.

How has the L4 rental price changed recently?â–¾

Over the last 14 days the cheapest on-demand L4 price reported in stock ranged from $0.49 to $0.59 per GPU-hour, across up to 3 providers with stock. The daily figures are captured at 00:05 UTC from secure on-demand offers and are listed in the price history table on this page.

What are the alternatives to L4?â–¾

Alternatives to the L4 include NVIDIA Tesla T4, NVIDIA A10, NVIDIA L40. A lower-cost option for basic inference workloads, but with significantly lower performance than the L4.