Wedding videographer cost calculator
Put two videographer quotes on the same hours of filming. See the full cost of each, what the pricier package adds, and what happens if the reception runs an hour late.
Compare two wedding videographer quotes
Side by side · 9 hours of filming
Quote A costs $1,200 less for the hours you need.
Quote B also includes a second videographer and a longer edit, which Quote A doesn't list. Decide whether that is worth the difference.
| Line | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Package | $2,400 | $4,200 |
| Extra hours | $9003 hours | $3001 hour |
| Travel | $0 | $0 |
| Fees and tax | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,500 |
| Also in the package | Nothing else | A second videographer and a longer edit |
| Per hour of filming | $366.67 | $500 |
| Against national prices | In Zola's $3,200 to $4,800 | In Zola's $3,200 to $4,800 |
| If it runs 1 hour over | $3,600 | $4,800 |
One hour over, the gap stays the same.
This assumes extra time is billed by the full hour, so a partial hour rounds up. Ask each videographer how they bill it. Per hour is for comparing quotes, not the videographer's wage. Keep any tip on its own line. The cheaper quote is only better if the films, delivery date, and file rights are what you want.
Add video to your budgetRead the videographer cost guideCompare photographer quotes
Quick answer
Average wedding videographer cost: $1,799 or $3,993, by source
Two national sources disagree. WeddingWire puts the average at $1,799, from prices couples reported, and most couples pay $1,000 to $2,500. Zola's Wedding Cost Index puts it at $3,993, and most couples pay $3,200 to $4,800. Zola also says overtime typically runs $200 to $400 an hour. These are national figures, not local prices. Your written quotes, for your date, place, and hours, are the numbers to compare.
| Source | Average | Most couples |
|---|---|---|
| WeddingWire | $1,799 | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Zola | $3,993 | $3,200 to $4,800 |
The calculation method
Same hours, then every charge.
Package + extra hours × extra-hour rate + second videographer + longer edit + raw footage + drone + travel + required fees and tax + other extras = full cost
- Extra hours are the hours of filming you need past the package, rounded up to a full hour. Ask how each videographer bills them.
- A second videographer, longer edit, raw footage, or drone counts only if you want it and the package leaves it out. If a package includes one you didn't ask for, the comparison lists it, so you can see what a higher price buys.
- Open lines stay open. A blank rate, add-on price, travel fee, or tax line is never counted as $0, and neither quote is called cheaper until both are complete. Leave other extras blank if you chose none.
The starting numbers are the example from our videographer cost guide: a 9-hour day. Quote A is $2,400 for 6 hours, one videographer, and a highlight film. Quote B is $4,200 for 8 hours, two videographers, and a highlight film plus a longer edit. At $300 per extra hour, they come to $3,300 and $4,500. The guide lists no travel or fees for either quote, so the calculator starts them at $0. Replace them with your own.
What a video quote should list
- Start and stop times, locations, and how many people film.
- Each finished film by name, its rough length, and the delivery date.
- How overtime is billed and who can approve it on the day.
- Raw footage, drone, and extra drives, each with its own price.
- Travel, lodging, and any required fees or sales tax.
- Which files you keep, music limits on sharing, and rounds of changes.
- Deposit, payment dates, and who films if the videographer can't come.
What this leaves out
- Film style, editing, and how you get along. Watch full films too.
- Venue rules on filming and drones, and meals for the team.
- A tip. Keep it on its own line, outside the quote.
Read the wedding videographer cost guide or add video to your budget.
Questions about wedding videographer cost
How much does a wedding videographer cost?
WeddingWire puts the average at $1,799, from prices couples reported, with most paying $1,000 to $2,500. Zola's Wedding Cost Index puts it at $3,993, with most paying $3,200 to $4,800. The two ranges don't overlap, so treat them as the low and high edges of a planning range. Your written quotes are the numbers to compare.
How much does a videographer charge per extra hour?
Zola says overtime typically runs $200 to $400 an hour. Ask each videographer for the rate in writing, and who can approve extra time on the day.
Is the cost per hour the videographer's hourly wage?
No. Dividing a quote by the hours of filming gives you a number for comparing quotes. The quote also pays for editing and equipment.
Is a second videographer worth it?
That is your choice. A second camera helps when two things happen at once, such as getting ready in two places. Ask each videographer to price both options in writing, and check which finished films you get either way.
Can I count an unlisted travel fee or tax as zero?
Not until the videographer confirms it. The calculator keeps blank lines open and does not call either quote cheaper until every open line has an answer.
Should I choose the cheaper videographer quote?
Only after both quotes cover the same hours, team, and finished films, and every required charge is confirmed. Then compare their past films, the delivery date, which files you keep, and how many rounds of changes are included.
Method updated October 15, 2026. Report a calculation problem.