Current-price reality check
How much does it cost to fax at Staples?
Staples offers local, long-distance, and international faxing at self-service machines, with a printed confirmation. But Staples does not publish one nationwide fax rate on its public service page.
The honest answer
Call your specific store or check the machine before sending. Rates can depend on the store and destination. Any article claiming a single current nationwide Staples fax price without identifying a store and date may be quoting an old sign or a third party.
Verified against Staples’ official in-store printing page on August 20, 2026: faxing is offered, while a fax price is not listed there.
What to ask before you go
- The first-page and additional-page rate.
- Whether local, long-distance, and international destinations have different prices.
- Whether a failed attempt is charged.
- Whether the printed confirmation is included.
Compare the complete cost
| Option | Known before sending? | Extra trip? |
|---|---|---|
| Staples in store | Confirm with the local store or machine | Yes |
| NerdFax one-off | $2.99 up to 25 pages; $0.12 per page after | No |
Price is not the only difference. In-store faxing can be useful if you need a staffed location or printed receipt. Online faxing is usually simpler when the document is already on your phone or computer and you want to avoid travel.
Source: Staples in-store printing and faxing. Related: how to fax online.