How much free credit does Google Maps API give each month?

Google provides $200 of free Maps API credit every month to every project. This covers roughly 40,000 Geocoding calls, 70,000 Static Maps calls, or 20,000 Directions API calls per month. Most low-traffic apps never exceed the free tier.

Which Google Maps API endpoints are most expensive?

Directions API ($10/1K calls) and the Places Details API ($17/1K calls) are among the most expensive. Autocomplete is $2.83/1K, Geocoding $5/1K. The Street View Static API ($7/1K) can also add up quickly if you render many street-level thumbnails.

How do I reduce my Google Maps API bill?

Cache Geocoding results (addresses don't change) — store the lat/lng in your database and only call the API once per address. Use Autocomplete session tokens to bundle multiple keystrokes into one billing event. Restrict API keys to specific referrers and APIs to prevent unauthorized usage.

Is Google Maps API free for low-traffic websites?

Yes. The $200/month free credit covers most hobby projects and small businesses. A local business website with an embedded map using the Maps JavaScript API and a handful of Geocoding calls per day will stay within the free tier indefinitely.

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Google Maps API Cost Calculator — Monthly Billing Estimator (After $200 Credit)

Google Maps API comes with $200 of free monthly credit — enough to cover most small projects. But as traffic grows, costs scale with API call volume. Geocoding costs $5/1K calls, Directions $10/1K, and Autocomplete $2.83/1K. This calculator shows your gross API cost and the net bill after applying Google's monthly free credit.

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Set up Google Maps billing alerts at $50 and $150 to catch unexpected usage spikes before they exceed your free tier. Also enable API key restrictions and quotas in Google Cloud Console to prevent bill shock from abuse.