Egg freezing Cost in the UK (2026)

Typical self-pay price£3,200–£4,500 per cycle

Published UK fertility clinic prices, before drugs and storage, October 2026.

On the NHSOnly for medical reasons

Egg freezing for social reasons isn't NHS-funded. Funding may be available if medical treatment, such as for cancer, will affect your fertility, depending on where you live.

What's usually included

The price usually covers monitoring scans, egg collection under sedation and freezing. Some clinics include the first year of storage. Drugs, initial tests, storage after the first year (about £125 to £425 a year) and later thawing and transfer are extra.

Example published prices

CREATE Fertility: egg freezing from £3,195 (source)
London Women's Clinic: first cycle £3,450 (second £2,950, third £2,450) (source)
Lister Fertility Clinic (London): egg freezing cycle £4,130; storage £400 a year (from February 2026) (source)
Care Fertility: single cycle £4,500 including the first year's storage (medication typically £1,148–£1,888 extra; tests £575) (source)

HFEA figures: an average of £3,350 for collection and freezing, plus £500 to £1,500 for medication and £125 to £350 a year for storage.

Prices are published "from" or guide prices and can change. The clinic, your location and what your treatment involves can all change the final cost — always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.

Will insurance help pay?

Private medical insurance doesn't usually pay for egg freezing, so most people pay for it themselves. Many clinics offer finance plans; check the interest rate and terms carefully before you agree.

Health insurance is still worth knowing about for other things: it can pay for private diagnosis and treatment of new medical conditions. See what cover costs.

Questions and answers

How much does egg freezing cost in the UK?

One egg collection and freezing cycle usually costs £3,200 to £4,500, plus drugs and yearly storage fees. The HFEA puts the average cost of the whole process, including later thawing and transfer, at £7,000 to £8,000. Prices vary by hospital, consultant and location, so always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.

What's included in the price of egg freezing?

Will health insurance pay for egg freezing?

Private medical insurance doesn't usually pay for egg freezing, so most people pay for it themselves. Many clinics offer finance plans.

Can I get egg freezing on the NHS instead?

Egg freezing for social reasons isn't NHS-funded. Funding may be available if medical treatment, such as for cancer, will affect your fertility, depending on where you live. Ask your GP whether you're eligible in your area.

Can I spread the cost of private treatment?

Many private hospitals offer finance or payment plans for self-pay patients. Check the interest rate and terms carefully before agreeing.

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Written by Oliver O'Hara

Founder, Dr Compare

Oliver O'Hara is the founder of Dr Compare and works in UK private health insurance. He set up Dr Compare to give people clear, independent, plain-English information about private healthcare, NHS waiting times and health insurance, so they can make confident decisions about their care.

Dr Compare provides general information about private health insurance and introduces enquirers to authorised insurance intermediaries. We do not give financial advice or personal recommendations. Product details, prices and waiting time figures are indicative, based on publicly available information, and may change — always check policy documents before buying. Guide prices for private treatment are illustrative and vary by provider, location and individual circumstances.

How much does egg freezing cost?

What's usually included

Example published prices

Will insurance help pay?

Questions and answers

Other treatment costs

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