cache.r8gd.8xlarge reserved and savings plan prices
A 1-year standard reserved instance for cache.r8gd.8xlarge with no upfront payment costs $3.247 per hour in Europe (Spain), 32% less than on demand ($4.775). The biggest saving is a 3-year standard reserved paid all upfront, at $2.149 per hour effective, 55% less.
Every option in Europe (Spain)
Valkey prices. Effective price spreads any upfront payment over the term; break-even is the month the commitment starts costing less than on demand.
| Term | Option | Payment | Upfront | Hourly | Effective /hr | Effective /mo | Saving | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Standard reserved | No upfront | – | $3.247 | $3.247 | $2,370.38 | 32% | – |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $13,594.99 | $1.552 | $3.104 | $2,265.80 | 35% | month 6 |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | All upfront | $26,771.68 | $0 | $3.056 | $2,230.97 | 36% | month 8 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | No upfront | – | $2.483 | $2.483 | $1,812.66 | 48% | – |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $30,118.14 | $1.146 | $2.292 | $1,673.20 | 52% | month 12 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | All upfront | $56,471.52 | $0 | $2.149 | $1,568.65 | 55% | month 17 |
Reserved prices by region
No upfront, standard, USD per hour.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr reserved | 3-yr reserved | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (Spain) | $4.775 | $3.247 | $2.483 | 48% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from AWS public price lists. Compare all AWS ElastiCache options.