cache.r8gd.xlarge reserved and savings plan prices
A 1-year standard reserved instance for cache.r8gd.xlarge with no upfront payment costs $0.4059 per hour in Europe (Spain), 32% less than on demand ($0.5969). The biggest saving is a 3-year standard reserved paid all upfront, at $0.2686 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 | – | $0.4059 | $0.4059 | $296.31 | 32% | – |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $1,699.37 | $0.194 | $0.388 | $283.23 | 35% | month 6 |
| 1 year | Standard reserved | All upfront | $3,346.46 | $0 | $0.382 | $278.87 | 36% | month 8 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | No upfront | – | $0.3104 | $0.3104 | $226.59 | 48% | – |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | Partial upfront | $3,764.77 | $0.1433 | $0.2866 | $209.19 | 52% | month 12 |
| 3 years | Standard reserved | All upfront | $7,058.94 | $0 | $0.2686 | $196.08 | 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) | $0.5969 | $0.4059 | $0.3104 | 48% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from AWS public price lists. Compare all AWS ElastiCache options.