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Rent NVIDIA A30 Cloud Instances

The NVIDIA A30 is a data center GPU designed for a wide range of AI inference, training, and data analytics workloads. It balances performance, versatility, and efficiency, making it suitable for mainstream enterprise deployments.

📊 Pricing at a Glance

Cheapest Provider
Massed Compute
$0.35/GPU/hr
Most Expensive
RunPod
$0.41/GPU/hr
Median Price
$0.35/GPU/hr
Total Instances
6
Providers
2
Last Updated
June 5, 2026

NVIDIA A30 rental pricing ranges from $0.35/GPU/hr to $0.41/GPU/hr across 6 instances from 2 providers (updated June 2026).

Looking for a specific provider? See Massed Compute NVIDIA A30, or RunPod NVIDIA A30.

Available Offers

Compare the top 5 cheapest offers from 2 providers.

0 instances available
NVIDIA A30
24GB VRAM
16 vCPU
48GB RAM
256GB Storage
$0.35/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A30
24GB VRAM
16 vCPU
48GB RAM
256GB Storage
$0.35/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A30
24GB VRAM
8 vCPU
50GB RAM
$0.41/GPU/hr
NVIDIA A302x
24GB VRAM
30 vCPU
96GB RAM
512GB Storage
$0.35/GPU/hr
$0.70/hr total (2×)
NVIDIA A304x
24GB VRAM
50 vCPU
192GB RAM
1024GB Storage
$0.35/GPU/hr
$1.40/hr total (4×)

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Technical Specifications

CUDA cores
6912
Memory type
24 GB HBM2
Tensor cores
216 (3rd Generation)
FP8 performance
N/A
Memory bandwidth
933 GB/s

Strengths & Limitations

Advantages
  • Versatile performance for AI inference, training, and data analytics.
  • Large 24GB HBM2 memory capacity for handling substantial datasets.
  • Optimized for mainstream enterprise workloads.
  • Good balance of performance and power efficiency.
  • Supports NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software for enhanced manageability and utilization.
Limitations
  • Lower peak performance compared to higher-end GPUs like the A100 or H100.
  • HBM2 memory, while fast, is less capacity than some alternatives.
  • Not ideal for the most demanding HPC or deep learning training tasks.
  • FP8 performance not specified, indicating potentially lower efficiency for FP8 workloads compared to newer architectures.

Top Use Cases

AI Inference

Accelerating inference workloads for various AI models, including computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation systems. Suitable for deploying AI models at scale in data centers.

AI Training

Supporting training of smaller to medium-sized AI models. Enables faster iteration and experimentation for data scientists and machine learning engineers.

Data Analytics

Accelerating data processing and analytics tasks, such as data mining, machine learning, and visualization. Improves the performance of data-intensive applications.

Real-World Benchmark

Inference Performance
The NVIDIA A30 delivers strong inference performance on various AI models. For example, it can achieve high throughput on ResNet-50 for image classification and BERT for natural language processing. Actual performance will vary depending on the specific model, batch size, and software optimization.
Est. Cost$0.22/hr

Market Analysis

The NVIDIA A30 occupies a mid-range position in the data center GPU market, offering a balance of performance and cost. It competes with other GPUs in its class, such as the NVIDIA A10 and some of the higher-end NVIDIA T4 configurations. Its price of $0.22/hr makes it a competitive option for organizations seeking to accelerate AI and data analytics workloads without the high cost of flagship GPUs. It is a good choice for organizations that need more performance than a T4 but cannot justify the cost of an A100.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary use case for the NVIDIA A30?

The NVIDIA A30 is primarily designed for AI inference, training of smaller models, and data analytics workloads in data centers.

Does the NVIDIA A30 support NVIDIA vGPU?

Yes, the NVIDIA A30 supports NVIDIA virtual GPU (vGPU) software, enabling virtualization and resource sharing for improved utilization and manageability.

How does the NVIDIA A30 compare to the NVIDIA A100?

The NVIDIA A100 offers significantly higher peak performance and memory capacity compared to the A30. The A30 is a more cost-effective option for mainstream workloads, while the A100 is better suited for the most demanding AI training and HPC applications.

Alternative GPUs

NVIDIA A10
$0.16/hr

A lower-cost alternative for inference-focused workloads with less demanding memory requirements.

NVIDIA L40S
$0.22/hr

Similar price point with potentially better performance for certain AI and visualization workloads due to its architecture and features.

NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB
$0.13/hr

If your workload benefits from higher memory bandwidth and you can find it cheaper, the A100 PCIe 40GB can be a better option.

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Source: GPUPerHour.com — NVIDIA A30 GPU Rental Pricing Comparison (June 2026)

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A30 Pricing: What It Costs in 2026

A30 cloud GPU pricing ranges from $0.35/hr on Massed Compute to $0.41/hr on RunPod, based on 6 offers tracked by GPUPerHour across 2 providers.

Running a A30 continuously for one month at the cheapest available rate costs approximately $252. Most providers bill per second or per minute, so shorter jobs cost proportionally less. Prices on GPUPerHour update every 60 seconds, reflecting real-time changes in provider pricing and availability.

Renting A30: Which Provider to Choose

GPUPerHour tracks A30 offers from 2 providers. The cheapest option is Massed Compute at $0.35/hr, followed by RunPod at $0.41/hr.

Price is not the only factor when choosing a provider. Availability matters: none of the 6 tracked instances are in stock right now. Billing increments, region coverage, and security certifications also vary between providers. Use the pricing tool to filter by region, availability, and provider features.

How A30 Compares

Compared to alternatives, the NVIDIA A10 is available from $0.16/hr. A lower-cost alternative for inference-focused workloads with less demanding memory requirements. The NVIDIA L40S is available from $0.22/hr. Similar price point with potentially better performance for certain AI and visualization workloads due to its architecture and features. The NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB is available from $0.13/hr. If your workload benefits from higher memory bandwidth and you can find it cheaper, the A100 PCIe 40GB can be a better option.

For detailed head-to-head analysis, see: a10 vs a30, a100 pcie 40gb vs a30, a100 pcie 80gb vs a30.

A30 Pricing FAQ

How much does A30 cost per hour?

A30 cloud rental pricing starts at $0.35/hr on Massed Compute and goes up to $0.41/hr. Running a A30 continuously for one month at the cheapest rate costs approximately $252. GPUPerHour tracks pricing from 2 providers with prices updated every 60 seconds.

Which is the cheapest provider for A30?

The cheapest A30 is available on Massed Compute at $0.35/hr, RunPod at $0.41/hr. 0 instances are currently in stock across 2 providers.

What are the alternatives to A30?

Alternatives to the A30 include NVIDIA A10 ($0.16/hr), NVIDIA L40S ($0.22/hr), NVIDIA A100 PCIe 40GB ($0.13/hr). A lower-cost alternative for inference-focused workloads with less demanding memory requirements.

A30 Price: $0.35/hr on Massed Compute | GPUPerHour