The average price of a good cigar in 2026 is about $16.52.
When people ask how much a good cigar should cost, it’s tough to give a straight answer. For most, a good cigar means something premium, though the definition varies from person to person.
So, how did we arrive at $16.52? We’ll share exactly how we came up with that number below.
Our Methodology
There are lots of opinions about what you should pay for a good cigar. Some say $10–20, others say $20 & up. We wanted a benchmark grounded in published ratings and prices.
To figure out how much a good cigar costs, we turned to the reviewers at Cigar Aficionado. Their annual Top 25 gave us a starting point for comparing highly rated cigars across different price ranges.
We used Cigar Aficionado’s published 2025 prices per cigar throughout this article. What you pay at Atlantic Cigar may vary depending on discounts, pack sizes, and taxes. For more on how taxes affect your total, see our guide to Cigar Excise and Sales Tax by State in 2025.
How We Identified “Good Cigars”
Each year, Cigar Aficionado brings together a group of cigar experts to name the Top 25 Cigars of the Year. To make the list, a cigar has to survive several elimination rounds of blind tastings.
Earning a place on that list gives a cigar a pretty strong recommendation, though your own taste still gets the final vote. For this update, we reviewed the Top 25 Cigars of 2025.
Calculating How Much a Good Cigar Costs
To keep the comparison focused on non-Cuban cigars for U.S. shoppers, we removed the three Cuban entries. We were left with 22 cigars.
We then set aside the $75 Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto. It costs more than twice as much as the next most expensive cigar on the list, so we excluded it to keep one unusually high price from pulling up the average.
The remaining 21 cigars have an average price of $16.52.
How Much Is a Good Cigar?
The average price of a good cigar in 2026 is around $16.52, based on the 21 selections we reviewed. You can expect to pay somewhere between about $7.25 and $36.30 for an exceptional stogie.
If you’re looking for something a little less costly, two cigars on the list come in below $10 at Cigar Aficionado’s listed prices.
Tatuaje Black Petite Lancero
At $8.50, the Tatuaje Black Petite Lancero earned the No. 3 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s 2025 list with a 96-point rating. Made entirely from Nicaraguan tobacco, this slender 6 x 38 cigar packs a lot of pedigree into a modest price. A top-three finish makes it hard to argue that spending more is the only route to a good cigar. If you catch it in stock, it’s worth picking up.
La Aroma de Cuba Robusto
The La Aroma de Cuba Robusto is the least expensive cigar in our comparison at $7.25. It earned 93 points and the No. 23 spot on the 2025 list. Made in Nicaragua by the García family, the 5¼ x 54 Robusto pairs a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler. It’s a good place to start if you like a broader cigar and want to keep your budget in check.
What does this mean for cigar lovers?
With an average of $16.52, and eight of the 21 cigars we reviewed priced below $15, a highly rated cigar doesn’t have to break the bank. Even the third-place finisher comes in under $10.
You have plenty of options that deliver exceptional flavor, construction, and enjoyment for under $25, especially if you know where to buy cigars online at discount prices. For more affordable options, take a look at our favorite cigars under $10.
Remember to leave room for taxes when comparing your final cost. Our guide to cigar excise and sales tax by state explains how those charges can affect what you pay.
Price List for Top 25 Cigars of 2025
Here are the 21 cigars included in our calculation, with their original Top 25 rankings. Prices are Cigar Aficionado’s published per-cigar figures. We excluded the three Cuban entries and the $75 Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto.
| Rank | Cigar | CA Listed Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tatuaje Black Petite Lancero | $8.50 |
| 4 | Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 | $11.45 |
| 5 | Trinidad Espíritu Series No. 3 Belicoso | $13.19 |
| 6 | Rocky Patel Emerald Robusto | $11.75 |
| 7 | Nasser The Goat By A.J. Fernandez Toro | $16.00 |
| 9 | Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel's Share Reserva d'Chateau | $24.37 |
| 10 | Ferio Tego Timeless Supreme 650 | $12.25 |
| 11 | Liga Privada T52 Corona Viva | $16.25 |
| 12 | Macanudo Emissary France Churchill | $16.99 |
| 13 | La Flor Dominicana 30 Years Chisel | $30.00 |
| 14 | Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Impromptu | $17.08 |
| 15 | Davidoff Millennium Blend Series Piramides | $36.30 |
| 16 | Gellis Family Cigars Saunter | $15.00 |
| 17 | Viaje Fifteen Plus Two And A Half Anniversary Silver | $16.32 |
| 18 | Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto | $13.20 |
| 20 | OneOff Black Toro | $17.60 |
| 21 | C.L.E. Maduro 50x5 | $11.06 |
| 22 | Olmec Maduro Grande | $16.96 |
| 23 | La Aroma de Cuba Robusto | $7.25 |
| 24 | La Aurora Family Creed Series Fuerte Sol Robusto | $15.50 |
| 25 | Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva Toro | $20.00 |
About the Author
The Atlantic Cigar Staff is a team of seasoned cigar aficionados with over 25 years of experience. As part of the Atlantic Cigar family for decades, our team lives and breathes premium cigars.
We keep a close eye on what our customers are buying, reordering, and raving about. The data tells us a lot about which cigars truly stand out. Then we smoke them ourselves to see how they stack up. Every recommendation comes from a mix of real customer insights and first-hand experience.
Between decades in the industry and plenty of time spent with a lit cigar in hand, our team shares honest opinions to help both seasoned smokers and curious newcomers discover something worth adding to the humidor.