US Photo Guide · March 2026
Passport Photos Near Me: Every Location & Price (2026)
You need a passport photo today and you are looking at a map of pharmacies and post offices. This page lists the chains that actually offer the service, what they usually charge, and the two questions worth asking before you drive.
Quick answer: Walmart is often the cheapest walk-in option (~$7.64). CVS and Walgreens are usually ~$16.99 for two prints. If you need a digital file for online renewal or DS-160, most counters sell prints first — PixID ($4.99) is the straightforward online route.
Written by the PixID.studio compliance team · Updated March 2026 · Official source: U.S. Department of State — passport photos (travel.state.gov).
Quick answer: Eight common U.S. walk-in options: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, USPS, UPS Store, FedEx Office, Staples, and AAA (members). Not every branch offers photos — call ahead. For a digital JPEG, start with PixID ($4.99) instead of assuming the counter will email you a file.
Master comparison: passport photo locations & prices
Prices and services vary by location — always confirm with your store. The table below is a practical snapshot for passport photo locations many Americans use when they search passport photos near me.
| Location | Price | Digital copy? | Walk-in? | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS | $16.99 | +$3.99 | Yes | 9am–10pm | Not all locations |
| Walgreens | $16.99 | Included | Yes | 9am–9pm | Use store locator |
| Walmart | $7.64 | No | Yes | varies | Cheapest in-store |
| USPS | $15.00 | No | Yes | Post office hrs | Can apply for passport too |
| UPS Store | $14.99 | Some | Yes | varies | Can ship application |
| FedEx Office | $15.95 | Some | Yes | varies | USB at select locations |
| Staples | $17.99 | No | Yes | store hrs | Not all stores |
| AAA | Free | No | Members | office hrs | Must be AAA member |
| PixID (online) | $4.99 | Yes | N/A | 24/7 | From home; file checked before download |
For a deeper price breakdown, see passport photo cost comparison and cheapest passport photo options.
How to find the nearest passport photo location
Use each brand’s official locator — filter for photo or passport services where available:
- CVS: cvs.com → store locator → look for locations with Photo or passport services; call ahead if unsure.
- Walgreens: walgreens.com → find a store → confirm Photo / passport availability (many list passport photos explicitly).
- Walmart: walmart.com → store finder → choose stores with a Photo Center (often Supercenters).
- USPS: tools.usps.com → find locations → filter for passport services if you also want to apply; photo service hours may differ from retail window.
- UPS Store: theupsstore.com → location search; franchise hours vary widely.
- FedEx Office: local.fedex.com → print & ship locations; confirm passport photos by phone.
- Staples: staples.com → store locator; not every store offers passport photos.
- AAA: aaa.com → office locator → verify free member passport photos at that branch.
UK readers: post-office services differ — see UK passport photo at the Post Office and GOV.UK — photos for passports.
Why consider online instead of “near me”
- No driving or parking — create a compliant file from your couch.
- No waiting in line at a photo counter during peak hours.
- $4.99 on PixID — checks crop, head size, and background before you download.
- Money-back guarantee if your output does not meet the stated compliance criteria.
- Digital JPEG ready for online passport renewal or visa uploads; many retail packages still focus on prints.
The $0.35 print hack (PixID digital + any store)
After you download your verified file from PixID, you do not have to pay $16.99 for two prints at a pharmacy:
- Download PixID’s 4×6 print template (two 2×2 images on one sheet).
- Order a standard 4×6 photo print at CVS Photo, Walgreens Photo, or Walmart Photo online for pickup.
- Pay about $0.35–$0.42, cut the prints apart, and attach per your application instructions.
Typical total: about $5.34 (PixID $4.99 + print ~$0.35). Details: $0.35 passport photo print guide.
Before you make the drive
“Photo Center” on the door does not always mean passport photos today. Booths break, staff rotate, and some locations only print from your phone — not take a new picture.
Call ahead and ask two things: Do you take passport photos right now? and Can I get a digital JPEG for online renewal? Many counters answer yes to the first and no to the second.
If the upload deadline matters more than the print, start with a file that meets State Department rules. Print only if your application still asks for paper.