Direct answer
Expect $19.95–$99 at Palm Beach Tan vs Glo Tanning. The full documented set runs $5–$139.99 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 16 documented amounts is $44.49.
Two things decide what you actually pay for uv bed - level 1: which tier of provider performs it, and which add-ons are treated as standard rather than optional at that location.
- Working range
- $19.95–$99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 16 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $19.95–$99 is the working range for Palm Beach Tan vs Glo Tanning, from 16 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$139.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for uv bed - level 1 is $11 per session.
- Add about 27% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is roughly $528.
- The biggest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Published prices from official sources
These 16 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Averaging a penalty charge in with service prices is how misleading "average" figures come about, so they are kept apart here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lux One | $19.95 | $19.95 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Luxury | $69 | $69 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Family Luxury | $99 | $99 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Pod add-on | $5 | $5 | — | Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Lux One membership | $19.95 | $19.95 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Spray membership advertised starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Luxury membership | $69 | $69 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Family Luxury membership | $99 | $99 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Family membership | $99 | $99 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York |
Individual owners set menus within a brand-set band. Use them as documented examples only.
National price context for these services
Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before you assume it is a bad deal — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV bed - level 1 | $6 | $11 | $18 | per session | Base-level bed, longest exposure time. |
| UV bed - level 2 | $10 | $16 | $26 | per session | Faster bronzing bed. |
| UV bed - level 3 | $15 | $23 | $36 | per session | High-pressure or hybrid equipment. |
| UV bed - level 4/5 | $22 | $34 | $55 | per session | Top-tier beds and stand-ups. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is lower-priced; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
National planning ranges. A quote outside these bands is not automatically wrong - check what is included before judging it.
The same service, four different markets
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $16 quote is expensive in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $15–$19 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $12–$15 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $10–$12 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $8–$10 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
Why your quote differs from the menu
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can refuse it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at many chains.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
Related cost breakdowns: Airbrush Tan Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Automated Spray Tan Cost.
What the bill looks like at checkout
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $56 service does not cost $56.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $56 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $11 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $67 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.1% | $4.76 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $14.74 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $86.50 | 54% above the menu price |
Worked at a $56 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
The rule of thumb: add roughly 54% to any menu price for uv bed - level 1 to get your sensible out-the-door number.
To check a specific quote, calculate your own total.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
A single $11 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained twice weekly in season, uv bed - level 1 becomes a $528 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $6 | 40 | $240 | $48 | $288 |
| National median | $11 | 40 | $440 | $88 | $528 |
| Premium provider | $18 | 40 | $720 | $144 | $864 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is not optional in reality. Deduct it if you track tips apart from service spend.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 40 to 32 visits annually keeps around $106 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
When a membership actually beats paying per visit
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $11 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 / month | $11 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $180 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $24 / month | $11 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $288 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $35 / month | $11 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $420 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Uses a $11 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
Before signing, check the maths on your quoted rate.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the convention is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| Gratuity rate | On $6 | On $11 | On $18 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $0.90 | $1.65 | $2.70 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $1.08 | $1.98 | $3.24 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $1.20 | $2.20 | $3.60 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $1.50 | $2.75 | $4.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- At a resort or hotel spa, check for an automatic service charge before adding another tip.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- Cash reaches the provider fastest and is still preferred in most independent salons.
- Missed-appointment charges are penalties rather than services. It is not tipped.
Mistakes that cost real money
These recur constantly in pricing disputes. All of them are fixed by a single question before the service starts.
- 1Not asking what is required versus optionalcosts $20–$70
Some finishes are effectively mandatory but quoted separately.
- 2Comparing headline prices across different scopescosts $20–$70
Two "haircut" prices can include completely different work.
- 3Forgetting tax and gratuitycosts $20–$30
Together they add roughly a quarter to the menu price.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Compare Salon Prices and Prepare For UV Tanning.
Exactly what to ask when you book
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
How this compares with the alternatives
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Frequently asked - with the maths
How much does Palm Beach Tan vs Glo Tanning cost?
Budget $19.95–$99. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
$5. Glo Tanning. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
Salt Pod add-on is documented at $5. Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York. That is below the $11 national median for uv bed - level 1.
How much is lux one?
$19.95. Glo Tanning. Expect roughly $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does lux one membership cost?
Lux One membership is documented at $19.95. Glo Tanning. That lands above the $11 national median for uv bed - level 1.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $74 on a $59 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $15, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits per year - the annual figure is roughly $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
Why does the same service carry different prices at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $11 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $8 in a small market and up to $19 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
How current is this pricing?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official Premier One pageOnce-monthly spray membership and billing dates · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewards finderLocation-specific membership pricing · updated 2026
- Official contact and freeze informationMembership freeze structure and Tan Dollars · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparation and aftercarePreparation, rinse and aftercare timing · updated 2026
- Parker Colorado official pricingMembership tier prices and startup-fee conditions · updated 2026
- Official pricing pageLuxury, family and entry membership prices · updated 2026
- Official homepageAll-access claim · updated 2026
- Official membership freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official cancellation informationCancellation deadline and additional payment rule · updated 2026
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Palm Beach Tan vs Glo Tanning cost?
Budget $19.95–$99. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
$5. Glo Tanning. Expect approximately $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
Salt Pod add-on is documented at $5. Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York. That is below the $11 national median for uv bed - level 1.
How much is lux one?
$19.95. Glo Tanning. Expect approximately $25 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does lux one membership cost?
Lux One membership is documented at $19.95. Glo Tanning. That sits above the $11 national median for uv bed - level 1.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $74 on a $59 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $15, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits a year - the annual figure is roughly $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
Why does the same service carry different prices at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $11 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $8 in a small market and up to $19 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
How current is this pricing?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.