Direct answer
Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan runs $12–$139.99 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 9 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $5–$139.99 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
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
- $12–$139.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 9 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $12–$139.99 is the working range for Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan, from 9 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 26% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is approximately $528.
- The biggest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Published prices from official sources
9 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the exact label it was published under so you can match it against the menu you are shown at booking.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible national numeric amount | $12–$35 | $23.50 | $23 | Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu |
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray membership advertised starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| 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 |
One location's price is not evidence of a national rate. Verify locally before booking.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
Context, not a price list. The point of these numbers is to tell you whether the quote in front of you is normal for the U.S. in 2026.
| 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 cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
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 costly 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
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. Each is easier to decline before you arrive than once you are in the chair.
- 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.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at many chains.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
Related cost breakdowns: Airbrush Tan Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Spray Tan Price Components Guide.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- If more than one person worked on you, check how gratuity is divided before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- At a resort or hotel spa, look for a service charge already applied before adding a second gratuity on top.
Avoid these before you book
Listed by how routinely they occur rather than how much they cost. All of them are solved at the booking stage.
- 1Comparing headline prices across different scopescosts $20–$70
Two "haircut" prices can include completely different work.
- 2Not asking what is required versus optionalcosts $20–$70
Some finishes are effectively mandatory but quoted on a separate line.
- 3Forgetting tax and gratuitycosts $20–$30
Together they add approximately a quarter to the menu price.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Compare Salon Prices and What Is An Airbrush Tan.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What is the exact price for uv bed - level 1 at my hair length and density?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
Finally: get the quote on paper. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
The realistic total, worked through
Every line below is standard and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $70 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $18 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $88 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.6% | $6.69 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $17.60 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $112.29 | 60% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $42 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
To check a specific quote, run the numbers for your own service.
Annual cost of ownership
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 | Per 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 |
Assumes 40 visits per year. Every number here scales with that visit count.
The lever most people reach for - switching salons - is normally the weakest one. Moving from the $11 median to the $6 budget end saves $240 annually, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
Is the monthly plan worthwhile?
Ignore the marketing and do one division. If the plan costs more than your sensible monthly visit count × $11, it loses money. The table shows the crossover for common plan prices.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 / month | $11 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $180 | Worth it 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 |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
Before signing, test this against your real visit count.
Your other options, and when each wins
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Straight answers to the usual questions
Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan: what should I expect to pay?
The working range is $12–$139.99, drawn from 9 published amounts. 2 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $49.99.
How much is salt pod add-on?
Documented at $5 for salt pod add-on. Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
What does compatible national numeric amount cost?
The published band for compatible national numeric amount is $12–$35. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. A $23 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
What does premier one starting price cost?
The published figure for premier one starting price is $19.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Spray membership advertised starting price: $19.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 24% more - roughly $18 extra on a $76 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
They are a sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
9 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- 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 U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan: what should I expect to pay?
The working range is $12–$139.99, drawn from 9 published amounts. 2 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $49.99.
How much is salt pod add-on?
Documented at $5 for salt pod add-on. Palm Beach Tan; Palm Beach Tan — York. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
What does compatible national numeric amount cost?
The published band for compatible national numeric amount is $12–$35. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. A $23 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
What does premier one starting price cost?
The published figure for premier one starting price is $19.99. Palm Beach Tan. A fixed $19.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Spray membership advertised starting price: $19.99 as published. Palm Beach Tan. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Palm Beach Tan vs La Tan?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 24% more - roughly $18 extra on a $76 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
They are a sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
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