Direct answer
The working number is $12–$139.99. Across the 9 amounts published for Palm Beach Tan vs Tan Republic, the middle of the range sits at $49.99, the cheapest documented line is $5 and the highest is $139.99.
UV bed - level 1 is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, and that is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 55% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $12–$139.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 9 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $12–$139.99 is the working range for Palm Beach Tan vs Tan Republic, 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 27% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is around $528.
- The largest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Published prices from official sources
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 2 of these 9 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| 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 |
Franchise and independently-owned locations set menus inside a corporate band. Treat these as documented examples.
What the same service costs across the 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 routine 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 lower-priced; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Location is normally the largest single variable. The national median for uv bed - level 1 is $11; the same appointment can land near $8 in a small market and $19 in a top-tier metro. That is a 2.5× spread on an identical service name.
| 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 |
Bands scale the $11 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
The variables that move the number
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can decline it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- 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.
Related cost breakdowns: Airbrush Tan Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Spray Tan Price Components Guide.
Twelve months of uv bed - level 1, priced out
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At twice weekly in season, this service costs about $528 per year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| 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 |
Cadence comes down to typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.
The lever most people reach for - switching salons - is usually 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 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $35 / month | $11 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $420 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
Before signing, work out your own break-even.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the norm 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 |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are regularly tipped separately, generally a few dollars.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though seldom refused.
The costly errors, ranked
These recur constantly in pricing disputes. Each is prevented by one 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 around 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
Ask these at booking rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is the reason they come up at that moment.
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
And when you pay: read the itemised receipt line by line. Unexpected charges are nearly always fixable at the desk and almost never fixable later.
Menu price versus final bill
Every line below is normal 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 | $15 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $85 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.8% | $5.78 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $15.30 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $106.08 | 52% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
The rule of thumb: add around 52% to any menu price for uv bed - level 1 to get your sensible out-the-door number.
You can calculate your own total rather than doing this by hand.
Where else to look
The number alone rarely decides it. Line up the inclusions first — what is actually included — before you look at the figure.
Questions people actually ask
What is the real price of Palm Beach Tan vs Tan Republic?
Budget $12–$139.99. That is based on 9 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
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.
Is there a price for compatible national numeric amount?
$12 at the low end, $35 at the top. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. Against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1, the upper end of this band is above the national midpoint.
How much is premier one starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for premier one starting price. Palm Beach Tan. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Documented at $19.99 for spray membership advertised starting price. Palm Beach Tan. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $95 on a $76 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $19, and that is with no upgrades.
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.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $8 in a rural market and $19 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
These are research figures rather than 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
Brand-specific amounts on this page come from the pages below. A source covering one location is not used as evidence of a national price, and market ranges are labelled separately.
- 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
What is the real price of Palm Beach Tan vs Tan Republic?
Budget $12–$139.99. That is based on 9 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $134.99.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
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.
Is there a price for compatible national numeric amount?
$12 at the low end, $35 at the top. Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu. Against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1, the upper end of this band is above the national midpoint.
How much is premier one starting price?
Documented at $19.99 for premier one starting price. Palm Beach Tan. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
What does spray membership advertised starting price cost?
Documented at $19.99 for spray membership advertised starting price. Palm Beach Tan. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can be revised at any time.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $95 on a $76 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $19, and that is with no upgrades.
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.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $8 in a rural market and $19 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
These are research figures rather than 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.