Direct answer
The working number is $9–$75. Across the 20 amounts published for Planet Beach Membership Cost, the middle of the range lands at $25.50, the cheapest documented line is $0 and the highest is $75.
Unlimited tanning membership 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 32% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $9–$75
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 20 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $9–$75 is the working range for Planet Beach Membership Cost, from 20 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$75 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 24% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is around $648.
- The largest single variable is service category — uv, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
Published prices from official sources
These 20 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Mixing a cancellation fee into a service price list is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are kept apart here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy walk-in session | $9 | $9 | — | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Single session | $9–$27 | $18 | $18 | Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans |
| TanCard setup fee | $10 | $10 | — | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Hybrid walk-in session | $15 | $15 | — | Electric Beach Tanning — Iowa |
| Entropy walk-in session | $24 | $24 | — | Electric Beach Tanning — Iowa |
| Spray tan | $25–$29 | $27 | $4 | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Wellness first-month offer | $29.99 | $29.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Five-session package | $35–$75 | $55 | $40 | Planet Tan |
| Spray session price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Zoom Tan |
| Natural spray tan | $42 | $42 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First service cost | $0 | $0 | — | Official page advertises first service free; location/eligibility terms apply |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa |
| National membership price | $12–$35 | $23.50 | $23 | Official page says prices vary by location |
| Lux One membership | $19.95 | $19.95 | — | Glo Tanning |
| Fast membership example | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands |
| Spray membership advertised starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Palm Beach Tan |
| VIP membership starting price | $24.95 | $24.95 | — | Image Sun Tanning Centers |
| Sun membership | $39 | $39 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sun membership monthly | $39 | $39 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Instant membership example | $39.99 | $39.99 | — | Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands |
A price documented for one location does not establish a national rate. Verify at the location you book.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
None of these figures belongs to a brand on this page. They describe the wider market, which is what you need in order to judge a quote rather than just accept it.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 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. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
| 60-minute massage | $70 | $105 | $175 | 60 minutes | Swedish or deep tissue at a day spa. |
National planning ranges. A quote outside these bands is not automatically wrong - check what is included before judging it.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership gives the following planning ranges.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $61–$79 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $50–$59 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $42–$50 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $31–$42 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ranking these matters. Most of us compare the headline price of two salons and overlook the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Service category+$10–$45
UV, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
- Membership tier+$20–$80
Tier decides which categories are included.
- Add-on product+$20–$80
Lotion and solution upgrades are offered at booking.
Related cost breakdowns: UV Tanning Membership Cost, Monthly Tanning Membership Cost and Wellness Membership Cost.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
All five are common, avoidable and quantified. None of them require haggling — just one question asked at the right time.
- 1Assuming wellness services are included in a tanning plancosts $15–$50
Red light and spa services are normally separate.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Tanning Membership Worthwhile and How Tanning Membership Pricing Works.
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.
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "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?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "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.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $39 service does not cost $39.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $39 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $9 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $48 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.0% | $3.36 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $8.64 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $60 | 54% 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 $21 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
Swap in your own base price and try it with your own figures.
What unlimited tanning membership costs you over a year
A single $45 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained billed monthly, unlimited tanning membership becomes a $540 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 | $20 | 12 | $240 | — | $240 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | — | $540 |
| Premium provider | $110 | 12 | $1,320 | — | $1,320 |
Assumes 12 visits a year. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
Before hunting a cheaper provider, look at the interval. One fewer visit per year is about $54 kept; two fewer is $108. Neither costs you any quality.
When a membership actually beats paying each visit
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $16 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22 / month | $16 | 1.4 visits | 16 visits | $264 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $35 / month | $16 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $420 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $16 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
You can test this against your real visit count against your actual visit count.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Working out a percentage on the spot is a nuisance. Below they are converted into actual dollars at the low, middle and high end of the national range.
| Gratuity rate | On $20 | On $45 | On $110 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3 | $6.75 | $16.50 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.60 | $8.10 | $19.80 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $4 | $9 | $22 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $5 | $11.25 | $27.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though seldom refused.
- Missed-appointment charges are penalties rather than services. It is not tipped.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask how tips are shared before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
Your other options, and when each wins
The useful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
What people want to know before booking
Planet Beach Membership Cost - what does it cost?
$9–$75 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $0 to $75, with a midpoint of $25.50.
Is there a price for first service cost?
First service cost is documented at $0. Official page advertises first service free; location/eligibility terms apply. That is below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
Membership freeze fee: what is the published amount?
The published figure for membership freeze fee is $5. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is canopy walk-in session?
The published figure for canopy walk-in session is $9. Electric Beach Tanning. A fixed $9 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for single session?
Documented between $9 and $27 for single session. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. The $18 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Planet Beach Membership Cost?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 29% more - approximately $12 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is generally a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. 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 membership pageLocation-specific membership and first-service offer · 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
Found an error? Report it here - corrections are logged and dated.
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Frequently asked questions
Planet Beach Membership Cost - what does it cost?
$9–$75 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $0 to $75, with a midpoint of $25.50.
Is there a price for first service cost?
First service cost is documented at $0. Official page advertises first service free; location/eligibility terms apply. That is below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
Membership freeze fee: what is the published amount?
The published figure for membership freeze fee is $5. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is canopy walk-in session?
The published figure for canopy walk-in session is $9. Electric Beach Tanning. A fixed $9 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for single session?
Documented between $9 and $27 for single session. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. The $18 midpoint is a reasonable planning figure.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Planet Beach Membership Cost?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 29% more - around $12 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.