Direct answer
Expect $19.99–$65 at Planet Beach Spray Tan Prices. The full documented set runs $19.99–$599 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 10 documented amounts is $40.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone usually add 28% in addition to spray tan (booth), before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $19.99–$65
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per session
- Basis
- 10 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.99–$65 is the working range for Planet Beach Spray Tan Prices, from 10 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $19.99–$599 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for spray tan (booth) is $45 per session.
- Add about 26% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10-14 days in season, the annual cost is around $648.
- The biggest single variable is service category — uv, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 5 of these 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunless first-month offer | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Spray tan | $25–$29 | $27 | $4 | Electric Beach Tanning |
| Spray session price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Zoom Tan |
| Natural spray tan | $42 | $42 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Full-body spray tan | $65 | $65 | — | Organic Bronze Bar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunless membership | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Spray-tan membership | $64 | $64 | — | Tan Your Hide |
| Sunless annual membership | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
Franchisees price within a corporate range rather than to a fixed card. Use them as documented examples only.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is lower-priced; hand airbrush costs more. |
| 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. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 60-minute massage | $70 | $105 | $175 | 60 minutes | Swedish or deep tissue at a day spa. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is sensible, not as a price you can book.
The same service, four different markets
Location is usually the largest single variable. The national median for spray tan (booth) is $45; the same appointment can land near $31 in a small market and $79 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 | $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 |
Bands scale the $45 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline before you arrive than once you are in the chair.
- Add-on product+$20–$80
Lotion and solution upgrades are offered when you book.
- Membership tier+$20–$80
Tier decides which categories are included.
- Service category+$10–$45
UV, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Cost, Automated Spray Tan Cost and Bridal Spray Tan Cost.
The booking script, word for word
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?"
- "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?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "What is the precise price for spray tan (booth) at my hair length and density?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $40 service does not cost $40.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $40 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $48 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.3% | $3.50 | 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 | $60.14 | 50% above the menu price |
Worked at a $40 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $20 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
To check a specific quote, try it with your own figures.
Annual cost of ownership
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At every 10-14 days in season, this service costs about $648 annually including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $25 | 12 | $300 | $60 | $360 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | $108 | $648 |
| Premium provider | $75 | 12 | $900 | $180 | $1,080 |
Assumes 12 visits a year. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
The lever most people reach for - switching salons - is usually the weakest one. Moving from the $45 median to the $25 budget end saves $288 annually, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
Is the monthly plan worthwhile?
The honest test is your realistic visit count, not your intended one. Most of us overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63 / month | $45 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $756 | Worth it above 1.4/month |
| $99 / month | $45 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $1,188 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $144 / month | $45 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $1,728 | 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.
How much to tip on this service
Working out a percentage on the spot is a nuisance. These are the dollar amounts at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| Gratuity rate | On $25 | On $45 | On $75 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3.75 | $6.75 | $11.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $4.50 | $8.10 | $13.50 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $5 | $9 | $15 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $6.25 | $11.25 | $18.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- On a package or prepaid series, tip each visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
- 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.
- Missed-appointment charges are penalties rather than services. It is not tipped.
What people get wrong here
Each of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. Not one requires negotiation — only a well-timed question.
- 1Assuming wellness services are included in a tanning plancosts $15–$50
Red light and spa services are typically separate.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For Spray Tan and Spray Tan Aftercare.
Your other options, and when each wins
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
What is the real price of Planet Beach Spray Tan Prices?
Plan on $19.99–$65. Across the 10 amounts documented here the median line is $40, the cheapest is $19.99 and the dearest is $599. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges rather than the core service alone.
Is there a price for sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
How much is spray tan?
$25 at the low end, $29 at the top. Electric Beach Tanning. Against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth), the upper end of this band is still at or below the national midpoint.
Spray session price range: what is the published amount?
Expect $35–$45 for spray session price range, midpoint $40. Zoom Tan. Ask which end of that band your booking sits at before you commit.
What does natural spray tan cost?
$42. Tan Your Hide. Expect around $53 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Expect about $54 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $12, and that is with no upgrades.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is normally a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service carry different prices at different 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.
How reliable are these figures?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. 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
Menus change. Quoted a different figure, tell us and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real price of Planet Beach Spray Tan Prices?
Plan on $19.99–$65. Across the 10 amounts documented here the median line is $40, the cheapest is $19.99 and the dearest is $599. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges rather than the core service alone.
Is there a price for sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
How much is spray tan?
$25 at the low end, $29 at the top. Electric Beach Tanning. Against the $45 U.S. median for spray tan (booth), the upper end of this band is still at or below the national midpoint.
Spray session price range: what is the published amount?
Expect $35–$45 for spray session price range, midpoint $40. Zoom Tan. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
What does natural spray tan cost?
$42. Tan Your Hide. Expect roughly $53 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Expect about $54 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $12, and that is with no upgrades.
What does spray tan (booth) cost per year?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it every 10-14 days in season. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why does the same service carry different prices at different 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.
How reliable are these figures?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Published lines trace to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.