Direct answer
Infrared Sauna Cost runs $9–$75 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 25 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.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "UV bed - level 1" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $9–$75
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 25 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $9–$75 is the working range for Infrared Sauna Cost, from 25 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 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is roughly $528.
- The largest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 11 of these 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Premier One starting price | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | As low as; location and service choice vary |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Pod add-on | $5 | $5 | — | Equipment/add-ons may vary by location |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa |
| 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 |
| Premier Choice membership | $49.99 | $49.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier Signature membership | $79.99 | $79.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier Elite membership | $109.99 | $109.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Premier All Access membership | $139.99 | $139.99 | — | Location-selected pricing; auto-bill; tax extra |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
Published prices change without warning. The date at the top indicates how recently this was checked.
What the same service costs across the U.S. market
A quote well above these bands is not automatically bad value - it generally means a different scope, a senior provider, or an costly metro. This table tells you which question to ask.
| 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. |
| Airbrush tan (technician) | $40 | $65 | $120 | per session | Technician-applied and contourable. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
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.
What uv bed - level 1 costs in your metro tier
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 exact figure in any one row.
The variables that move the number
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and overlook the four lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
- Single session versus packagesaves 15–45%
Packages and memberships change the per-session cost sharply.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
Related cost breakdowns: Annual Tanning Cost, Stand Up Tanning Cost and Tanning Lotion Cost.
Avoid these before you book
All five are common, avoidable and quantified. None of this involves haggling — only a well-timed question.
- 1Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
- 2Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For UV Tanning and UV Tanning Aftercare.
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?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "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?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
Then do one thing at checkout: ask for an itemised receipt. If a line appears that you were not told about, that is the moment to raise it — not after you have left.
The realistic total, worked through
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 | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $47 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.1% | $3.81 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $9.40 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $60.21 | 54% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 8.1% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
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 calculate your own total.
What uv bed - level 1 costs you over per year
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. UV bed - level 1 maintained twice weekly in season works out to around $528 a year once gratuity is included.
| 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. Strip it out if you budget gratuity on a separate line.
The cheapest lever is almost always stretching the cadence, not finding a less expensive provider. Moving from 40 visits a year to 30 saves about $132 annually — usually more than switching salons would.
Is the monthly plan worth it?
A membership is worth it 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 | 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.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and run your own break-even.
How much to tip on this service
Percentages are awkward to compute at the counter. These are the dollar amounts at the low, middle and high end of the national range.
| 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 |
- 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.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
How this compares with the alternatives
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Questions people actually ask
How much is Infrared Sauna Cost?
Budget $9–$75. That is based on 25 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?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for canopy walk-in session?
Canopy walk-in session: $9 as published. Electric Beach Tanning. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for single session?
$9 at the low end, $27 at the top. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1, the upper end of this band is above the national midpoint.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Infrared Sauna Cost?
Add approximately 29%. On a $42 service that is about $54 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits per year - the annual figure is approximately $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
What explains the price difference between 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.
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 labelled as such. 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 on a separate line.
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · updated 2026
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official pricingMembership pricing · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
- Sunless tanners and bronzersWarning and sunscreen limitation · updated 2026
- Official membership freeze informationMonthly freeze charge and store-credit treatment · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
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People also ask
Frequently asked questions
How much is Infrared Sauna Cost?
Budget $9–$75. That is based on 25 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?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
$5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for canopy walk-in session?
Canopy walk-in session: $9 as published. Electric Beach Tanning. Compare that against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1 before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for single session?
$9 at the low end, $27 at the top. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Against the $11 U.S. median for uv bed - level 1, the upper end of this band is above the national midpoint.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Infrared Sauna Cost?
Add approximately 29%. On a $42 service that is about $54 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
At twice weekly in season - about 40 visits per year - the annual figure is around $528 including gratuity at the $11 national median. Dropping to 30 visits saves around $132.
What explains the price difference between 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.
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 labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.