Direct answer
Expect $9–$75 at Lay Down Tanning Cost. The full documented set runs $5–$139.99 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 25 documented amounts is $24.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 28% in addition to uv bed - level 1, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $9–$75
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 25 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $9–$75 is the working range for Lay Down Tanning 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 26% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained twice weekly in season, the annual cost is around $528.
- The biggest single variable is equipment level — higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
What the brand actually publishes
These 25 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Averaging a penalty charge in with service prices is how misleading "average" figures are produced, so they are listed on a separate line.
| 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.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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
Location is usually 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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $11 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Every one of these is optional in the sense that you can decline it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
- 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.
- Session length bookedaffects time, not the menu price
Longer slots on lower-level beds cost less per minute.
Related cost breakdowns: Annual Tanning Cost, Stand Up Tanning Cost and Tanning Lotion Cost.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
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 | Worthwhile 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 |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $11 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and work out your own break-even.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Percentages are hard to judge in the moment. Here they are converted to dollars 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.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is normally a one-off larger amount.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by convention - though rarely refused.
- On a $11 service, the difference between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.22. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
What people get wrong here
Each of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. None of this involves haggling — only asking one question at the right moment.
- 1Comparing session prices across different bed levelscosts $10–$40
Level 1 and level 4 are not the same product.
- 2Buying a package before knowing your session cadencecosts $40–$150
Packages expire at many salons.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Prepare For UV Tanning and UV Tanning Aftercare.
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.
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "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?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is the exact price for uv bed - level 1 at my hair length and density?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
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 | $9 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $48 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.2% | $3.94 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $9.60 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $61.54 | 58% 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 approximately 58% to any menu price for uv bed - level 1 to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Swap in your own base price and try it with your own figures.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
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 of us 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.
Your other options, and when each wins
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this sits against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Questions people actually ask
What does Lay Down Tanning Cost cost in 2026?
The working range is $9–$75, drawn from 25 published amounts. 11 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $24.
What does membership freeze fee cost?
Documented at $5 for membership freeze fee. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. 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?
Expect $9–$27 for single session, midpoint $18. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Ask which end of that band your booking sits at before you commit.
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.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
Roughly $528 per year at 40 visits (twice weekly in season), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $11 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why is the price different at another branch?
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. Every published line maps 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
Every published figure above traces to one of these. Where a source describes a single location or a time-limited offer, that scope stays attached to the number rather than being generalised.
- 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
Prices move. If you were quoted something different, tell us and we will re-verify.
People also ask
Frequently asked questions
What does Lay Down Tanning Cost cost in 2026?
The working range is $9–$75, drawn from 25 published amounts. 11 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $24.
What does membership freeze fee cost?
Documented at $5 for membership freeze fee. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
Salt Pod add-on: what is the published amount?
The published figure for salt pod add-on is $5. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. 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?
Expect $9–$27 for single session, midpoint $18. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Ask which end of that band your booking sits at before you commit.
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.
How much will I spend on this in annually?
Roughly $528 annually at 40 visits (twice weekly in season), gratuity included. That figure is far more helpful than the $11 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why is the price different at another branch?
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. Every published line maps 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.