Direct answer
The working number is $9–$75. Across the 25 amounts published for Tanning Week Pass Cost, the middle of the range sits at $24, the cheapest documented line is $5 and the highest is $139.99.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone generally add 26% 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
The short version
- $9–$75 is the working range for Tanning Week Pass 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 24% 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
25 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the exact label it was published under so you can match it against the menu you are shown when you book.
| 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 review date on this page tells you how current this set is.
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 less expensive; 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.
What uv bed - level 1 costs in your metro tier
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 |
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
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- 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.
- Equipment level+$8–$40
Higher levels shorten session time and raise the price.
- Solution or lotion+$20–$90
Sold alongside almost every tanning service.
Related cost breakdowns: Wax Pass Cost, Tanning Day Pass Cost and Annual Tanning Cost.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At twice weekly in season, this service costs about $528 annually including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| 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 |
Cadence comes down to typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.
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 just stretching the interval by a quarter.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
The honest test is your sensible visit count, not your intended one. Most people 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $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 |
Uses a $11 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
You can work out your own break-even against your actual visit count.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the convention 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 |
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- 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 convention from per-visit tipping and is generally a one-off larger amount.
- If more than one person worked on you, check how gratuity is divided before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
What people get wrong here
Every one of these is routine, avoidable and costed. Not one requires negotiation — only a well-timed question.
- 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.
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.
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "What is the precise price for uv bed - level 1 at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
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.
What the bill looks like at checkout
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 7.8% | $3.67 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $8.46 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $59.13 | 52% above the menu price |
Worked at a $39 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.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can work this out for your exact service.
Worth comparing before you commit
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
Tanning Week Pass Cost: what should I expect to pay?
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?
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.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
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?
Documented at $9 for canopy walk-in session. Electric Beach Tanning. Published lines like this are verified periodically and can move without warning.
What does single session cost?
The published band for single session is $9–$27. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. A $18 gap on one line is standard where locations set their own menus.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - approximately $10 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What is the annual cost of Tanning Week Pass Cost?
Around $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 can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Can I book at these prices?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked 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
Menus change. Quoted a different figure, let us know and we will re-verify.
People also ask
Frequently asked questions
Tanning Week Pass Cost: what should I expect to pay?
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?
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.
What does salt pod add-on cost?
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?
Documented at $9 for canopy walk-in session. Electric Beach Tanning. Published lines like this are verified periodically and can move without warning.
What does single session cost?
The published band for single session is $9–$27. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. A $18 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - approximately $10 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What is the annual cost of Tanning Week Pass Cost?
Around $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 can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $9 and $15 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Can I book at these prices?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.