Direct answer
Expect $9–$75 at UV Tanning Membership Cost. The full documented set runs $5–$599 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 30 documented amounts is $24.
Unlimited tanning membership is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 54% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $9–$75
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 30 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $9–$75 is the working range for UV Tanning Membership Cost, from 30 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$599 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 roughly $648.
- 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 30 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 |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Wellness membership monthly | $79 | $79 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| 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 |
| Shared VIP membership | $149.99 | $149.99 | — | Official shared membership; cancel-anytime language shown |
| Sun membership annual | $399 | $399 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Official membership store; plan details apply |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 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.
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 |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
Why your quote differs from the menu
All of these can be declined in the sense that you can refuse it — but only if you know it is coming in advance.
- 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: Monthly Tanning Membership Cost, Wellness Membership Cost and Spray Tan Membership Cost.
Break-even points for monthly plans
Ignore the marketing and do one division. If the plan costs more than your realistic monthly visit count × $16, it loses money. The table shows the crossover for common plan prices.
| 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 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worthwhile 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.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and work out your own break-even.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the norm is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| 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 |
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- On a $45 service, the difference between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.90. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is generally a one-off larger amount.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
What people get wrong here
Every one of these is routine, avoidable and costed. 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: Tanning Membership Worthwhile and How Tanning Membership Pricing Works.
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.
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
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
Every line below is routine and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| 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 6.4% | $3.01 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $9.40 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $59.41 | 52% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 6.4% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $20 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
You can try it with your own figures rather than doing this by hand.
Twelve months of unlimited tanning membership, priced out
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 | Per 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. Change that number and every figure in this table shifts with it.
Before hunting a cheaper provider, look at the interval. One fewer visit annually is about $54 kept; two fewer is $108. Neither costs you any quality.
How this compares with the alternatives
The useful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Straight answers to the usual questions
How much does UV Tanning Membership Cost cost?
Plan on $9–$75. Across the 30 amounts documented here the median line is $24, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $599. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
Membership freeze fee: what is the published amount?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
Documented at $5 for salt pod add-on. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can change without notice.
What does canopy walk-in session cost?
$9. Electric Beach Tanning. Expect around $11 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does single session cost?
Single session runs $9 to $27 - a $18 spread. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Where you land depends chiefly on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What is the real out-the-door cost of UV Tanning Membership Cost?
Expect about $52 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $10, and that is with no upgrades.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Around $648 a year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How current is this pricing?
No. Each number here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a plainly marked U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
10 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
- Official VIP membership termsLocation variation, payment requirement, cancel/freeze rules · updated 2026
- Louisville Highlands official salon pageLocation-specific VIP All Access price · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
- Official FAQStarting membership and price variation · 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does UV Tanning Membership Cost cost?
Plan on $9–$75. Across the 30 amounts documented here the median line is $24, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $599. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges as well as the service itself.
Membership freeze fee: what is the published amount?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Glo Tanning; Totally Tan & Spa. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for salt pod add-on?
Documented at $5 for salt pod add-on. Equipment/add-ons may vary by location. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can change without notice.
What does canopy walk-in session cost?
$9. Electric Beach Tanning. Expect roughly $11 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What does single session cost?
Single session runs $9 to $27 - a $18 spread. Planet Tan; Hollywood Tans. Where you land depends mainly on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What is the real out-the-door cost of UV Tanning Membership Cost?
Expect about $52 on a $42 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $10, and that is with no upgrades.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Approximately $648 a year at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is far more helpful than the $45 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How current is this pricing?
No. Each number here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a clearly marked U.S. market range. Individual locations revise pricing freely. Last reviewed August 2026.
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