Direct answer
The working number is $19.99–$149.99. Across the 6 amounts published for Sun Tan City Appointment Policy, the middle of the range lands at $34.99, the cheapest documented line is $19.99 and the highest is $149.99.
Two things decide what you actually pay for uv bed - level 1: which tier of provider performs it, and which add-ons are treated as standard rather than optional at that location.
- Working range
- $19.99–$149.99
- U.S. market midpoint
- $11 per session
- Basis
- 6 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $19.99–$149.99 is the working range for Sun Tan City Appointment Policy, from 6 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $19.99–$149.99 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for uv bed - level 1 is $11 per session.
- Add about 28% 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 bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
What the brand actually publishes
These 6 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Mixing a cancellation fee into a service price list is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are listed on a separate line.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP day pass offer | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply |
| Five-visit offer | $29.99 | $29.99 | — | Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast membership example | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands |
| Instant membership example | $39.99 | $39.99 | — | Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands |
| Natural membership example | $69.99 | $69.99 | — | Sun Tan City |
| Shared VIP membership | $149.99 | $149.99 | — | Sun Tan City |
Individual owners set menus within a brand-set band. Use them as documented examples only.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
A quote well above these bands is not automatically bad value - it generally means a different scope, a senior provider, or an expensive 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. |
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier decides bed access and spray inclusions. |
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.
Regional price bands for this service
Location is generally 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.
The variables that move the number
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and ignore the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Contract term and freeze ruleschanges the contract, not the price
Minimum terms and freeze policies change the true cost.
- Membership tier+$15–$70
Each tier unlocks a different set of beds and spray inclusions.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at many chains.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Lotion purchase+$25–$90
The largest and least-expected line on a first visit.
Related cost breakdowns: Airbrush Tan Cost, Spray Tan Cost and Automated Spray Tan Cost.
Exactly what to ask when you book
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "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?"
And when you pay: read the itemised receipt line by line. Unexpected charges are nearly always fixable at the desk and almost never fixable later.
Menu price versus final bill
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $78 service does not cost $78.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $78 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $16 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $94 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.8% | $7.33 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $16.92 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $118.25 | 52% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 7.8% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
Takeaway: budget $118 when the board says $78. The difference is $40.
Swap in your own base price and do this with your own quote.
Annual cost of ownership
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At twice weekly in season, this service costs about $528 per year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| 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 |
Assumes 40 visits a year. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
Dropping one visit annually saves roughly $13. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $132. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a cheaper provider before you switch.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
Ignore the marketing and do one division. If the plan costs more than your realistic monthly visit count × $11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $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 | Worth it 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.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- On a package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- Missed-appointment charges are penalties rather than services. It is not tipped.
Avoid these ahead of booking
These are the errors that show up repeatedly in pricing complaints. Each is prevented by one question before the service starts.
- 1Buying lotion at the counter without checking the pricecosts $25–$90
The single largest surprise on a first visit.
- 2Not asking about the enrolment or annual feecosts $15–$60
Charged in addition to the monthly rate at most chains.
- 3Assuming the membership covers every bedcosts $10–$40
Higher-level beds are typically an upgrade on top of the plan.
- 4Joining before checking the freeze policycosts $60–$300
A plan you cannot pause bills through the off-season.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Salon Appointment Policy and Prepare For UV Tanning.
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.
Straight answers to the usual questions
Sun Tan City Appointment Policy - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$149.99. That is based on 6 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $130.
Is there a price for fast membership example?
Documented at $19.99 for fast membership example. Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
VIP day pass offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $19.99 for vip day pass offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
Five-visit offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $29.99 for five-visit offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does instant membership example cost?
The published figure for instant membership example is $39.99. Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands. A fixed $39.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Sun Tan City Appointment Policy?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - around $21 extra on a $85 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $8 in a rural market and $19 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is there a fee on top of the monthly price?
Usually yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
Can I pause my membership?
Only if the contract allows a freeze. Otherwise you are billed year-round for a service you use for part of the year.
Sources and how we checked them
8 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 VIP membership termsLocation variation, payment requirement, cancel/freeze rules · updated 2026
- Official specials pageCurrent day-pass and visit-package offers · updated 2026
- Official shared VIP membershipShared monthly membership price and cancellation flexibility · updated 2026
- Official membership FAQCancellation, freeze and payment requirements · updated 2026
- Louisville Highlands official salon pageLocation-specific VIP All Access price · 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
Pricing shifts. If you were quoted something different, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
Sun Tan City Appointment Policy - what does it cost?
Budget $19.99–$149.99. That is based on 6 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $130.
Is there a price for fast membership example?
Documented at $19.99 for fast membership example. Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
VIP day pass offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $19.99 for vip day pass offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Figures of this kind are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
Five-visit offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $29.99 for five-visit offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does instant membership example cost?
The published figure for instant membership example is $39.99. Sun Tan City — Louisville Highlands. A fixed $39.99 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Sun Tan City Appointment Policy?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - roughly $21 extra on a $85 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does uv bed - level 1 cost per year?
Around $528 annually if you maintain it twice weekly in season. Each visit you skip is about $13 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $8 in a rural market and $19 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is there a fee in addition to the monthly price?
Generally yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
Can I pause my membership?
Only if the contract allows a freeze. Otherwise you are billed year-round for a service you use for part of the year.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.