Direct answer
Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost runs $5–$25 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 2 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $5–$25 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 28% in addition to unlimited tanning membership, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $5–$25
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 2 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $5–$25 is the working range for Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost, from 2 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$25 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is roughly $648.
- The biggest single variable is service category — uv, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
Documented price lines, service by service
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 1 of these 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual facility fee | $25 | $25 | — | First auto-draft and annually in signup month |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Totally Tan & Spa |
Published prices change without notice. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
Use this as a sanity check. Where a quote falls outside these bands, ask what is included before writing it off — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 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. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
| Red-light session | $15 | $28 | $50 | per session | Wellness service, not a tanning service. |
| 60-minute massage | $70 | $105 | $175 | 60 minutes | Swedish or deep tissue at a day spa. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is reasonable, not as a price you can book.
Regional price bands for this service
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $68 quote is costly in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| 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 |
Bands scale the $45 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Where the extra money goes
Ranking these matters. Nearly everyone compares the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Membership tier+$20–$80
Tier determines which categories are included.
- Add-on product+$20–$80
Lotion and solution upgrades are offered when you book.
- Service category+$10–$45
UV, spray and wellness services sit on separate ladders.
Related cost breakdowns: Spray Tan Membership Cost, UV Tanning Membership Cost and Airbrush Tan Cost.
What unlimited tanning membership costs you over annually
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At billed monthly, this service costs about $540 annually including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Each 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. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
The cheapest lever is almost always stretching the cadence, not finding a less expensive provider. Moving from 12 visits a year to 9 saves about $162 annually — usually more than switching salons would.
When a membership actually beats paying each visit
A membership is worthwhile above one number: monthly fee ÷ per-visit price. Below that visit count you are subsidising the salon. At a $16 per-visit rate, here is where each plan level breaks even.
| 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 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Uses a $16 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
You can check the maths on your quoted rate against your actual visit count.
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 $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 |
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding another tip.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- On a package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are frequently tipped on a separate line, generally a few dollars.
What people get wrong here
These are the errors that show up repeatedly in pricing complaints. Every one is avoided by asking once before the service starts.
- 1Assuming wellness services are included in a tanning plancosts $15–$50
Red light and spa services are usually separate.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Tanning Membership Worth It and Spray Tan Membership Worthwhile.
What to say on the phone
Ask these when you book 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.
- "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?"
- "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?"
- "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?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
Finally: get the quote in writing. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
The realistic total, worked through
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $14 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $14 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $22 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.9% | $1.74 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $4.40 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $28.14 | 101% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 7.9% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
The rule of thumb: add around 101% to any menu price for unlimited tanning membership to get your realistic out-the-door number.
You can do this with your own quote rather than doing this by hand.
Your other options, and when each wins
Price is not generally the deciding factor. Line up the inclusions first — what is actually included — before you look at the figure.
Frequently asked - with the maths
What does Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost cost in 2026?
$5–$25 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $5 to $25, with a midpoint of $15.
How much is membership freeze fee?
Membership freeze fee is documented at $5. Totally Tan & Spa. That lands below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
What does annual facility fee cost?
Annual facility fee: $25 as published. First auto-draft and annually in signup month. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost?
Expect about $19 on a $15 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $4, and that is with no upgrades.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Approximately $648 per 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.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How current is this pricing?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - no location is bound by either. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
6 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 pricingAnnual facility fee and membership framework · updated 2026
- Official page used for this routeRoute-specific official evidence · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand or regional first-party websiteEntity identity, service scope, location model and first-party source gate · updated 2026
- Official membership freezeMonthly freeze amount and rebate treatment · updated 2026
- Risks of tanningUV risk facts · updated 2026
- Tanning overviewUV risks · updated 2026
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost cost in 2026?
$5–$25 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $5 to $25, with a midpoint of $15.
How much is membership freeze fee?
Membership freeze fee is documented at $5. Totally Tan & Spa. That sits below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
What does annual facility fee cost?
Annual facility fee: $25 as published. First auto-draft and annually in signup month. Compare that against the $45 U.S. median for unlimited tanning membership before deciding whether it is competitive.
What is the real out-the-door cost of Totally Tan & Spa Membership Cost?
Expect about $19 on a $15 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $4, and that is with no upgrades.
What does unlimited tanning membership cost per year?
Approximately $648 annually at 12 visits (billed monthly), gratuity included. That figure is far more helpful than the $45 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 $38 and $63 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How current is this pricing?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - no location is bound by either. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.