Direct answer
The working number is $9.99–$179. Across the 15 amounts published for Zoom Tan, the middle of the range lands at $29.99, the cheapest documented line is $9.99 and the highest is $799.
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 46% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $9.99–$179
- U.S. market midpoint
- $45 per month
- Basis
- 15 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $9.99–$179 is the working range for Zoom Tan, from 15 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $9.99–$799 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 around $648.
- The biggest single variable is bed level — level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
Published prices from official sources
These 15 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Folding fees into a service list is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are separated here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun first-month offer | $9.99 | $9.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless first-month offer | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Wellness first-month offer | $29.99 | $29.99 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Spray session price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Zoom Tan |
| Six-session spray package | $179 | $179 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun membership | $39 | $39 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sun membership monthly | $39 | $39 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership monthly | $59 | $59 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Wellness membership monthly | $79 | $79 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sun annual membership | $399 | $399 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sun membership annual | $399 | $399 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless annual membership | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Sunless membership annual | $599 | $599 | — | Zoom Tan |
| Wellness membership annual | $799 | $799 | — | Zoom Tan |
Franchise and independently-owned locations set menus inside a corporate band. Use them as documented examples only.
National price context for these services
Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before concluding it is poor value — 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 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 less expensive; hand airbrush costs more. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
What unlimited tanning membership costs in your metro tier
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $68 quote is expensive 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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Where the extra money goes
Each of these is negotiable in the sense that you can turn down it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- 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.
- Bed level+$8–$40
Level 1 through level 5 is the primary price ladder.
- Enrolment or annual fee+$15–$60
Charged on top of the monthly rate at many chains.
- 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.
The realistic total, worked through
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $86 service does not cost $86.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $86 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $13 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $99 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.5% | $8.41 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $19.80 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $127.21 | 48% 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 roughly 48% to any menu price for unlimited tanning membership to get your sensible out-the-door number.
Swap in your own base price and run the numbers for your own service.
What unlimited tanning membership costs you over annually
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Unlimited tanning membership maintained billed monthly works out to roughly $540 a year once gratuity is included.
| 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 per year. Every number here scales with that visit count.
The cheapest lever is nearly always stretching the cadence, not finding a cheaper provider. Moving from 12 visits a year to 9 saves about $162 annually — usually more than switching salons would.
Membership break-even: the only maths that matters
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 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $51 / month | $16 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $612 | Worth it 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.
You can run your own break-even against your actual visit count.
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 |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are regularly tipped on a separate line, generally a few dollars.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though seldom refused.
- On a $45 service, the gap between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.90. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
Ordered by how often they happen rather than dollar impact. The fix in every case is a question when you book.
- 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 usually 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: Prepare For UV Tanning and Salon Cancellation Fees.
Exactly what to ask when you book
Read these out. The whole thing takes a minute or two and they are the difference between a quote and a surprise. Save the last one for emphasis — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "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 the precise price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
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.
Where else to look
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Frequently asked - with the maths
Zoom Tan - what does it cost?
$9.99–$179 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $9.99 to $799, with a midpoint of $29.99.
Sun first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $9.99 for sun first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can change without warning.
Is there a price for sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
Wellness first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $29.99 for wellness first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Published lines like this are verified periodically and can change without notice.
What does spray session price range cost?
Spray session price range runs $35 to $45 - a $10 spread. Zoom Tan. Where you land depends primarily on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $118 on a $94 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $24, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Zoom Tan?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
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.
What extra fees come with a membership?
Normally yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
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
Brand-specific amounts on this page come from the pages below. A source covering one location is not used as evidence of a national price, and market ranges are labelled separately.
- Official pricing and specialsIntro offers · updated 2026
- Official membership storeMonthly and annual prices · updated 2026
- Official UV serviceIntro offer and access · updated 2026
- Official cancellation policyCancellation timing and balance requirements · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparationPreparation requirements · 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
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
Zoom Tan - what does it cost?
$9.99–$179 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $9.99 to $799, with a midpoint of $29.99.
Sun first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $9.99 for sun first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can change without notice.
Is there a price for sunless first-month offer?
Documented at $19.99 for sunless first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Figures of this kind are reviewed periodically and can move without warning.
Wellness first-month offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $29.99 for wellness first-month offer. Zoom Tan. Published lines like this are verified periodically and can change without notice.
What does spray session price range cost?
Spray session price range runs $35 to $45 - a $10 spread. Zoom Tan. Where you land depends primarily on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Expect about $118 on a $94 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $24, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Zoom Tan?
Around $648 annually if you maintain it billed monthly. Each visit you skip is about $54 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
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.
What extra fees come with a membership?
Normally yes - $15–$60 in enrolment or annual charges is common. Always compare annual totals.
What happens if I stop tanning for a few months?
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.