How much does a spray tan cost
Each studio sets its own prices, and pages that show one exact national number are often copied or auto generated, so treat them as rough background. What you can compare is how the quote is built. A single tan is the base price. Packages, memberships and add ons change what you pay per tan.
| What you are quoted | How the total is built | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Single airbrush tan | One price for a session with an artist | Whether the price covers a full body tan or only part |
| Booth tan | A lower price for an automated booth | Whether a staff member guides the session |
| Rapid or express solution | A solution you rinse early, sometimes priced higher | The rinse time and how deep the color gets |
| Package | Several tans sold together | Expiry date and whether you can share it |
| Membership | A monthly fee for tans at set intervals | Cancellation terms and unused tans |
| Mobile tan | A visit to your home or event | Travel fee and minimum number of people |
Airbrush tan or automated booth
An artist applies an airbrush tan by hand, so the studio charges for the artist's time and skill. A booth applies solution with fixed nozzles and costs less, but the finish depends on how you stand and how the booth is set up. If you want contouring or a custom shade for a wedding or a show, ask whether an artist does it. If you want a regular base tan, a booth package can be the cheaper route.
What changes the price of a spray tan
- Application method. Hand airbrush and booth sessions are priced differently.
- Solution type. Organic, rapid and custom blends can cost more than a standard solution.
- Depth of color. Some studios price a deeper shade separately.
- Packages and memberships. Prepaid tans usually lower the price per tan.
- Mobile service. A tan at your home or event often adds a travel fee, and group bookings may lower the per person price.
- Event work. Bridal parties and competitions are quoted separately from a regular tan.
- City and studio type. A salon in a large metro usually prices differently from a small town studio.
- Tip. Many clients tip the artist, so add it to your budget.
What a season of spray tans adds up to
A tan lasts roughly five to ten days, so a person who wants color all summer might book every one to two weeks. Write down the single price, then the price per tan in a package and in a membership, and multiply by the tans you will really book. For one event you only need the single tan, plus a trial tan if you want to check the shade first. A membership is worth it only if you will use every tan in it.
Is a cheap spray tan worth it
A price far below other studios nearby is a reason to ask questions. A streaky or orange result costs you a second appointment, or a repair service, and that is more than the saving. Ask how the artist chooses the shade for your skin tone, what the studio does if a tan comes out uneven and whether it offers a free fix within a few days.
Questions to ask when you request a spray tan quote
- What is the price of a full body tan, and is it airbrush or a booth?
- Which solution do you use, and how long before I rinse?
- Do you offer a trial tan before an event?
- Do packages or memberships expire, and can I share them?
- Is there a travel fee for a mobile tan, and what is the minimum group size?
- What is your policy if my tan comes out uneven?
- What should I do before the session, and how do I care for the tan afterward?
Compare spray tan prices at studios near you
Read our spray tan guide for prep and aftercare, then search studios near you and request a written quote for your tan. If you are choosing a date for a wedding or a trip, see how a lash lift or lash extensions fit the same pre event schedule. Requests go straight to the studio, and you choose who to book with.
FAQ
How much does a spray tan cost?
Every studio sets its own price. You pay for a single tan, or less per tan in a package or membership. The honest comparison is the total for the tans you will really book, so ask studios near you for a written quote and compare those totals.
Is a booth spray tan cheaper than an airbrush tan?
Usually yes. A booth needs less of an artist's time, and studios price it lower. An airbrush tan costs more because a person shapes and blends the color by hand. Pick by the result you need, then compare quotes for that method.
How much does a mobile spray tan cost?
Mobile tans are priced by the visit, often with a travel fee and a minimum number of people. Bridal parties and group events are quoted separately. Ask for the per person price and any fee in writing before you confirm a date.
How long does a spray tan last?
Many people keep their color for about five to ten days. Exfoliating, shaving and swimming can make it fade faster. A tan that lasts longer saves you visits, so ask the artist how to care for it.
Are spray tan packages worth it?
They can be, if you will book every tan before it expires. A package lowers the price per tan, but unused tans are wasted money. For a single event, one tan and a trial is usually enough.
General information, not medical advice. A licensed professional decides whether a treatment is right for you.
Who may apply spray tans depends on your state's rules.