If you are in the market for a hot tub, one of the first questions you might ask is, “How much does a hot tub cost?” The answer is, it depends. Hot tub prices are not an industry secret. The main reason they are not readily displayed is that prices vary, depending on several important factors. Here we’ll explain those hot tub price factors and provide the typical price ranges you’ll see when shopping for a spa of your own.
COST OF A HOT TUB
The sale price of a new hot tub can range from about £3,795 to £20,000 and more. In theory, the further up you move in pricing, the more long-term enjoyment you get out of your hot tub. However, the initial cost of the spa is only one element to consider. When trying to determine which hot tub provides the most value for your money, you should also consider what the ongoing costs of ownership will be, how often you plan to use your hot tub, and how many years you would like your hot tub to last.
Starting Price Range | Construction | Performance | Compare To | ||||
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Interior | Exterior | Jets | Water Care | Energy Efficiency | |||
Entry-Level | £3,000 | Formed plastic | Formed plastic | Minimal quantity and variety | Standard bottled sanitizer | Standard insulation | Freeflow® brand spas |
Value-Priced | £5,250 | Molded acrylic | Composite panels | Increased quantity and variety | Built-in sanitizing systems | Efficient insulation | HotSpot® Collection |
Premium | £9,495 | Molded acrylic | Composite panels | High quantity and variety | Advanced systems and salt water | Efficient insulation | Limelight® Collection |
Luxury | £11,995 | Molded acrylic | Composite panels | Maximum quantity and variety | Advanced systems and salt water | High-efficiency insulation | Highlife® Collection |
The following provides a breakdown of what you can generally expect from a hot tub within each typical price range.
HOW MUCH IS A HOT TUB? ENTRY-LEVEL HOT TUBS
£3,795 to £5,250 Starting Range
While spas in this price range offer a very basic set of features, their affordability makes it very easy for first-time hot tubbers to start enjoying hot water massage.
Typically, spas in this price range are rotationally-molded – meaning the spa interior and exterior are formed out of a durable plastic. They look different than spas with shiny acrylic shells offered at higher price points. One benefit of a rotationally-molded spa is that they are lightweight and easy to move. When shopping in this price range, expect to hear the term “plug and play,” which means that the hot tub only requires a 110 V electrical connection. So, getting started is easy and you will likely save on installation costs without the need for an electrician. Fill the spa with a garden hose, plug it in and enjoy.
Entry-Level:
- Shop entry level hot tubs by Freeflow® Spas