How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost?

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We all need a place to relax and unwind, a place where we can forget about the stress of work, errands and busy schedules. Wouldn't it be nice if that place was your own backyard? Besides just relaxation, soaking in a hot tub relieves joint and muscle pain. Hot tubs also provide a place for family and friends to gather and socialize.

You can find a hot tub to fit about any budget. The smallest portable hot tubs begin at about $500 and the largest high-end models can run upwards of $15,000. Generally, you can expect to pay about $5,000 to $6,000 for the most popular mid-sized varieties.

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There are four basic types of hot tubs:

• Portable spas seat 1-4 people and range in price from $500 to $2,000. They are best for occasional use or short soaks. They're the least durable of all hot tub varieties and they lose heat fairly quickly after the first half hour.
• Above-ground acrylic spas seat 2-10 and usually fall between $4,000 and $7,000. These are the most popular spas, and they're what most people picture when they're thinking of hot tubs. Most models come with jets but they vary in number and type.
• Wooden hot tubs also seat 2-10 and vary widely in price from about $1,500 to $7,000. These traditional-style hot tubs are making a comeback in popularity, but they don't always have jets.
• In-ground spas typically seat 4-16 and are the most expensive with prices starting at around $5,000 and reaching upwards of $15,000. These tubs become a permanent fixture of your home. But, be prepared to pay several thousand dollars in installation costs alone.

Jets, by far, are the most popular hot tub feature. But you can also elect for extras like LED lighting, sound systems, TV and DVD players, lounge seats and cup holders. It's up to you how luxurious you want to go.

Here's a look at the prices of some popular hot tub models:

• The Comfort Line Spa-2-Go portable hot tub retails for about $800 to $1,000, according to ConsumerSearch.com. It is a round, inflatable tub that seats four. It does not have a bench and the bubbles are created using an air blower, not traditional jets, which cause the tub's temperature to drop fairly quickly.
• The Dreammaker Fantasy, a portable that is not inflatable, seats two and sells for about $3,200 to $4,000. The tub has jets instead of an air blower and is made of molded plastic.
• A Home and Garden Spas 6-person above-ground acrylic tub with 81 jets runs about $5,000 to $6,000, not including installation costs.
• The Belize e850L Hot Tub Lounger with 6 seats and 115 jets, retails for about $10,000 to $13,000. This is a luxury spa with digital controls.