When you first see the price tag of $449 on SaunaBox, you might be asking yourself:

“Is this actually worth the investment?”

With money tighter than ever these days, it’s a very valid question—and one you should absolutely ask before diving into any wellness purchase.

This article will break down the true cost of a SaunaBox, including the retail price, sale periods, hidden ongoing costs like electricity, and more.

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What’s Included When You Buy A SaunaBox?

The box includes:

• →SmartSteam^® Pro Heating Unit
• →V2 Heat-Insulated ThermoShield^® Cover
• →Fiberglass Sauna Frame
• →Portable Chair
• →SweatLock Floor Mat
• →1-Year Warranty
• →SweatLock Floor Mat
• →Micro-Fiber Towel
• →Carrying Case

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How the Price Compares to Other Options Out There

Now you might be thinking, $449 is a lot of money!

But here’s the thing, it’s a lot cheaper than the alternative options out there…

At home traditional wooden saunas are expensive and often retail for thousands of dollars. Just check out this wooden sauna similar in size that retails for $1,400.

Not the SaunaBox though.

• Standard Price from saunabox.com: $449

Tip: If you’re not in a rush, waiting for a sale could save you $100, which you can put toward other wellness gear or simply back in your pocket.

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Sale Periods – And Specific Dates!

Alright ready?

I’m going to save you some money…

$100 to be exact.

How so? Just like every other big brand, SaunaBox offers big sales around holidays to cut the price by over 25 percent!

Just take a look at the 4th of July sale running below.

Here are a list of dates when SaunaBox often runs their $100 sale, often times they will run extended a few weeks before and after.

1. New Year’s Day – January 1
2. Valentine’s Day – February 14
3. Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17
4. Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
5. 4th of July – Friday, July 4
6. Labor Day – Monday, September 1
7. Halloween – Friday, October 31
8. Black Friday – Friday, November 28
9. Cyber Monday – Monday, December 1
10. Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25

So before you buy a SaunaBox at the full price of $449, take a look at the date right now and see how close you are to some of the holidays above. If you’re within 2 weeks, wait and see if you can get one for $100 less.

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The Cost of Not Buying a SaunaBox

You still might be thinking, cheaper option or not – $400 is a lot of money for a sauna. I can just use my gym’s sauna which is free for members.

But have you ever considered how much you’re spending by not using a SaunaBox?

A lot of people use their gym sauna and why wouldn’t you?

Consider this, the average gym-goer drives about 4 miles to reach their gym and goes about 2-5 times a week.

With today’s gas prices, that’s an average of around $2.84 to $7.10 spent per week to use your gyms sauna.

Over a year, that’s up to $370 in gas alone—and that doesn’t even include your gym membership or time lost in traffic.

Meanwhile, your SaunaBox sits at home—no gas, no commute, no wasted time. Just zip it up, turn it on, and sweat whenever you want.

Add in the average gym membership cost of $40–$70/month, and you’re spending an extra $480 to $840 a year just for access to a sauna you have to drive to.

With SaunaBox, the investment pays for itself faster than you think.

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Hidden Costs You Should Know About

Before you pull the trigger on the SaunaBox, let’s look at some real-world costs that come after you’ve decided to punch in your credit card details and fulfill your order.

SaunaBox uses electricty for power.

If you’re using it daily (which many people do for recovery, relaxation, and circulation), that cost of that electricity can add up.

Let’s break it down.

I tested how much electricity the SaunaBox uses in a session. The results in my YouTube video below.

For about 25 minutes of total use (from turning the unit on to turning off) I used about .703kWh of energy.

• Daily Usage: 0.703 kWh
• National Avg. Electricity Rate: $0.16 per kWh (varies by state)

Based on the average energy per use, combined with the average electricity rate, I calculated how much it would cost you to use daily, weekly, and monthly.

🔌Electricity Cost Table (Based on Daily Usage)

Frequency	Usage (kWh)	Cost per Day	Cost per Week	Cost per Month
1x per day	0.703	$0.11	$0.77	$3.37
2x per day	1.406	$0.23	$1.61	$6.74

Note: States like California, New York, and Hawaii have higher rates, often between $0.25–$0.35 per kWh. States like Idaho or Washington may be as low as $0.09–$0.11.

Not a bad deal for your very own home sauna!

• The convenience of home use
• The privacy of your own space
• The ability to use it every day without extra cost

If these sound enticing compared to the overcrowded and unhygenic gym sauna, you may consider making the switch.

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Final Thoughts

If you’re someone who cares about muscle recovery, reducing stress, improving sleep, or just having your own home spa experience, a SaunaBox is a surprisingly affordable investment—especially if you catch it on sale.

Just remember: it’s not just about the price on the page. It’s about the lifetime value it gives you in your health, time, and energy.

And that my friends, is priceless…

If you’re considering purchasing a SaunaBox, you can take a look here.