How the hot tubs compare
Median price by type
Middle price of the 97 hot tubs listed, pounds as listed by the shops
Inflatable (4) £360
Portable (foam or frame) (9) £1,699
Hard shell (acrylic) (72) £7,047
Wood-fired (5) £4,950
Swim spa (7) £22,995
Table: listings, median price and median power by type
| Type | Listings | Median price | Median power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflatable | 4 | £360 | not stated |
| Portable (foam or frame) | 9 | £1,699 | not stated |
| Hard shell (acrylic) | 72 | £7,047 | 3 kW (59 stated) |
| Wood-fired | 5 | £4,950 | not stated |
| Swim spa | 7 | £22,995 | 3 kW (5 stated) |
The median is the middle value, so a few very expensive models do not distort it. Power only counts listings that state it.
The biggest practical difference is the power supply: a 13 A tub plugs into an outdoor socket, while a 32 A tub is hardwired on its own circuit by an electrician. How the listings split: 13 amp vs 32 amp hot tubs. What it costs to keep warm: running cost calculator.