How the saunas compare
Median price by type
Middle price of the 321 saunas listed, pounds as listed by the shops
Barrel (36) £4,500
Outdoor cabin (118) £6,999
Indoor (traditional) (69) £4,430
Infrared (74) £2,684
Hybrid (infrared and stove) (9) £4,999
Sauna tent (8) £2,373
Not stated (7) £8,599
Table: listings, median price and median power by type
| Type | Listings | Median price | Median power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel | 36 | £4,500 | 6.4 kW (10 stated) |
| Outdoor cabin | 118 | £6,999 | 6 kW (33 stated) |
| Indoor (traditional) | 69 | £4,430 | 6 kW (35 stated) |
| Infrared | 74 | £2,684 | 2.6 kW (39 stated) |
| Hybrid (infrared and stove) | 9 | £4,999 | 6.1 kW (7 stated) |
| Sauna tent | 8 | £2,373 | not stated |
| Not stated | 7 | £8,599 | 9 kW (2 stated) |
The median is the middle value, so a few very expensive models do not distort it. Power only counts listings that state it.
Why the power supply matters: a sauna on a 13 A plug runs from a normal socket, while larger heaters are hardwired and need an electrician. Planning rules for a garden sauna in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland: planning permission checker. What a session costs at the Ofgem price cap: running cost calculator.