How the saunas compare
Median price by type
Middle price of the 241 saunas listed, pounds as listed by the shops
Barrel (39) £6,500
Outdoor cabin (109) £7,995
Indoor (traditional) (32) £7,447
Infrared (43) £3,249
Hybrid (infrared and stove) (3) £6,745
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 | 39 | £6,500 | 7.9 kW (6 stated) |
| Outdoor cabin | 109 | £7,995 | 6.8 kW (22 stated) |
| Indoor (traditional) | 32 | £7,447 | 6 kW (13 stated) |
| Infrared | 43 | £3,249 | 2.3025 kW (28 stated) |
| Hybrid (infrared and stove) | 3 | £6,745 | 4.5 kW (3 stated) |
| Sauna tent | 8 | £2,373 | not stated |
| Not stated | 7 | £8,599 | 9 kW (4 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.