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How Much Does a Swim Spa Cost in 2026?
Swim spa prices by length, what the price includes, and what you pay for separately.
Updated October 2026
Real sales at one North Carolina dealer show swim spas cost about $19,500 to $37,000 before sales tax, depending on length. That price includes delivery, a standard cover, steps and a chemical kit. Plan on about $2,000 to $4,000 more for a concrete pad and electrical hookup, plus permits and your state’s sales tax.
| What you are paying for | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 12 to 14 ft swim spa, before tax | $19,490 to $24,990 |
| 15 to 17 ft swim spa, before tax | $19,500 to $30,990 |
| 18 ft and up swim spa, before tax | $25,980 to $36,990 |
| Concrete pad | $6 to $12 per sq ft |
| Electrical hookup (dedicated 220V circuit) | $800 to $1,600 |
| Rolling cover upgrade | About $2,490 to $4,390 |
| Automated cover, such as Covana | About $18,000 to $20,000 |
| Inground or semi-inground install | About $10,000 to $15,000, plus permits |
Swim spa, cover and inground prices: real prices from recent sales at Epic Hot Tubs, a North Carolina dealer. Spa prices are before sales tax and include delivery, a standard cover, steps and a chemical kit. The pad, electrician, permits, any crane, cover upgrades and inground installs cost extra. Pad and electrical: HomeGuide swim spa cost guide, checked October 2026. Sales tax is added based on your state. Prices vary by region and dealer.
If you live in North Carolina or nearby parts of South Carolina and Virginia, use our swim spa quote form for a price on your size and ZIP code.
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Swim Spa Prices by Size
Length sets most of the price. The table shows the price before sales tax, low to high, for each length group, with delivery, a standard cover, steps and a chemical kit included. See our guide to swim spa dimensions to check what fits your yard.
| Swim Spa Size | Spa Price Before Tax (low to high) | Typical Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 feet | $19,490 to $24,990 | One swimmer, smaller yards |
| 15 to 17 feet | $19,500 to $30,990 | More swim room |
| 18 feet and up | $25,980 to $36,990 | Longest swim lanes |
Same North Carolina dealer sales data. Before sales tax; includes delivery, a standard cover, steps and a chemical kit. Sales tax is added based on your state. Prices vary by region and dealer.
A 12 to 14 ft spa suits one swimmer in a tight yard. Longer spas give you more swim room and cost more to buy, heat and fill. Features matter too, so the length ranges overlap.
How Much Is a Swim Spa With Installation?
A dealer’s delivered price usually covers the spa, a cover and placement on a ready site. You usually pay separately for the pad, the electrician and permits. Use this table to check what a quote includes.
| Item | Usually included? | Typical cost and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery to a flat, open yard | Often | Included in the dealer prices above; ask other sellers whether a price means curbside or into your backyard |
| Standard cover | Usually | Included in the dealer prices above; a rolling cover upgrade is about $2,490 to $4,390 extra |
| Steps | Often | Included in the dealer prices above; $200 to $1,000+ if bought separately |
| Starter chemical kit | Often | Included in the dealer prices above; ask what the kit contains |
| Long-distance delivery | Extra | Some dealers charge per mile beyond a set radius |
| Hard-access labor | Extra, when needed | About $300 to $1,000 for tight gates, slopes or long carries |
| Crane | Usually extra | Needed when the spa must go over a house or fence; you may book it yourself |
| Concrete pad | You arrange | $6 to $12 per sq ft; a 200 sq ft pad is about $1,200 to $2,400 |
| Electrician | You arrange | $800 to $1,600 for a dedicated 220V circuit and GFCI |
| Subpanel, if your panel is full | You arrange | $400 to $600 for a 50 amp subpanel |
| Permits | You arrange | Set by your town or county |
| Inground or semi-inground install | Extra | About $10,000 to $15,000, plus permits |
Dealer figures: the same North Carolina dealer sales data. Pad, electrical, subpanel and steps: HomeGuide, checked October 2026. The 200 sq ft pad figure is our math from HomeGuide’s rate.
Shoppers in our service area can send their swim spa length, ZIP code and yard access notes through our contact form for a swim spa price.
How to Estimate Your Swim Spa Cost
You can build a fair estimate in five steps before you talk to a dealer.
- Measure the space, then pick a length group from the size table.
- Start with the spa price range for that length, then add your state’s sales tax.
- Add local quotes for the pad, the electrician and permits.
- Add any cover upgrade or inground work you want.
- Add delivery extras your site may need: extra miles, a crane or hard-access labor.
Ask each dealer for a written quote that lists the spa, the package items, delivery and tax on separate lines. Ask whether the price is curbside or into your backyard, and what happens if a crane is needed.
In-stock spas deliver soonest, and special orders often take several weeks and need a deposit. Ask whether the deposit is refundable. If you plan to finance, our spa financing calculator turns a total into a monthly payment.
If you are still weighing the spend, our post on whether a swim spa is worth it walks through the tradeoffs.
Factors That Affect Swim Spa Cost
Six things move the price most.
1. Length
Longer spas cost more to buy, fill and heat. Check both the outside size, which sets the pad, and the swim lane, which sets how many people can use it.
2. Swim current type
Most swim spas push water with jets. Propeller systems cost more and give a stronger swim, and paddlewheel systems cost the most, per HomeGuide. Wet-test the current before you choose.
3. Hydrotherapy seats
Massage seats raise the price. They make sense if you want to soak as well as swim. Read more about hydrotherapy.
4. Built-in hot tub (dual zone)
A dual-zone swim spa adds a separate hot tub section with its own temperature. That extra section makes it longer, which moves it up the size table.
If you are torn between pools and hot tubs, our swim spas vs. hot tubs guide compares them side by side.
5. Cover
Most dealers include a standard cover. A rolling cover adds about $2,490 to $4,390, and an automated cover adds about $18,000 to $20,000.
6. Install type
An above-ground spa on a ready pad costs the least to set. An inground or semi-inground install adds about $10,000 to $15,000, plus permits.
Swim Spa Prices by Brand
Most swim spa brands do not post prices online, so you get a price from a local dealer. Master Spas, for example, asks you to request a dealer quote with your delivery ZIP code (masterspas.com, checked October 2026).
Within one dealer, brand still moves the price. In the North Carolina dealer data above, Wellis models generally run higher than Dynasty. We sell both brands, so compare models of the same length when you shop.
For a side-by-side look at manufacturers, see our guide to swim spa brands.
Swim Spa vs. Pool Cost
A swim spa usually costs less than an in-ground pool and more than an above-ground pool. HomeGuide puts an in-ground pool at $28,000 to $55,000 and an above-ground pool at $1,800 to $5,000 installed (checked October 2026).
A swim spa also heats for year-round use and fits a smaller yard. An above-ground pool has no swim current or hydrotherapy seats.
Swim Spa Running and Maintenance Costs
Running costs come from electricity, chemicals and filters. HomeGuide puts the total at $50 to $300+ per month (checked October 2026). Your number depends on spa length, insulation, your power rate and how often you use it.
- Electricity: heating is the biggest monthly cost. A well-insulated cabinet and a tight cover keep it down.
- Chemicals: a swim spa holds 1,300 to 2,500 gallons, per HomeGuide. More water needs more sanitizer and balancer.
- Filters: clean them on the maker’s schedule and replace them when worn.
- Warranty: read what the warranty covers for parts and labor, and for how many years.
Use our spa electricity cost calculator with your local power rate. For a full breakdown, read how much it costs to run a swim spa.
Other Swim Spa Costs
Cover upgrades and fitness add-ons
| Add-on | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Rolling cover | About $2,490 to $4,390 |
| Automated cover | About $18,000 to $20,000 |
| Rowing kit | $300 to $400+ |
| Underwater treadmill or swim bike | $1,500 to $10,000+ |
| Deck | $25 to $50 per sq ft |
Covers: the North Carolina dealer data above. Other rows: HomeGuide, checked October 2026.
Repair costs
Repair costs depend on the brand and how easy its parts are to get. Before you buy, ask who services that brand in your area and how long parts take to arrive.
In-Ground vs. Above-Ground Swim Spa Installation
An above-ground install needs a level pad, power and a clear delivery path. An inground or semi-inground install adds digging, drainage and more concrete, about $10,000 to $15,000 in the dealer data above, plus permits.
A filled swim spa can weigh 20,000+ pounds, per HomeGuide. Have a builder check any deck before you place a spa on it.
See our full guide to swim spa installation costs, or browse these swim spa installation ideas for placement options.
Swim Spa FAQs
How much does a swim spa cost at Costco?
Costco sells swim spas mostly at seasonal warehouse events. Sundance Spas, which sells its own swim spas through dealers, puts them at about $10,000 to $25,000 before installation (May 2026). Costco’s online hot tub listings ship curbside (costco.com, checked October 2026), while a dealer’s delivered price usually includes backyard placement, a cover and local service.
Can you get a swim spa under $10,000?
Rarely. HomeGuide lists about $10,000 as the low end for a basic swim spa, and the North Carolina dealer data above starts around $19,500 before tax. Inflatable hot tubs cost far less, but they have no swim current.
How much does a Master Spas swim spa cost?
Master Spas does not publish prices. Its website asks you to request a quote from a dealer and give your delivery ZIP code (checked October 2026).
How much does a swim spa with a built-in hot tub cost?
Check the length first. In the North Carolina dealer data above, 18 ft and up spas run $25,980 to $36,990 before tax, and 15 to 17 ft spas run $19,500 to $30,990. Add your state’s sales tax.
How much does it cost to run a swim spa?
HomeGuide puts ongoing costs at $50 to $300+ per month for electricity, chemicals and filtration (checked October 2026). Size, insulation and your power rate set where you land.
What is the biggest swim spa you can buy?
HomeGuide lists swim spas from 10 to 21 feet long and 5 to 10 feet wide. Spas 18 ft and up run about $26,000 to $37,000 before tax in the dealer data above.
How much does a swim spa weigh?
A filled swim spa can weigh 20,000+ pounds, per HomeGuide. That is why most need a reinforced concrete pad.
How do you lift a swim spa?
Crews roll most swim spas into place when the path is flat and clear. If the spa must go over a house or fence, a crane lifts it, and the buyer often books that crane.
How many gallons are in a swim spa?
Most swim spas hold 1,300 to 2,500 gallons, per HomeGuide. For a rough number, multiply length by width by average water depth in feet, then by 7.5.
Can You Really Swim In a Spa?
Yes. A swim spa makes a current at one end, so you swim in place. Wet-test the current at a dealer before you buy.
Is a Swim Spa Worth the Money?
It depends on how often you will use it. HomeGuide puts lifespan at 8 to 15 years, so a $30,000 swim spa costs about $2,000 to $3,750 a year before running costs.
Where to buy a swim spa?
You can buy from a local dealer, a warehouse club or online. A local dealer lets you wet-test models and usually handles delivery and service.
For shoppers in North Carolina and parts of South Carolina and Virginia
Epic Hot Tubs sells Wellis and Dynasty swim spas at five showrooms: Raleigh, Durham, Sanford, Pineville (South Charlotte) and Cornelius (North Charlotte).
In-stock spas deliver soonest, and special orders usually take 4 to 6 weeks. 0% financing is available on approved credit, and showroom floor models sometimes sell at a discount.
Epic still repairs most brands: see swim spa repair in North Carolina. Call 888-884-3742 for a price.
About The Author:
Richard Horvath
Hot Tub & Spa Expert
Richard has been in the hot tub & spa industry for years. As a long hot tub & swim spa owner himself, Richard has a passion for helping homeowners create their dream backyard, helping over one thousand North Carolina homeowners achieve that dream in the process.
