Hot Tubs Comparisons

Hot tub type	Advantages	Disadvantages
Comparison Chart - Hot Tubs
Above-ground acrylic hot tubs Where to Buy (*est. $3,000 to $10,000 for most)	Simple maintenance Most options for seating, features, and amenities Portable (but difficult to move)	More features means possibly more repairs long-term Expensive Sometimes require electrical and plumbing work
Inflatable and portable hot tubs Where to Buy (*est. $800 to $2,000 for most)	Inexpensive Portable Doesn't require special plumbing or electric work Can be installed almost anywhere	Water loses heat quickly with air blowers Not very durable compared to other types Limited seating options and amenities
Wooden hot tubs Where to Buy (*est. $1,500 to $7,000 for most)	Rustic look Can be incorporated more easily into landscaping schemes Can be wood-heated, gas fired or electrically heated	Requires more maintenance for the wood Few seating and amenities options Most don't have jets
In-ground spas Where to Buy (*est. $5,000 and up)	Can add to property value Maintain heat well due to natural insulation Most aesthetically pleasing	Most expensive type Requires more maintenance than acrylic Fewer options for seating and amenities