Traditional saunas for sale: electric and wood-fired, compared
Stove-and-stones saunas you can buy direct in the US, from $1,500 wood-fired tents to $13,000 indoor rooms. Prices checked October 2026.
| Brand | What they sell | Price range | Warranty (summary) | Heat score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaunaBox | Steam tent, Portable infrared, Infrared cabin | $399–$4,990 | Not published | 62 | Shop → |
| SweatTent | Wood-fired tent | $1,499 | 1-year limited | 53 | Shop → |
| North Shore Sauna | Wood-fired tent | $2,187 | Not published | 54 | Shop → |
| Redwood Outdoors | Traditional, Outdoor barrel, Outdoor cube | $4,999–$8,600 | 1-year limited | 67 | Shop → |
| Sweat Kingdom | Traditional, Outdoor barrel, Outdoor cabin | $5,145–$9,645 | 3-year limited | 58 | Shop → |
| Plunge Sauna | Traditional (indoor/outdoor) | $11,990–$12,990 | 24 months, extendable to 3 years | 58 | Shop → |
The traditional market is mostly dealers
Unlike infrared, much of the traditional sauna business runs through local dealers and builders: Finnleo, Finlandia, Helo, Harvia and Almost Heaven (also at Costco) are the big names, and none sells direct with an affiliate program, so they aren't scored above. The direct-to-consumer traditional brands are newer: Redwood Outdoors and Sweat Kingdom for barrels and cubes, Plunge for a premium indoor/outdoor room, SweatTent and North Shore for wood-fired tents.
What to budget beyond the sauna
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric heater (if not included) | $700-$2,000 | Harvia, HUUM and Saaku are the usual brands; size to the room |
| 240V circuit | $300-$800 indoors; $800-$1,500 outdoors | Licensed electrician, permit included |
| Base or pad (outdoor) | $300-$2,000 | Level, drained |
| Stones | Usually included; $40-$100 to replace | Every 1-3 years |
| Accessories | $100-$300 | Bucket, ladle, thermometer, headrests, light |
| Wood-fired: stove and chimney | Included in tent kits; $800-$2,500 for barrel stoves | Plus firewood |
Electric or wood-fired?
Electric is push-button, needs the circuit, and is what most people want. Wood-fired is cheaper to buy, free to wire, hotter, and asks you to tend a fire for 45 minutes before you get in; it's a hobby as much as a sauna. Traditional saunas explained covers heaters, wood and layouts; tents are the cheapest way into real Finnish heat.
Our picks
Best outdoor saunas, best barrel saunas, and for the heat debate, infrared vs traditional.
Sauna for sale near me: where to see one in person
Most saunas are bought online and delivered by freight, but if you want to sit in one first, these are the places that exist in most of the US:
- Sunlighten showrooms. The only premium infrared brand with its own showrooms, in a few dozen metro areas. Check Sunlighten for the locator.
- Costco. Sells Almost Heaven cedar barrels and Golden Designs (Dynamic) infrared cabins, online and sometimes on the floor in larger warehouses. Costco's return policy is the most generous you'll find on a sauna.
- Home Depot, Lowe's, Sam's Club. Budget infrared cabins (Dynamic, Maxxus, SunRay) online with store pickup; rarely displayed in store.
- Hot tub and pool dealers. Many carry Finnleo, Finlandia, Helo or Harvia traditional saunas and a line of infrared. Search "hot tub dealer" plus your city; call and ask what sauna brands they display.
- Sauna builders. In the upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest and New England, local companies build custom traditional saunas and often have a demo unit.
- Gyms, spas and bathhouses. The cheapest way to feel traditional heat before buying. A $30 day pass answers "do I like this?" better than any showroom.
Once you've decided, prices are almost always lower buying direct from the brand online; see online vs in person.