08/07/2026
You asked, we answered.
Two of the questions we’re asked most are:
“How much does it cost to run a sauna business?” and “How much did it cost to set up?”
We’ll answer the running costs first.
These are our costs based on our own setup, so they’ll be different for everyone depending on the size of your operation.
Wood – We burn approximately one pallet of kiln-dried firewood a week, but we have three saunas running, so this will vary depending on your setup.
Wages – This is based on our opening hours only. It doesn’t include the hours spent on admin (booking issues, ordering stock), maintenance, deep cleaning, or everything else that happens behind the scenes.
Insurance – We have public liability insurance. The cost will depend on your business, the size of your setup, and the level of cover you need.
VAT – Every booking we take is subject to VAT, so that’s another cost that needs to be accounted for.
Rent, rates and utilities – Rent, commercial rates, water and electricity all need to be paid, and these costs will be different for every location.
People often see a busy sauna and assume it’s all profit, but there’s a lot that goes into keeping everything running day in, day out.
If you’re thinking about setting up your own sauna business, or you’ve already started and have a few questions, we’re more than happy to share what we’ve learned. Just send us a message.
