Best Cheap Hot Tubs Under 1000 dollars [Deals]

Any hot tub under $1000 would be considered as a cheap and affordable hot tub. There are a few main manufactures that have done an amazing job designing their hot tubs. 

If the pricing is your main concern and you are willing to loosen your priorities when it comes to luxury items, then you are looking at getting some of the best inflatable hot tubs that provide almost the same feeling as your regular hot tub would. 

I have a different article where I listed pros and cons of owning an inflatable hot tub vs regular hot tub that you need to read. 
In the meantime, most of these inflatable hot tubs will differentiate in size, capacity, build quality and number of jets. 

Now, let’s check the top 3 hot tubs that you can get for your money today.

Bestseller No. 1
Bestway SaluSpa Milan AirJet 4 to 6 Person Inflatable Hot Tub Round Portable Outdoor Spa with 140 AirJets and EnergySense Energy Saving Cover, Blue
  • SaluSpa Milan AirJet for soothing massage experience with 140 bubbling warm jets for up to 6 people; Spa reaches up to 104 degrees F
  • Cover is 40% more efficient keeping your hot tub warmer. NOTE: APSP-14 and Title 20 compliant: Meets all energy efficiency conditions required for sale in the following states: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI
  • DuraPlus 3-layer material is 33% more puncture resistant and 56% more stretch resistant; Freeze Shield for automatic heating function
  • Equipped with a pump that inflates, heats it up, runs filtration, and controls the massage system; Includes cover, pump, chemical floater, 2 filter cartridges (VI), 1 repair patch, 6-foot long cord
  • Water capacity (80% filled): 242 gallons, heat range: 40-104 degrees F, water flow: 320 GPH; 110/120-volt 3-prong plug; Dimensions (L x W x H): 77 x 77 x 28 inches. NOTE: Don't use below 39 degrees F
Bestseller No. 2
The Hot Tub Wizard - Hot Tub Salt Chlorine Generators - Keeps Your Hot Tub Clean and Clear - Easily Convert Any Hot Tub to Gentle Salt Water
  • KIT INCLUDES - Control Center & Salt Cell; Cell Cleaning Tube; 10 Salt Test Strips; 10 4 In 1 Test Strips; and adapter cord allowing power to be supplied at spa pack. 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3' cell cable.
  • CAPACITY - For hot tubs up to 1,000 gallons or swim spas up to 2,500 gallons.
  • EASY TO USE - Our product is easy to install and easy to remove cell. Features an under skirt installation kit.
  • WARRANTY AND SUPPORT - Best in class 60 day satisfaction and 2-year full, no hassle warranty, plus world class technical support.
  • USA MADE - Proudly made in the USA with parts from Germany and the US.
Bestseller No. 3
Bestway SaluSpa Helsinki Inflatable Hot Tub Spa (71" x 26") | Features 180 Bubble Jets | Fits Up to 5 Persons
  • ATTENTION: Shipping restrictions may apply. This model is not available for sale in the following states: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NV, NY, OR, RI. Residents of these states may select the comparable Bestway model sold with energy-efficient EnergySense thermal cover to avoid cancellation.
  • SOOTHING MASSAGE SYSTEM: The SaluSpa Helsinki Inflatable Hot Tub Spa features 180 jets which release air bubbles to create a warm, relaxing experience at your home. The massage system has two different intensity levels for your preference.
  • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: The spa is made of durable, puncture-resistant DuraPlus material (more tear-resistant and stretch-resistant compared to PVC). FreezeShield technology prevents the spa's components from freezing at colder temperatures.
  • CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Control this spa from your smart device. In the Bestway Smart Hub app or on the digital control panel, you can adjust the water temperature, activate the Power Saving Timer, run the filter and control the AirJets.
  • SIMPLE SETUP AND MAINTENANCE: no extra tools are needed to setup This portable spa. Simply inflate and deflate with the spa's own pump. A cover comes with to provide safety, maintain water temperature, and keep the water free of debris.

Last 15 to 20 years manufacturers have been able to up their game in producing durable and high-quality inflatable / portable hot tubs. These days we are also calling them affordable or cheap hot tubs because they simply give a lot more than they cost in terms of security, reliability, and as I said before, the durability of the materials and components.

With the new technology, engineers have been able to produce top inflatable hot tubs that have now genuinely become a long-term alternative to regular hot tubs that you might put in-ground in the backyard.

When it comes to the performance of the hot tubs itself, they have become comparable to the regular hot tubs at a fraction of the real cost which is usually well under $1000. They, by the way, are well worth the money if you didn’t get that so far.

Most of their internal mechanical elements such as blowers and heaters are very similar to the regular hot tubs. Just for the sake of comparison, a regular heat pump that you might find in inflatable hot tubs are about 1300 W with 460 gallon per hour water pump. This is not too far away from regular hot tubs really.

When you have similar hardware setup, you can’t expect performance to be way different. When it comes to this, I think you will be really surprised what they can do for you.

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Emily Williams

Emily is a passionate Hot Tubs researcher who loves writing about all things Hot Tubs! She has years of experience and a knack for simplifying complex concepts, these articles are here to answer all your burning questions in a simple and easy to read style.
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