It is definitely not rude to ask. It isn't rude of them to charge you and you should absolutely have a ball park idea of how much you are going to be spending. There's nothing wrong with asking what the hourly rate is, and for a rough estimate of how long the tattoo will take.
Correspondingly, how do you know how much a tattoo will cost?
The average cost of a simple tattoo can be calculated at $10 per square inch. So if you get a 6 x 6 inch tattoo (36 square inches), you will pay roughly $360. Again, this is just an estimate. Consult with your artist to get an accurate price.
Beside above, do tattoos really hurt?
So getting a tattoo is generally always painful, though people may experience different levels of pain. The most painful places to get tattooed are those with the least fat, most nerve endings, and thinnest skin. Bony areas usually hurt a lot. Read on to find out which spots are likely to be most and least painful.
How long does a tattoo take to get?
How much is a 3 hour tattoo?
Average Hourly Tattoo Rates
Tattoo Artist | $ Hourly Rate | Full Sleeve |
Apprentice or Beginner (1-3 yrs) | $80 - $120 per hour | $800 - $1000 |
Solo Tattoo Artist (3-5 yrs) | $120 - $150 per hour | $1200 - $1500 |
Established Artist (5-10 yrs) | $150 - $180 per hour | $1500 - $1800 |
Teaching Artist (10+ yrs) | $150 - $220 per hour | $2000+ |