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Walk-In Tattoo Shops in Columbia, SC

10 of the 47 tattoo shops we list in Columbia have walk-in tattoo appointments, no booking required.

Most studios require a scheduled consultation for custom work but still take walk-ins for flash designs or small pieces — a split Google Maps can't show, since the listing just says 'tattoo shop' either way. Every shop tagged here states walk-ins are welcome on its own website, not just in an old customer review.

  1. Copper Finch Tattoo

    10203 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229-4379

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  2. Born Again Tattoo

    2002 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205-1677

    Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  3. The Howling Dog Collective

    4018 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

    12 - 8      Tuesday to Saturday

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  4. 36 South Tattoo

    2301 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-5660

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website Directions

  5. Immaculate Body Piercing

    2009 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205-1681

    We offer walk-in jewelry shopping Tue-Sat from 12-6:30pm.

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  6. Integrity Ink SC

    514 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3057

    Tuesday - Saturday: 11am-7p

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website Directions

  7. Shavon's Purple Lotus Tattoo

    1028 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205-1637

    THURSDAY - SUNDAY 10AM - until last client is served.

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website Directions

  8. Animated Canvas Custom Tattoo

    1209 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201-3139

    Walk-ins welcome
    Call Website Directions

  9. Tattoos by Gidget

    7352 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-7620

    Walk-ins welcome
    Call Website Directions

  10. Tattoo Factory

    4051 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210-4003

    Walk-ins welcome
    Call Website Directions
Show up early, ideally at opening. Walk-in slots fill by early afternoon at busy shops, especially on weekends, and most want cash or a card with no guarantee they'll take Venmo or CashApp — bring photo ID, since a legitimate shop won't ink anyone without one. Ask on the phone whether walk-ins are flash-sheet only or if an artist can free-hand size a custom idea same-day.

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Good to know

Can you walk into a tattoo shop and get a tattoo the same day?

Yes, at shops that accept walk-ins for flash tattoos — pre-drawn designs sized on the spot, usually done in under an hour for $80-150 depending on size and the shop's minimum. Custom pieces almost always need a scheduled consult first, even at walk-in-friendly shops, so call ahead if you want original art rather than a design off the wall.

What is a tattoo shop's minimum price?

Most U.S. shops charge a flat minimum of $50-100 even for the smallest tattoo, covering setup, ink, and a sterile needle cartridge regardless of size. Walk-in flash pieces often land right at that minimum, while larger custom work is typically billed hourly at $100-200 per hour.