Equinox membership starts at $235 a month. Twelve months of dues comes to $2,820; no national joining or annual fee is published, so treat that as the floor. All figures below come from official U.S. sources reviewed on 11 July 2026. See also the full first-year cost breakdown, every fee and discount.
How much does Equinox cost per month?
Equinox costs from $235 per month in the United States, based on rates published on its official club pages as of 11 July 2026. The published range runs from $235 to $280 a month depending on the tier and the club you join. That makes it the most expensive of the 4 premium clubs in our index.
| Tier | As published | Monthly equivalent | 12 months of dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published rate | $235 per month | $235 | $2,820 |
| Published rate | $280 per month | $280 | $3,360 |
| Monthly equivalents convert non-monthly billing at 26 payments a year for biweekly and 52 for weekly. Dues only — joining and annual fees are added further down. | |||
Equinox publishes these membership levels: Single-club access; Regional or all-access options where offered; Destination-level access for selected premium clubs; Equinox+ digital access included with eligible membership. Names and inclusions vary by location, so compare access rights and mandatory fees rather than tier names.
What does Equinox actually cost in the first year?
Equinox costs about $2,820 in the first year on dues alone, at $235 a month. No joining or annual fee is published nationally, so this is the floor rather than the final number. Treat this as a floor rather than a final number: Equinox does not publish an annual fee or a joining fee nationally, so your club may add one.
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 months of dues | $2,820 |
| First-year total | $2,820 |
| Calculated from the published figures above. Excludes sales tax, optional add-ons and any local promotion. Your club may differ. | |
Held at today’s published rates, three years of membership comes to about $8,460. Dues rarely stay flat that long, so treat this as a baseline for comparison rather than a forecast — how Equinox handles price increases.
Does Equinox charge a joining fee?
Equinox does not publish a national joining fee. The amount is set at club level and is the single most negotiable line on the agreement, so ask for it in writing and ask whether the current promotion waives it.
Does Equinox have an annual fee?
Equinox does not publish a national annual or facility fee. Some locations charge one and some do not, so confirm it before you sign and ask which month it bills.
What do you get for the money at Equinox?
For $235 a month, Equinox includes unlimited signature classes, steam rooms and luxury locker rooms, Equinox+ on-demand library, spa and private Pilates at selected clubs, precision personal training. Access is tied to the purchased club group; one-club plans do not automatically include every Equinox.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facilities | unlimited signature classes, steam rooms and luxury locker rooms, Equinox+ on-demand library, spa and private Pilates at selected clubs, precision personal training |
| Access scope | Access is tied to the purchased club group; one-club plans do not automatically include every Equinox. |
| Guests | Guest access is managed through the club or Equinox+ app and may have limits. See the full Equinox guest pass rules. |
| Minimum age | Club policies govern minors and children; many clubs are adult-focused, while selected locations have Kids Club. |
| From reviewed official Equinox pages, 11 July 2026. Inclusions vary by club. | |
What does Equinox cost per workout?
At two visits a week, Equinox costs about $27.12 per workout in year one. Three times a week brings it down to $18.08, and five times a week to $10.85. This is the number that decides whether a membership beats paying per session — a gym is only cheap if you actually turn up.
| How often you go | Cost per visit, year one |
|---|---|
| Once a week (52 a year) | $54.23 |
| Twice a week (104 a year) | $27.12 |
| Three times a week (156 a year) | $18.08 |
| Five times a week (260 a year) | $10.85 |
| First-year total divided by visits. Uses the calculated first-year figure above, so joining and annual fees are included. | |
How does Equinox compare with other premium clubs?
Equinox is 4th of the 4 premium clubs we track on published starting price, at $235 a month against a category median of $148 — about 59% above the median for the category.
| Brand | From / month |
|---|---|
| Genesis Health Clubs | $59 |
| VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa | $99 |
| Bay Club | $197 |
| Equinox | $235 |
| Lowest published starting rate per brand, normalised to a monthly figure. | |
Equinox prices by location
Equinox prices differ by club, and the gap is real. These are figures taken from individual official Equinox location pages, not national averages — which is why the rate you are quoted may not match the headline price.
| Location | Monthly | Annual fee | Joining | First year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn, New York | $235/month | Not shown | Offer-dependent | $2,820 plus joining charges |
| Wall Street, New York | $250/month | Not shown | Offer-dependent | $3,000 plus joining charges |
| East 85th Street, New York | $280/month | Not shown | Offer-dependent | $3,360 plus joining charges |
| From reviewed official club pages, 11 July 2026. | ||||
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Is there a Equinox free trial?
Yes — Equinox offers a free trial or day pass at participating U.S. clubs. No universal $0 public trial was published; Equinox generally uses a scheduled club visit. Use it before you commit: it is the only way to check the equipment queue and class availability at the times you would actually train.
How to pay less at Equinox
Corporate memberships and selected partner arrangements may be available; no universal student, senior or military price was confirmed.
- Ask what the joining fee is today — promotions rotate, and a waived joining fee is the most common concession staff can authorise.
- Ask whether paying annually up front reduces the effective monthly rate.
- Check corporate, student and military eligibility before you sign, not after: most operators will not backdate a discount.
Can Equinox raise your price?
Equinox can change dues during your membership, and the notice you get is set by the agreement you sign, not by a national policy. State and agreement specific; use a documented channel and keep confirmation.
Is Equinox worth it?
Equinox is the right choice if you are high-income members who will use classes, premium locations and recovery amenities frequently. Look elsewhere if you are among price-sensitive users or people needing a simple no-frills gym.
How do you cancel Equinox?
Equinox states that members may cancel in club with a manager, by mail under the agreement, by emailing Cancellations@Equinox.com, or through the online account. State-specific notice periods apply. Full step-by-step detail, including how notice must be delivered, is in our Equinox cancellation guide.
Equinox pricing: common questions
How much is Equinox a month?
Equinox starts at $235 a month on published U.S. rates as of 11 July 2026. The top published tier is $280 a month.
What is the real first-year cost of Equinox?
About $2,820, or roughly $235 a month once joining and annual charges are spread over twelve months.
Is Equinox good value?
At two visits a week it works out at about $27.12 per workout in year one, and $18.08 per workout at three visits a week.
Does Equinox have an annual fee?
Equinox does not publish a national annual fee. Some clubs charge one, so confirm the amount and the billing month before signing.
Does Equinox offer a free trial?
Yes at participating U.S. clubs. No universal $0 public trial was published; Equinox generally uses a scheduled club visit
Is Equinox cheaper than other premium clubs?
Equinox is 4th of the 4 premium clubs we track on starting price, against a category median of $148 a month.
Does Equinox offer student or military discounts?
Corporate memberships and selected partner arrangements may be available; no universal student, senior or military price was confirmed.
How much notice does Equinox need to cancel?
State and agreement specific; use a documented channel and keep confirmation.
How we verified this. Every dollar figure above is taken from Equinox’s official U.S. membership, club or terms pages, reviewed on 11 July 2026. Figures marked as calculated are arithmetic on those published numbers — we do not estimate prices. Where a charge is not published nationally we say so rather than guessing. Local clubs, promotions and taxes change the final total. See our pricing methodology.