LA Fitness membership starts at $29.99 a month, with a $59 annual fee. Once the joining and annual charges are counted, the realistic first-year total is $443.88 — about $36.99 a month. 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 LA Fitness cost per month?
LA Fitness costs from $29.99 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 $29.99 to $49.99 a month depending on the tier and the club you join. That makes it cheaper than 4 of the 9 full-service gyms in our index and dearer than 4.
| Tier | As published | Monthly equivalent | 12 months of dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published rate | $29.99 per month | $29.99 | $359.88 |
| Published rate | $39.99 per month | $39.99 | $479.88 |
| Published rate | $49.99 per month | $49.99 | $599.88 |
| 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. | |||
LA Fitness publishes these membership levels: Club-of-enrollment access; Multi-club or state access on eligible offers; Separate studio, training and family add-ons. Names and inclusions vary by location, so compare access rights and mandatory fees rather than tier names.
What do you get for the money at LA Fitness?
For $29.99 a month, LA Fitness includes cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, pools at many locations, basketball and racquet sports at selected clubs, childcare and personal training at participating clubs. Access depends on the exact local offer. Club-of-enrollment plans focus on the selected club; eligible multi-club plans expand access within the stated territory but do not automatically include every premium club or product.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facilities | cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, pools at many locations, basketball and racquet sports at selected clubs, childcare and personal training at participating clubs |
| Access scope | Access depends on the exact local offer. Club-of-enrollment plans focus on the selected club; eligible multi-club plans expand access within the stated territory but do not automatically include every premium club or product. |
| Guests | Members can invite eligible VIP guests through the account system; published invitations can provide a complimentary seven-day pass, subject to club terms. See the full LA Fitness guest pass rules. |
| Minimum age | Generally 16, or 13 with a parent or legal guardian, under published enrollment rules. |
| From reviewed official LA Fitness pages, 11 July 2026. Inclusions vary by club. | |
How does LA Fitness compare with other full-service gyms?
LA Fitness is 5th of the 9 full-service gyms we track on published starting price, at $29.99 a month against a category median of $29.99 — almost exactly at the category median.
| Brand | From / month |
|---|---|
| The Edge Fitness Clubs | $9.99 |
| UFC Gym | $19.99 |
| City Sports Club | $29.99 |
| Esporta Fitness | $29.99 |
| LA Fitness | $29.99 |
| 24 Hour Fitness | $31.99 |
| Onelife Fitness | $32.99 |
| New York Sports Clubs | $57 |
| Chicago Athletic Clubs | $84 |
| Lowest published starting rate per brand, normalised to a monthly figure. | |
What does LA Fitness actually cost in the first year?
LA Fitness costs about $443.88 in the first year, which works out at $36.99 a month once the joining and annual charges are spread across twelve months. That is $7 a month more than the $29.99 headline rate — the gap is exactly what most people miss when they compare gyms on the advertised price alone.
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 months of dues | $359.88 |
| Annual / facility fee | $59 |
| Enrollment fee (lowest published) | $25 |
| First-year total | $443.88 |
| 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 $1,281.64. Dues rarely stay flat that long, so treat this as a baseline for comparison rather than a forecast — how LA Fitness handles price increases.
LA Fitness prices by location
LA Fitness prices differ by club, and the gap is real. These are figures taken from individual official LA Fitness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Garden, Florida | $19.99 | $69 | $99 + first/last month | $407.88 before tax |
| Bear, Delaware | $29.99 | $69 | $0 + first/last month | $428.88 before tax |
| Chicago, Illinois | $34.99 | $69 | $4 + first month | $492.88 before tax |
| From reviewed official club pages, 11 July 2026. | ||||
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Is there a LA Fitness free trial?
Yes — LA Fitness offers a free trial or day pass at participating U.S. clubs. $0 for the official 3-day guest pass. 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.
Is LA Fitness worth it?
LA Fitness is the right choice if you are users who want a full-service club with classes, pools and multi-club options. Look elsewhere if you are among users seeking one simple national price or guaranteed identical amenities at every club.
Does LA Fitness charge a joining fee?
Yes — LA Fitness charges a joining fee starting at $25. As published: $0–$25 one-time across reviewed official U.S. rate pages; first and last month may also be due. It is a one-off charge, and it is the line staff most often have authority to waive, so always ask before you sign.
Does LA Fitness have an annual fee?
Yes — LA Fitness charges an annual fee of $59. As published: $59–$69/year across reviewed official U.S. rate pages. It is billed once a year on top of your monthly dues, and it is the charge members most often forget, because it typically lands one to two months after you join rather than on day one.
What else can LA Fitness add to your bill?
Beyond dues and the annual fee, LA Fitness publishes this additional charge: $10/month for an eligible membership freeze under the official membership FAQ.
LA Fitness pricing: common questions
How much is LA Fitness a month?
LA Fitness starts at $29.99 a month on published U.S. rates as of 11 July 2026. The top published tier is $49.99 a month.
What is the real first-year cost of LA Fitness?
About $443.88, or roughly $36.99 a month once joining and annual charges are spread over twelve months.
Is LA Fitness good value?
At two visits a week it works out at about $4.27 per workout in year one, and $2.85 per workout at three visits a week.
Does LA Fitness have an annual fee?
Yes. $59–$69/year across reviewed official U.S. rate pages
Is there a joining fee at LA Fitness?
Yes, from $25. $0–$25 one-time across reviewed official U.S. rate pages; first and last month may also be due
Does LA Fitness offer a free trial?
Yes at participating U.S. clubs. $0 for the official 3-day guest pass
Is LA Fitness cheaper than other full-service gyms?
LA Fitness is 5th of the 9 full-service gyms we track on starting price, against a category median of $29.99 a month.
Does LA Fitness offer student or military discounts?
Corporate membership programs are published. No universal national student, senior or military discount was confirmed; local and wellness-program eligibility can vary.
How we verified this. Every dollar figure above is taken from LA Fitness’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.