Planet Fitness membership starts at $15 a month, with a $49 annual fee. Once the joining and annual charges are counted, the realistic first-year total is $230 — about $19.17 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 Planet Fitness cost per month?
Planet Fitness costs from $15 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 $15 to $24.99 a month depending on the tier and the club you join. That makes it cheaper than 2 of the 11 budget gyms in our index and dearer than 8.
| Tier | As published | Monthly equivalent | 12 months of dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $15 per month | $15 | $180 |
| PF Black Card | $24.99 per month | $24.99 | $299.88 |
| 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. | |||
Planet Fitness publishes these membership levels: Classic home-club membership; PF Black Card multi-club membership; Paid-in-full or promotional plans at selected clubs. Names and inclusions vary by location, so compare access rights and mandatory fees rather than tier names.
What does Planet Fitness actually cost in the first year?
Planet Fitness costs about $230 in the first year, which works out at $19.17 a month once the joining and annual charges are spread across twelve months. That is $4.17 a month more than the $15 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 | $180 |
| Annual / facility fee | $49 |
| Enrollment fee (lowest published) | $1 |
| First-year total | $230 |
| 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 $688. Dues rarely stay flat that long, so treat this as a baseline for comparison rather than a forecast — how Planet Fitness handles price increases.
Does Planet Fitness charge a joining fee?
Yes — Planet Fitness charges a joining fee starting at $1. As published: $1–$59 one-time in the reviewed Evansville, IN and Greenbriar, VA official offers. 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 Planet Fitness have an annual fee?
Yes — Planet Fitness charges an annual fee of $49. As published: $49/year on the reviewed national and official club offers. 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 Planet Fitness add to your bill?
Beyond dues and the annual fee, Planet Fitness publishes this additional charge: $5 per visit can apply after more than 10 visits to a non-home club in one calendar month.
What do you get for the money at Planet Fitness?
For $15 a month, Planet Fitness includes cardio and strength equipment, PF Black Card multi-club access, guest privileges on Black Card, HydroMassage or recovery amenities at participating clubs, locker rooms and showers. Classic is centered on the home club. PF Black Card includes access to participating Planet Fitness locations, subject to reciprocal-use rules and possible limits or charges at non-home clubs.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facilities | cardio and strength equipment, PF Black Card multi-club access, guest privileges on Black Card, HydroMassage or recovery amenities at participating clubs, locker rooms and showers |
| Access scope | Classic is centered on the home club. PF Black Card includes access to participating Planet Fitness locations, subject to reciprocal-use rules and possible limits or charges at non-home clubs. |
| Guests | PF Black Card members can bring one guest per visit; guests must follow age, waiver and amenity restrictions and do not receive all Black Card perks. See the full Planet Fitness guest pass rules. |
| Minimum age | Members generally must be at least 13; minors require parent or guardian involvement under published rules. |
| From reviewed official Planet Fitness pages, 11 July 2026. Inclusions vary by club. | |
What does Planet Fitness cost per workout?
At two visits a week, Planet Fitness costs about $2.21 per workout in year one. Three times a week brings it down to $1.47, and five times a week to $0.88. 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) | $4.42 |
| Twice a week (104 a year) | $2.21 |
| Three times a week (156 a year) | $1.47 |
| Five times a week (260 a year) | $0.88 |
| First-year total divided by visits. Uses the calculated first-year figure above, so joining and annual fees are included. | |
How does Planet Fitness compare with other budget gyms?
Planet Fitness is 9th of the 11 budget gyms we track on published starting price, at $15 a month against a category median of $14.99 — almost exactly at the category median.
| Brand | From / month |
|---|---|
| Chuze Fitness | $9.99 |
| Crunch Fitness | $9.99 |
| Fitness Connection | $10 |
| YouFit Gyms | $10.83 |
| TruFit Athletic Clubs | $14.08 |
| Amped Fitness | $14.99 |
| VASA Fitness | $14.99 |
| EōS Fitness | $15 |
| Planet Fitness | $15 |
| Blink Fitness (PureGym US) | $24 |
| Retro Fitness | $31.99 |
| Lowest published starting rate per brand, normalised to a monthly figure. | |
Planet Fitness prices by location
Planet Fitness prices differ by club, and the gap is real. These are figures taken from individual official Planet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National starting offer | $15 Classic / $24.99 Black Card | $49 | Varies by club | From $229 Classic before startup/tax |
| From reviewed official club pages, 11 July 2026. | ||||
Calculated from published starting dues plus annual fee; local checkout controls.
Is there a Planet Fitness free trial?
Yes — Planet Fitness offers a free trial or day pass at participating U.S. clubs. $0 for the official one-day pass at participating clubs. 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 Planet Fitness
No universal national student, senior or military membership discount was confirmed. Planet Fitness publishes partner rewards and runs the seasonal High School Summer Pass for eligible teens.
- 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 Planet Fitness raise your price?
Planet Fitness can change dues during your membership, and the notice you get is set by the agreement you sign, not by a national policy. To generally stop monthly billing, the home club should receive cancellation by the 10th; to stop an upcoming annual fee, generally by the 25th of the prior month.
Is Planet Fitness worth it?
Planet Fitness is the right choice if you are budget-focused beginners who want basic equipment and a large network. Look elsewhere if you are among members who require pools, childcare, extensive group classes or heavy specialist lifting equipment.
How do you cancel Planet Fitness?
Eligible members may cancel online through the member portal; other memberships can require cancellation at the home club or by written mail under the agreement. Full step-by-step detail, including how notice must be delivered, is in our Planet Fitness cancellation guide.
Planet Fitness pricing: common questions
How much is Planet Fitness a month?
Planet Fitness starts at $15 a month on published U.S. rates as of 11 July 2026. The top published tier is $24.99 a month.
What is the real first-year cost of Planet Fitness?
About $230, or roughly $19.17 a month once joining and annual charges are spread over twelve months.
Is Planet Fitness good value?
At two visits a week it works out at about $2.21 per workout in year one, and $1.47 per workout at three visits a week.
Does Planet Fitness have an annual fee?
Yes. $49/year on the reviewed national and official club offers
Is there a joining fee at Planet Fitness?
Yes, from $1. $1–$59 one-time in the reviewed Evansville, IN and Greenbriar, VA official offers
Does Planet Fitness offer a free trial?
Yes at participating U.S. clubs. $0 for the official one-day pass at participating clubs
Is Planet Fitness cheaper than other budget gyms?
Planet Fitness is 9th of the 11 budget gyms we track on starting price, against a category median of $14.99 a month.
Does Planet Fitness offer student or military discounts?
No universal national student, senior or military membership discount was confirmed. Planet Fitness publishes partner rewards and runs the seasonal High School Summer Pass for eligible teens.
How we verified this. Every dollar figure above is taken from Planet 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.