See what LA Fitness really costs: monthly dues, the initiation fee, the annual fee and your first-year total. Then compare plans, check benefits and learn how to manage your membership.
Type the figures from your club's enrollment page. An estimate, not a quote.
Assumes 12 months of dues plus the fees you enter. Taxes and extras not included. Full calculatorFollow the path from the first price question to managing your membership. Each hub links to detailed guides.
Monthly dues, initiation fee, annual fee and first-year total explained.
Explore →Basic, Classic and Signature options and how to compare them.
Explore →What is typically included, and why it depends on your club.
Explore →Try a club first: passes, trials and bringing a guest.
Explore →Cancel, freeze or transfer, with the official freeze fee.
Explore →Find your club and confirm hours and local pricing.
Explore →Zumba, yoga, cycling, HIIT and how schedules work.
Explore →Pools, equipment, personal training and more.
Explore →Enrollment pages show different options, fees and inclusions by club.
Monthly dues, initiation fee, annual fee, optional extras and taxes.
One-time charges make year one different from later years.
Read the agreement you sign and keep your confirmation.
Your total is more than one number. Use this table to read any quote line by line, then see the membership fees guide.
| Cost component | What it is | When you pay | Varies by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly dues | Recurring payment for your membership | Every billing cycle | Club, plan, offer |
| Initiation fee | One-time fee to join, sometimes reduced or waived | At enrollment | Club, promotions |
| Annual fee | A yearly charge on top of monthly dues | Once a year, per your agreement | Club, plan |
| First payment | The total due when you enroll | At enrollment | Offer |
| Optional amenities | Extras you choose to add | As selected | Club, plan |
| Taxes | Where applicable | With each charge | Location |
Options and inclusions differ by club, so this checklist shows what to verify rather than guessing. Read Basic vs Classic and the Signature Club guide.
| What to compare | Basic | Classic | Signature Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club access | Verify at your club | Verify at your club | Verify at your club |
| Nationwide access | Verify | Verify | Verify |
| Amenities | Verify | Verify | Expanded set (club-specific) |
| Classes and pool | Club-dependent | Club-dependent | Club-dependent |
| Guest privileges | Verify | Verify | Verify |
| Price | Set by club and offer | Set by club and offer | Set by club and offer |
Add every fee from your enrollment page. Results are estimates.
Know your options before you commit. See the membership agreement checklist too.
| Option | What it does | Cost | Where to start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Pause a month-to-month membership | $10 per month for Monthly Dues members (official Member Services) | Freeze guide |
| Transfer or relocate | Move to another club | Depends on plan and agreement | Transfer guide |
| Cancel | End your membership | Depends on agreement and timing | Cancellation guide |
A clear breakdown of the fees you may see when joining: monthly dues, initiation fee, annual fee, first payment, optional…
Read guide →What the annual fee is, when it can be charged, and how it changes your first-year and long-term cost.
Read guide →The initiation fee (also called an enrollment or joining fee): when it applies, why it varies and how promotions can change it.
Read guide →Your first year usually costs more than twelve months of dues. Here is how to add up every charge.
Read guide →How guest passes generally work, who can use one, and what to verify before you visit.
Read guide →Fact-based comparisons of LA Fitness with other gym chains. We compare what to check, not who wins.
Read guide →It varies by club and offer. Add monthly dues, initiation fee, annual fee, optional extras and taxes. See the cost guide.
It depends on the club and plan. See monthly cost.
A yearly charge on top of dues. See annual fee.
A one-time joining fee that can vary or be waived. See initiation fee.
Terms depend on your membership option; read your agreement.
Free-pass offers have been promoted; see the free trial guide.
Disclaimer. MembershipCosts is an independent informational resource. It is not affiliated with, operated by, or endorsed by LA Fitness. Prices, fees and offers vary by club and change; confirm with LA Fitness before you join. See our disclaimer.