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Is €40 per month a lot for a gym? (2026)

€40 per month is in line with the market for mid-range gyms, but high if you only want basic fitness. Here's how to decide whether it's worth it.

By Gymsearch Editorial

Short answer: €40 per month is in line with the market for a mid-range gym, but towards the upper end if you only use basic fitness facilities. Whether it’s “a lot” depends on what you get for it. Here’s the check in 4 steps.

What do you get for €40 per month?

This is what you can expect in 2026 for €40:

  • SportCity CITY ONE Flex (€36.99/4 wks = approx. €40/month) — one location, cancellable monthly
  • TrainMore All‑In (€38/month) — all clubs, all group classes
  • Local boutique gyms — often more personal, fewer machines, group classes included
  • Anytime Fitness — from €42–€47/4 wks in smaller cities

If it includes group classes, 24/7 access, or wellness, then €40 is a fair price. If it’s bare-bones fitness with no extras, you’re paying 30–50% more than necessary.

Compare with the average price

According to our price guide for the Netherlands:

  • Budget: €20–€30/month
  • Mid-range: €30–€45/month ← €40 falls here
  • Premium: €50–€75+/month

€40 sits comfortably in the mid-range, but towards the upper end of it.

The 4‑step check

1. Do you go more than twice a week? Fewer than twice a week = money wasted. Read is exercising once a week worth it?.

2. Do you use the extras? Group classes, wellness, sauna, coaching. If you only pick up dumbbells: switch to a budget gym.

3. Do you need 24/7 access? Do you work irregular hours? Then €40 for 24/7 access is reasonable.

4. Personal atmosphere? A small boutique with 100 members ≠ Basic‑Fit with 3,000. You pay more for a smaller, quieter environment.

Alternatives by price range

If €40 feels like too much:

If €40 feels fine:

Veelgestelde vragen

Is €40 per month a lot for a gym?
For a mid-range gym with group classes, 24/7 access, or wellness, €40 is in line with the market. For basic fitness alone with no extras, you're paying 30–50% too much — in that case you'd be better off with a budget chain such as Basic-Fit (€27/month) or Fit For Free (€22.50/4 wks).
What do I get for €40 per month?
Typically: unlimited group classes, a mid-range club (SportCity, TrainMore All-In), often 24/7 access, and sometimes a small wellness area. At Anytime Fitness and boutique studios you get more personal contact but fewer machines.
Is €40 per month more expensive than the Dutch average?
Yes, the Dutch average is around €30–€35 per month. €40 sits in the upper mid-range. Read our average gym price guide for all rates.

Further reading: Basic‑Fit price per month · Average gym price · Gym for 1 month

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