What does a gym cost in the Netherlands? Complete price guide 2026

The question “what does a gym cost?” sounds straightforward, but the answer depends on three things: the type of membership, whether you train in a large city or a small town, and whether you read the fine print. Based on our database of 2,826 gyms across the whole of the Netherlands, we provide an honest overview of prices in 2026 — including registration fees, 4-weekly billing, and the three tiers into which almost every provider falls.

Short answer: the average price

The average price for a gym membership in the Netherlands is between €20 and €75 per month. The three tiers in the market:

• Budget (€20–€30/month) — Basic-Fit, Fit For Free, smaller independent gyms
• Mid-range (€30–€45/month) — SportCity, TrainMore, specialist gyms (CrossFit, boutique)
• Premium (€50–€75+/month) — David Lloyd, Anytime Fitness (Premier), hotel and wellness clubs

The cheapest option is Basic‑Fit Comfort at €24.99 per 4 weeks (source: Basic‑Fit), which works out to approximately €27/month because Basic‑Fit invoices 13 periods per year rather than 12.

Price per chain in the Netherlands (2026)

The eight largest chains at a glance. Prices exclude registration fees unless otherwise stated.

Want to compare by your location? Browse our pages per chain: Basic‑Fit (118 locations), SportCity (112), Anytime Fitness (117), and TrainMore (33).

Hidden costs to watch out for

Competitors rarely write about these three pitfalls.

1. Registration fee (€20–€50) — charged by almost every major chain. Basic‑Fit €19.99, SportCity €29.99. Often absent at local boutique gyms or tied to short-term promotional offers.

2. 4-weekly billing — 13 periods per year instead of 12. A “€25 per 4 weeks” membership effectively costs €27.08 per month. Always convert when comparing budgets.

3. Automatic renewal — since 2011, memberships are cancellable on a monthly basis after the first year. Always check your notice period (usually 1 month).

For more details on unexpected costs, read our comparison: is €40 per month a lot?.

Price by city and province

Gyms in large cities are on average 20–30% more expensive than in rural areas (RTL Nieuws on sports membership fees). In our dataset we see:

• Gyms in Amsterdam — premium segment over-represented
• Gyms in Rotterdam — broad range from budget to high-end
• Gyms in Utrecht — many boutique and specialist options
• Gyms in Den Haag — mix of chains and local providers

Is €40 per month a lot?

For a mid-range gym with group classes, 24/7 access, or wellness facilities, €40 is in line with the market. For basic fitness with no extras, it is at the higher end. We explored this in full in the in-depth article Is €40 per month a lot for a gym?.

The three most expensive sports in the Netherlands

Gym membership ranks among the top 3 most affordable sports. According to the Contributiemonitor by Mulier Instituut, these are the three most expensive sports in the Netherlands (annual membership fee):

1. Golf — approximately €1,069 per year
2. Hockey (senior) — €320 to €349 per year
3. Tennis (senior) — €180 to €280 per year

A gym membership at €27/month costs €351/year — comparable to hockey, and considerably cheaper than golf.

Saving money on your membership

• Choose flex only if you plan to train for fewer than 6 months — annual contracts are 20–30% cheaper
• Avoid registration fees via ongoing promotions (January, September) or by choosing local gyms with no registration fee
• Train during off-peak hours at chains that offer off-peak memberships (e.g. TrainMore Off‑Peak)
• Ask about employer schemes — many employers reimburse 50% through corporate fitness arrangements

Gym for short-term use?

Not sure whether you’ll stay longer than 3 months? Then an annual contract may not be worth it. See our guide Gym for 1 month for all flexible options.

Find the best gym for your budget

Gymsearch.nl has mapped 2,826 gyms across the whole of the Netherlands. You can filter by 24/7 access, group classes, women-only, and more. View all gyms →

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