The Cheapest NZ Gyms Ranked by Price
City Fitness is the cheapest major gym chain in New Zealand, with Basic memberships starting from $7.99/week. Jetts comes in second for flexibility — no lock-in with prices from around $14.95/week. Here's how all major chains compare:
| Gym | From (weekly) | Joining fee | Lock-in? | 24/7? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Fitness | $7.99 | $0–$49 | No (4-week min) | No |
| YMCA | $10–$14 | $25–$50 | No | No |
| Jetts | $14.95 | $0 (promo) | No | Yes |
| Snap Fitness | $16.95 | $49 | No | Yes |
| Anytime Fitness | $18.95 | $99 | 12 months | Yes |
| Les Mills | $22.50 | $99 | 12 months | No |
| F45 | $55 | $0 | Flexible | No |
| ClassPass | $36/mo | $0 | Monthly | No |
City Fitness — Cheapest Overall
City Fitness runs a franchise model across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and more. Their Basic membership (from $7.99/week) covers unlimited access to your home club with weights, cardio, and locker rooms. The All-Access membership ($14.99/week) lets you use any City Fitness location nationwide. There's usually no joining fee with online signup — and their minimum term is just 4 weeks, making it one of the most flexible budget gyms in NZ.
YMCA — Cheapest for Families and Beginners
The YMCA charges between $10–$14/week for individual memberships and offers genuine family rates that undercut most chains. If you want a pool, sauna, and crèche at a budget price, the Y is hard to beat. Coverage is limited (mainly Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin) but where they operate, they offer exceptional value.
Jetts — Cheapest No-Lock-In Option
If you want 24/7 access and no long-term contract, Jetts is your best bet in the budget category. They regularly run promotions with no joining fee. The monthly rate works out to roughly $14.95/week — more than City Fitness, but you can cancel anytime with no notice period penalty.
How to Get the Cheapest Gym Membership in NZ
- Sign up online — most chains offer waived joining fees for online signups.
- Ask about student, senior, or community rates — City Fitness and YMCA in particular offer discounts.
- Look for January or June specials — gyms run promotions heavily in both months.
- Consider a 12-month upfront payment — many gyms offer 2 free months if you pay annually.
- Try ClassPass first — the first month is free, and you can trial several gyms before committing.
- Avoid add-ons you won't use — personal training packages are the #1 upsell that blows budgets.
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