Is City Fitness cheaper than Anytime Fitness NZ?

Yes — significantly. City Fitness Basic starts at $7.99/week vs Anytime Fitness at $16.95/week. Over 12 months, City Fitness saves approximately $468.

Does City Fitness have a contract?

City Fitness has a 4-week minimum period but no long-term lock-in contract. Anytime Fitness requires a 12-month commitment.

Can I use City Fitness in multiple cities?

Yes — with the City Fitness Black Card membership ($14.99/week), you get access to all City Fitness clubs nationwide. The Basic membership ($7.99/week) is single-club only.

NZ Gym Guide

City Fitness vs Anytime Fitness — Quick Comparison

Factor	City Fitness	Anytime Fitness
Price (Basic, from)	$7.99/week	$16.95/week
Price (multi-club)	$14.99/week (Black Card)	$16.95/week
Joining fee	$29 (often waived)	$49
Contract	No lock-in (4-week min)	12 months
24/7 access	Yes	Yes
NZ locations	30+	100+
Worldwide access	No	Yes — worldwide Anytime network
Group fitness	Very limited	Varies by club
App / tracking	Basic	Better

Price — The Biggest Difference

City Fitness Basic is $7.99/week — nearly half the price of Anytime Fitness Basic at $16.95/week. Over 12 months that's a saving of $468. Even the City Fitness Black Card ($14.99/week, multi-club access) is cheaper than Anytime Fitness. If price is your primary consideration, City Fitness wins clearly. The joining fees are also in City Fitness' favour ($29 vs $49, both sometimes waived).

Contract Flexibility

City Fitness has no long-term lock-in — just a 4-week minimum. Anytime Fitness requires a 12-month commitment. If your circumstances might change (moving, job change, travel), City Fitness is far lower risk. Leaving an Anytime Fitness contract early typically involves paying out the remainder.

Club Network

Anytime Fitness has approximately 100+ NZ locations vs City Fitness' 30+. Outside major NZ cities, City Fitness coverage is limited — Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin, and a few others. Anytime Fitness has clubs in many smaller cities and towns. If you live outside a major city, City Fitness may simply not be available near you. Anytime Fitness also includes worldwide reciprocal access to over 5,000 clubs globally — genuinely useful for frequent international travellers.

Facilities and Equipment

Both chains are equipment-focused with no pools or group fitness studios. The equipment standard at City Fitness is solid for the price — you get cardio, free weights, and functional training at a standard that matches most Anytime Fitness clubs. Anytime clubs tend to be slightly larger with more machine variety, but the practical difference for most members is minimal. Neither chain will impress with premium facilities.

Who Should Choose City Fitness?

Budget-conscious members — $7.99/week is hard to beat anywhere
Members in major NZ cities where City Fitness has coverage
Anyone who wants 24/7 access with no long-term commitment
Solo trainers who don't need group fitness or premium facilities
People who don't travel internationally and don't need worldwide club access

Who Should Choose Anytime Fitness?

Members in smaller cities and towns where City Fitness isn't present
Frequent international travellers who want worldwide club access
Members who want the widest possible NZ club coverage
People who prefer the slightly larger clubs that Anytime typically offers
Anyone travelling between multiple NZ cities regularly

The Verdict

City Fitness is the better deal for the vast majority of NZ members. The $7.99/week Basic rate with no lock-in and 24/7 access is exceptional value — you save $468/year vs Anytime Fitness and have more flexibility. The only reasons to choose Anytime Fitness are: you live in a city or town where City Fitness doesn't have a club, or you travel internationally regularly and want worldwide club access. If neither of those applies, City Fitness is the smarter choice.

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