The Best Gym Membership in Christchurch
We compare the memberships costs, classes and facilities of Christchurch's gyms, including Anytime Fitness, Les Mills, City Fitness, Snap Fitness and Affinity Fitness.
Updated 8 May 2025
Summary:
Our guide covers:
Summary:
- If you're looking to join a gym in Christchurch, the facilities, operating hours, class schedules and membership costs vary significantly. Gym membership fees add up quickly, especially when you pay for services you won’t use. Our extensive Christchurch gym comparison guide helps you decide which gym offers what you need at prices you can afford.
- The purpose of this guide is to bring transparency to membership costs. For many years, gym prices have been difficult to determine without an in-person meeting at the gym. This has changed slightly since the arrival of 24/7 gym chains, but a lot more still needs to happen. We anticipate updating this guide as more gyms become transparent with their pricing.
Our guide covers:
- Christchurch Gym Memberships - Frequently Asked Questions
- Compare Christchurch Gyms Costs and Benefits - Anytime Fitness vs Les Mills vs City Fitness vs Snap Fitness vs Affinity Fitness
- Top Christchurch Gyms
Christchurch Gym Memberships - Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a gym membership cost?
The weekly pricing for a gym varies significantly. At a number of Christchurch locations, you can pay anything from $7 to $80+ a week, depending on where you go. Generally, the cheapest weekly deals require the longest fixed-term commitment.
What happens if I quit or cancel the gym membership before my fixed term ends?
If you decide to leave the gym within the fixed term you signed up to, you will likely pay a penalty. This can range from anything to 25% to 90% of the remaining membership fee, so it’s essential to understand this first before signing up. As a gym membership is a credit contract, failing to abide by the terms and conditions can lead to debt collection.
Why are 24/7 gyms so much cheaper than established gyms?
24/7 hour access gyms are usually cheaper because they are often unstaffed during off-peak hours, run with a lower cost base and don’t offer full facilities.
Will I pay more than my weekly gym membership fee?
Quite possibly – please be aware of potential extra fees beyond what you’re quoted. These can include direct debit fees, failed payment fees, joining fees, access card fee, replacement card fee. If in doubt, ask what the total cost will be including all charges.
What happens when my fixed-period gym membership ends?
Your gym contract may require you to give notice to cancel; otherwise you may risk renewing for another fixed term period. If in doubt, ask what you need to do (and get the answer in writing, so there’s no confusion).
How do I get the best deal?
The best way is to shop around, participate in some free trials and, if possible, wait for January when gyms offer incentives to capitalise on people’s ‘new year resolution’ intentions. Never take a long-term deal to save money if you don’t think you’ll be able to commit both financially and/or physically. Always ask about the total fees you’ll pay and the cancellation penalties before signing any contract.
Compare Christchurch Gym Membership Costs, Classes, Hours and Facilities - Anytime Fitness vs Les Mills vs City Fitness vs Snap Fitness vs Affinity Fitness
Gym Chain & Hours |
Christchurch Locations |
Weekly Fee |
Classes? |
Papanui, Shirley, Burnside, Riccarton, Church corner, HereFord, Cashmere, Rangiora, Hornby, FerryMead |
These rates are averages across all Christchurch clubs:
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Each gym has its own schedule, but those that offer classes include them in the membership fee. |
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203 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central |
Single-Club Options
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All Les Mills memberships include unlimited free classes (varies by location). They each offer a variety of strength, cardio, toning, speed, agility, and flexibility classes. |
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Wigram, Hereford Street, Moorhouse, Northwood, Burnside, The Palms, Ferrymead |
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CityFitness offers cardio, strength, yoga, and adaptable impact classes. |
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Hereford Street (CBD), Moorhouse, Northwood, Wigram, Burnside |
Find the exact rates for each gym using their gym locator |
Most facilities offer group classes |
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107 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 |
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Offers personal training, membership and outdoor workouts |
Top Christchurch Gym Chains
We've listed the major gym chains below so you can compare the options. Please be aware this list is not exhaustive, and special short-term pricing at certain gyms may be superior to what is listed below. Before signing up to any gym, we suggest understanding:
Top tip: It's also beneficial to take advantage of any free trial offered, which can be for as long as seven days, to make sure you're completely comfortable with the facility, members, parking and access etc.
- The minimum term
- The cancellation fee
- Whether there's a 'holiday' period in case you want to take few weeks or months off
- Any potential discounts, promotions or freebies which could reduce the overall cost
Top tip: It's also beneficial to take advantage of any free trial offered, which can be for as long as seven days, to make sure you're completely comfortable with the facility, members, parking and access etc.
Anytime Fitness
Website: Anytime Fitness
Facebook page: Anytime Fitness
Email address: Not specified
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: Papanui, Shirley, Burnside, Riccarton, Church corner, HereFord, Cashmere, Rangiora, Hornby, FerryMead
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: Joining and Key Fob fees vary by location, with some gyms waiving them. Typically, there’s a $99 Joining Fee and a $49 Key Fob Fee. You can try the gym with a 7-day free pass before committing.
Membership options:
These rates are averages across all Christchurch clubs:
Classes:
Facilities:
Pros
Facebook page: Anytime Fitness
Email address: Not specified
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: Papanui, Shirley, Burnside, Riccarton, Church corner, HereFord, Cashmere, Rangiora, Hornby, FerryMead
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: Joining and Key Fob fees vary by location, with some gyms waiving them. Typically, there’s a $99 Joining Fee and a $49 Key Fob Fee. You can try the gym with a 7-day free pass before committing.
Membership options:
These rates are averages across all Christchurch clubs:
- 12-month term $19.91 a week
- 6-month term $21.90 a week
- Month-to-month $24.66 a week
- Find the exact rates for each gym using their gym locator
Classes:
- Offers personal training, small group training, and virtual studio classes
Facilities:
- Provides extensive cardio section with treadmills, ellipticals, exercise cycles, rowing machines, and spin bikes
- Has a wide selection of free weights and functional training sections, including battles ropes, Bosu balls, jump ropes, and resistance bands
Pros
- Anytime Fitness has private bathrooms and showers
- Each gym has a wide selection of cardio TVs to keep you motivated
- New members receive a personalised 'Get Started Plan' to help focus their fitness journey
Les Mills
Website: Les Mills
Facebook page: Les Mills
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 379 1140
Locations: Christchurch Central City
Hours: Mon to Fri 5 am – 9:30 pm & Sat to Sun 7 am – 7 pm
Initial fees: At the moment, they’re running a promotion where the $100 joining fee is waived, but typically, there is a $100 joining fee.
Membership options:
Single-Club Options
Note: Prices vary by location - visit Les Mills' membership page for more information.
Classes:
Facilities:
Pros
Facebook page: Les Mills
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 379 1140
Locations: Christchurch Central City
Hours: Mon to Fri 5 am – 9:30 pm & Sat to Sun 7 am – 7 pm
Initial fees: At the moment, they’re running a promotion where the $100 joining fee is waived, but typically, there is a $100 joining fee.
Membership options:
Single-Club Options
- 12-month term: $33/week (no joining fee)
- 12-month term (tertiary): $28.10/week
- 24-month term: $29.70/week (no joining fee)
- Flexi (1-month minimum term): $34.50/week + $29 joining fee
- 12-month term: $33.50/week (no joining fee)
- 12-month term (tertiary): $28.50/week (no joining fee)
- 24-month term: $30.20/week (no joining fee)
- Flexi (1-month minimum term): $38/week + $29 joining fee
Note: Prices vary by location - visit Les Mills' membership page for more information.
Classes:
- Les Mills CEREMONY Functional Classes
- Les Mills THE TRIP Immersive Cycling
- 30 Minute Classes
- Les Mills Virtual Classes
Facilities:
- Functional Training Studio
- Cycle Classes included in Membership
- Women’s Training Studio
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking For 2 Hours
- Les Mills Qualified Personal Trainers
- Changing Rooms + Lockers
CityFitness
Website: CityFitness
Facebook page: CityFitness
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: Moorhouse, Northwood, Wigram, Burnside, Hereford Street, and The Palms, along with one Simplicity Fitness club in Ferrymead
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: $29 joining fee
Membership options:
CityFitness offers 3 membership options:
The ‘Black’ membership includes access to everything, including:
Facilities: CityFitness clubs have over 30 cardio equipment options, strength equipment, free weights, and a stretch area.
Pros:
Facebook page: CityFitness
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: Moorhouse, Northwood, Wigram, Burnside, Hereford Street, and The Palms, along with one Simplicity Fitness club in Ferrymead
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: $29 joining fee
Membership options:
CityFitness offers 3 membership options:
- Basic: 12-month commitment at $7.99/week
- Black: Month-to-month at $14.99/week (cancel anytime)
- Premium: Month-to-month at $18.99/week (cancel anytime), includes access to Simplicity Fitness
The ‘Black’ membership includes access to everything, including:
- Free guest passes
- Family membership options
- Group cycle and fitness classes
- Massage chair accessibility
- Access to exclusive, less crowded studios known as Simplicity Fitness
- Complimentary premium Wi-Fi
- Entry to Abundance Yoga studios
- Use of recovery rooms for post-workout relaxation
Facilities: CityFitness clubs have over 30 cardio equipment options, strength equipment, free weights, and a stretch area.
Pros:
- Access to the CityFitness app that provides on-demand classes, fitness, and nutrition information
- Some locations offer group and cycle studios (with ‘Black’ membership)
- Personal training programs are available
Snap Fitness Christchurch
Website: Snap Fitness Christchurch
Facebook page: Snap Fitness Christchurch
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: CBD, Barrington, The Palms Shirley, Papanui, Upper Riccarton, Ferrymead, New Brighton, Hornby, Rolleston
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: There’s a one-time $69-$99 joining fee, which covers the Key Fob fee. However, this fee can be waived depending on current promotions throughout the year.
Membership options:
Facilities:
Facebook page: Snap Fitness Christchurch
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: Visit their website to find the contact number for your nearest location.
Locations: CBD, Barrington, The Palms Shirley, Papanui, Upper Riccarton, Ferrymead, New Brighton, Hornby, Rolleston
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: There’s a one-time $69-$99 joining fee, which covers the Key Fob fee. However, this fee can be waived depending on current promotions throughout the year.
Membership options:
- 12-month term: $19.84/week (average across all Christchurch clubs)
- Month-to-month: $22.73/week (average across all Christchurch clubs)
- Find the exact rates for each gym using their gym locator
- HIIT Lunchtime Classes
- Yoga Classes
- Strength Classes
- Group Fitness Classes
Facilities:
- State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
- Free parking above the gym
- Facilities have free weights, cardio, and strength training areas
- Free access to all daily classes including yoga
Affinity Fitness
Website: Affinity Fitness
Facebook page: Affinity Fitness
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 338 3000
Locations: Riccarton
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: $29 one-off joining fee
Membership options:
Lite Membership
Pros
Facebook page: Affinity Fitness
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 338 3000
Locations: Riccarton
Hours: 24/7
Initial fees: $29 one-off joining fee
Membership options:
Lite Membership
- 36 months: $6.99/week + $29 joining fee
- 12 months: $9.79/week + $29 joining fee
- 3 months: $13.29/week + $29 joining fee
- Month-to-month: $17.84/week + $29 joining fee
- 36 months: $11.19/week
- 12 months: $13.99/week
- 3 months: $17.49/week
- Month-to-month: $22.94/week
- No joining fee
- 3D body scan
- Access to the outdoor gym
- Bring a friend along
- This gym does not offer classes
- Cutting-edge cardio, weight lifting, and functional strength equipment
- Spacious training areas for strength, cardio, boxing, and outdoor exercises
- Boxing training areas with open spaces
- An outdoor gym, featuring over 300 sqm of training space with tyre flipping, sprint tracks, power cages, and monkey bars
Pros
- Provides modern training areas designed for customised fitness methods from an entire boxing area to weight sledge and turf
- Personalised fitness consultations
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