Equinox
1 day free · $205.00/mo after
Exit grade F: In-person or certified mail only to cancel, and New York's Attorney General settled with Equinox in 2025 over its cancellation practices.
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Quick answer
The Equinox free trial runs 1 day, then bills $205.00/month. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is hard - about 30 minutes. Our take: 60-day written cancellation notice is standard; one of the strictest in fitness.
Last verified: August 2, 2026
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Our take
60-day written cancellation notice is standard; one of the strictest in fitness. Day-pass-only is the smart play. (Day pass $35–$125 by market; trials by request only)
The honest data
By the numbers
- Trial length
- 1 day
- Price after
- $205.00 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Hard
- Time to cancel
- ~30 min
Cancellation guide
How to cancel Equinox
Documented · ~30 min
- 01
Equinox asks for written notice before your next billing date, commonly 30 days, so check your specific membership agreement for the exact term.
- 02
Submit notice through an accepted channel: email Cancellations@Equinox.com, use the member online portal, cancel in person with a club manager, or send certified mail as described in your agreement.
- 03
If you are a newer member, ask whether you fall inside an early-cancellation window that may qualify you for a refund.
- 04
Get written acknowledgment of the cancellation date and confirm which final dues cycle will still post.
- 05
Keep dated proof of your notice, such as an email timestamp or certified-mail receipt, in case of a billing dispute.
Full guide: how to cancel Equinox
Equinox free trial - frequently asked
- Is the Equinox free trial really free?
- Yes - the Equinox free trial is free for 1 day. A credit card is required, so it renews at $205.00/month unless you cancel first.
- How much does Equinox cost after the trial?
- After the free trial, Equinox costs $205.00 per month.
- How do I cancel Equinox?
- To cancel Equinox: 1. Equinox asks for written notice before your next billing date, commonly 30 days, so check your specific membership agreement for the exact term; 2. Submit notice through an accepted channel: email Cancellations@Equinox.com, use the member online portal, cancel in person with a club manager, or send certified mail as described in your agreement; 3. If you are a newer member, ask whether you fall inside an early-cancellation window that may qualify you for a refund; 4. Get written acknowledgment of the cancellation date and confirm which final dues cycle will still post; 5. Keep dated proof of your notice, such as an email timestamp or certified-mail receipt, in case of a billing dispute. It takes about 30 minutes and is rated hard to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the Equinox trial?
- Yes - Equinox requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 1 - if you only want the trial.
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