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Planet Fitness

1 day free · $15.00/mo after

Exit grade D: No self-serve online cancel: you have to call to close the account.

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Quick answer

The Planet Fitness free trial runs 1 day, then bills $15.00/month for the Classic ($15) gets you your home club. Black Card ($24.99–$29.99, varies by club) adds all-location access, guest privileges, tanning, massage chairs, and HydroMassage. plan. No credit card is required to start. Cancelling is hard - about 35 minutes. Our take: The $10–$25/mo headline is real, but Planet Fitness is the textbook anti-pattern TMC exists to warn about.

Our take

The $10–$25/mo headline is real, but Planet Fitness is the textbook anti-pattern TMC exists to warn about. The annual fee is the gotcha most people forget, and the certified-mail cancellation is genuinely the worst in fitness — we've seen people pay $25/mo for two years because they "kept meaning to drive over." If you're going to join, set a calendar alert four months out for the annual fee, and only ever sign up at the location you actually live near.

The honest data

By the numbers

Trial length
1 day
Price after
$15.00 / mo
Card required
No
Cancellation
Hard
Time to cancel
~35 min

What’s new with Planet Fitness

  • UpdateOct 22, 2026

    Planet Fitness pauses planned Black Card price increase

    Planet Fitness CEO Colleen Keating said the company is pausing its previously announced plan to raise the Black Card membership from $24.99 to $29.99 a month, citing a broader pricing review after slower-than-expected 2026 member growth.

    via Inc.com

  • Price changeOct 5, 2026

    Planet Fitness Holds Off on Black Card Price Hike, Tests $10 Classic Nationally

    On its Q2 2026 earnings call, Planet Fitness confirmed it is continuing to pause the planned nationwide increase of its Black Card membership to $29.99 a month, choosing to prioritize member growth instead. The company is also running a nationwide test of a $10 Classic Card promotion for new members.

    via Benzinga

  • Feature changeSep 9, 2026

    Planet Fitness Unveils Refreshed Branding and Upgraded App

    Planet Fitness announced a new logo, color palette and an upgraded mobile app on September 9, 2026, adding features like equipment aligned workout tracking and a real time Crowd Meter. The rollout began that month across clubs, marketing materials and the app, with existing clubs updated through the first quarter of 2027.

    via PR Newswire

Cancellation guide

How to cancel Planet Fitness

Documented · ~35 min

  1. 01

    Try online first: many clubs now let you cancel from your account at planetfitness.com or in the PF app under membership settings. If a cancel option appears there, that is the fastest route.

  2. 02

    If online cancellation is not offered for your club or plan, cancel in person at your home club: bring a government-issued ID, ask the front desk for the cancellation form, and request a printed confirmation before you leave.

  3. 03

    You can also cancel by certified mail: send a signed letter stating you want to cancel, with your full name, address, phone, email, and membership ID, via USPS Certified Mail with return receipt to your home club (there is no central address).

  4. 04

    Cancel at least 7 days before your next billing date to avoid the following month's charge. An annual fee or a small cancellation fee may still apply depending on your agreement.

Full guide: how to cancel Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness free trial - frequently asked

Is the Planet Fitness free trial really free?
Yes - the Planet Fitness free trial is free for 1 day. No credit card is required to start.
How much does Planet Fitness cost after the trial?
After the free trial, Planet Fitness costs $15.00 per month for the Classic ($15) gets you your home club. Black Card ($24.99–$29.99, varies by club) adds all-location access, guest privileges, tanning, massage chairs, and HydroMassage. plan.
How do I cancel Planet Fitness?
To cancel Planet Fitness: 1. Try online first: many clubs now let you cancel from your account at planetfitness.com or in the PF app under membership settings. If a cancel option appears there, that is the fastest route; 2. If online cancellation is not offered for your club or plan, cancel in person at your home club: bring a government-issued ID, ask the front desk for the cancellation form, and request a printed confirmation before you leave; 3. You can also cancel by certified mail: send a signed letter stating you want to cancel, with your full name, address, phone, email, and membership ID, via USPS Certified Mail with return receipt to your home club (there is no central address); 4. Cancel at least 7 days before your next billing date to avoid the following month's charge. An annual fee or a small cancellation fee may still apply depending on your agreement. It takes about 35 minutes and is rated hard to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the Planet Fitness trial?
No - Planet Fitness does not require a credit card to start the free trial.

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