What is the cheapest gym to be a member of?
Gym FAQs › Gym costs and membership
The cheapest gyms to join in Dublin are usually the budget 24-hour chains, which charge from around €20 to €40 a month for equipment access. The cheapest gym on paper is not always the best value, though, because a membership you rarely use or use without guidance often costs more per result than a coached option.
Work out your cost per session
Divide the monthly fee by the number of times you actually go. A €30 membership used twice a month costs €15 a visit. A coached class that you attend every time because it is booked and someone expects you there can work out as better value, even at a higher headline price.
Questions to ask before you join
- Is there a joining fee or an annual maintenance fee?
- How long is the minimum contract, and how much notice do I need to give to cancel?
- Will anyone show me how to use the equipment or write me a programme?
- Can I try it for free first?
Value at Vantage Marino
At Vantage Marino in Dublin 3 every class is coached, there is no long contract and you can book a free trial class before you spend anything. Class packs start at €80 for 6 classes, and the Gold 12 class pass works out at under €8.50 a class.
Prices shown are Vantage Marino's published prices at the time of writing (September 2026).
Try a class for free
Come and train with us at Vantage Marino, 203 Philipsburgh Avenue, Dublin 3. Your first class is on us.