Gyms and fitness clubs: rankings by country 2026
We compare gym and fitness club chains only on facts anyone can check on their own pages: whether you can join without a long contract, how much notice you must give to leave, whether you can freeze a membership, whether a monthly price is published and a day pass is sold, how many clubs the chain states, whether group classes are included, whether most clubs open 24 hours, whether some clubs have a pool, the App Store rating of its app, whether the operating company is named with its registration number, and how long the chain has existed. Member reviews and equipment are not scored. Every fact links to its source with the date we checked it. The ranking is not advice to join a particular chain. Places are not for sale.
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Frequently asked questions
Which gym chain is the best?
The chain in first place has the highest Score under our open methodology. This is not advice: look at what matters to you. If you are not sure you will keep going, check Contract and leaving; if you want classes or a pool, check Clubs and what is included. A nearby club usually matters more than any ranking.
Where does the data come from?
From the chains' own official pages (membership, terms, FAQ, contacts or imprint) and from the App Store. Every fact links to its page with the date we checked it.
Why don't you compare prices?
Prices depend on the club, the plan and the promotion of the week. So the Score only checks whether a price is published. The price we show is for a plan with no long commitment, where the website states one.
Why are reviews and equipment not scored?
Reviews cannot be verified reliably, and equipment differs from club to club. The Score uses only rules that a chain publishes itself and that anyone can check.
Can a chain buy a place in the ranking?
No. The Score is calculated with the same formula for every chain. Paid placements, if they ever appear, will be a separate block labelled as advertising and never affect the Score.