Pilates class prices

Pilates class prices center on a median drop-in of $39, from 61 studios in our directory that publish a single-class price. The range runs $10 to $99. What you actually pay per class depends on how you buy: intro offers cost least, then memberships you fully use, then packs, then drop-ins.

Pilates class prices at a glance

Our drop-in numbers come from prices studios publish on their Google business listings. We say “not tracked yet” where studios don’t publish a price often enough to give a fair number. The methodology page has the details.

Drop-in prices

A drop-in is one class, paid on the day or booked ahead, with no commitment. It’s the price most studios list first and the easiest to compare across a city.

Across the studios we list, the median drop-in is $39. Half charge less, half charge more. The lowest and highest published prices are $10 to $99, which tells you how wide the spread is between a community class and a premium studio in an expensive neighborhood.

Reformer vs mat class prices

Reformer classes usually cost more than mat classes at studios that teach both, because each student needs a machine and fewer people fit in the room.

Our drop-in median mixes the two, because most studios publish one drop-in price for any class. So read it this way: mat classes usually sit below $39, reformer classes at or above it. Club Pilates, whose group classes are all reformer-based^[4], lists drop-ins from $25 to $52^[1]. More on the trade-off in reformer vs mat pilates.

How packs and memberships change the price per class

This is where pilates class prices get confusing. A membership that looks expensive can be cheap per class, and the reverse.

Take Club Pilates’ published ranges as an example^[1]. Divide each monthly price by the classes it includes:

Two things to notice. Even the cheapest membership beats the cheapest drop-in per class. And the per-class figure assumes you use every class. Miss two classes on an 8-class plan and you’ve paid for eight while taking six.

Use this rule at any studio: per-class price = what you pay ÷ classes you actually take. Work it out for the drop-in, the pack and the membership, using last month’s real attendance.

Class packs

Packs sit between drop-ins and memberships. You pay for 5, 10 or 20 classes up front and use them before an expiry date. The per-class price falls as the pack gets bigger. Watch the expiry date: an unused class is a class you paid for and didn’t take. Ask how long the pack lasts and whether the studio will extend it.

Intro offers

Most of the cheapest pilates classes you’ll ever take are intro offers. They take a few forms: a free first class (Club Pilates offers a free 30-minute intro class with no credit card required^[3]), a discounted first class, a cheap first week or a small starter pack.

Intro offers are usually limited to new students, once per person. Use them to compare two or three studios before you buy a pack or membership anywhere.

Private session prices

Private sessions put one student with one instructor, and duets put two students with one instructor. They cost more than group classes. Our directory doesn’t have enough published private prices yet to give a median, so we won’t quote one. Check the studio’s pricing page, and ask whether privates come in packs, which usually lowers the price per session.

Costs beyond the class price

The class price isn’t the whole bill. Before you buy, ask about:

• Late cancel and no-show fees. Club Pilates requires 12 hours’ notice for group classes or you lose a class credit or pay a fee^[8].
• Freeze fees. Club Pilates charges $35 a month to freeze, for up to 3 months^[7].
• Grip socks. Most reformer studios require them. Club Pilates requires them in every class^[3].
• Enrollment fees and minimum terms. Many studios don’t publish these. Ask for them in writing.
• Pack expiry dates. See above.

Check pilates class prices in your city

City prices differ, so a national median only gets you so far. Open pilates prices by city for a median drop-in in each city we cover, or go straight to a city page such as pilates classes in Chicago, pilates classes in Los Angeles or pilates classes in Austin. Each studio listing shows the prices it publishes. For the bigger picture, including memberships and how to pay less, go back to how much pilates classes cost.

FAQ

How much is a 1-hour pilates class?

Group classes usually run under an hour, and studios price them as one class, not by the hour. In our directory, the median published drop-in is $39. A private one-hour session costs more, since you have the instructor to yourself. Check the class length on the schedule before you compare prices.

How much do most pilates classes cost?

The middle of the market is the median drop-in price: $39 across 61 studios we list that publish one. The range runs $10 to $99. Mat classes tend to cost less than reformer classes, and prices differ a lot from one city to the next.

What is the cheapest way to take pilates classes?

Intro offers first, since many studios give a free or cheap first class or week. After that, a membership is cheapest per class if you use every class in it. Mat classes cost less than reformer classes, and some gyms and community centers include mat pilates in a general membership.

Do pilates class prices include equipment?

Yes. A studio class price covers use of the reformer, mat and props during class. You usually need your own grip socks, which most reformer studios require and sell at the desk. Some studios rent mats or charge for towels, so check the studio’s policies before your first visit.

How much is a pilates class pack?

It varies by studio and pack size. Packs of 5, 10 or 20 classes are common, and bigger packs cost less per class. Our directory doesn’t track pack prices separately yet. Divide the pack price by the number of classes and compare that figure with the drop-in, keeping the expiry date in mind.