PureGym
£9.99–£15.99
114 sites · Budget
The most reliable drop-in option in London — day passes at essentially
every branch, bookable on the day through their app, and the cheapest
passes in the city at the outer sites. Central London branches sit at
the top of the range. No frills, but if you just need a rack and some
plates for an hour it's hard to beat.
Book Same day
24/7 Most sites
Price Varies by branch
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The Gym Group
£9.99–£15.99
89 sites · Budget
Same drop-in model and much the same pricing as PureGym, with a nearly
identical London footprint. Newer branches tend to have the better
free-weights setup, so if both chains are equidistant it's worth
checking which site is the more recent build.
Book Same day
24/7 Most sites
Price Varies by branch
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Gymbox
Premium
10 sites · Boutique
Day passes at all ten London sites, and the one drop-in on this list
that's genuinely an experience rather than a transaction — proper
free-weights floors, a boxing ring, and the most unhinged class
timetable in the city. Costs several times a budget pass. Worth it
once; not the move if you're dropping in three times a week.
Day pass All sites
Classes Included
Price Premium
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What about the premium clubs?
Third Space is membership-only — none of its 17 London clubs sell a day
pass. Virgin Active and Equinox don't publish one either; access there is
usually a guest pass booked in advance, a member signing you in, or a
paid trial, so ask the specific club. Either way, expect to pay well
above anything on this page. If you want a pool and a sauna with your
session, see London gyms with a pool.
These 213 sites are the ones we've confirmed sell day passes across the
major chains — it isn't every drop-in gym in London. Independents and
council leisure centres take walk-ins too, and often for less. Prices
compiled from the operators' published information and last checked on
3 August 2026; they change often and vary branch to branch, so treat
the ranges as a guide and confirm before you travel.
Common questions
How much is a gym day pass in London?
At the budget chains, London day passes run roughly £9.99 to £15.99
depending on the branch, with central sites at the top of the range.
Boutique gyms like Gymbox charge more, and premium health clubs are
typically £25 and up where they sell single visits at all.
Can I use a London gym without a membership?
Yes. The budget chains sell day passes at almost every London branch,
usually bookable on the day through their app or website. Premium
clubs are more restrictive and often require you to be signed in by a
member or to book a guest pass in advance.
Is a day pass worth it versus a monthly membership?
If you train more than twice in a month at the same chain, a rolling
monthly membership at a budget gym is usually cheaper than paying per
visit. Day passes make sense when you're travelling, between
memberships, or trying a gym before committing.
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