Quick Answer
It depends on your plan. A single-club LA Fitness member is locked to their designated home club. A Multi-Access member gets every club in their home region. A Signature member gets every LA Fitness in the country plus Esporta and Club Studio.
Upgrading is one visit to your home club. Ask the sales counselor to switch tiers.
The Three Access Tiers
Single-Club: One designated home club only. Cannot visit any other club without paying a $25 guest fee. Costs $34.99 to $44.99/month.
Multi-Access: Every LA Fitness within your home region (typically a whole state or metro cluster). Costs $39.99 to $49.99/month.
Signature Nationwide: Every LA Fitness in the US and Canada plus Esporta Fitness, Club Studio and City Sports Club. Costs $44.99 to $59.99/month.
How to Know Which Tier You Are On
Log into the LA Fitness app. Tap "Membership" at the bottom. Your tier is listed at the top of the screen. If it says "Multi-Club" or "Signature" you can travel. If it just names one club address, you are on single-club.
You can also call the customer service line at 949-255-7200 and ask them to confirm your tier.
Upgrading to a Multi-Club Plan
- Visit your home club and ask for a plan change to Multi-Access or Signature.
- The upgrade takes effect on your next billing cycle.
- You pay the difference in monthly rate but no new initiation fee.
- The upgrade is reversible. You can downgrade back to single-club at any time.
The Guest Fee Trap for Single-Club Members
Single-club members who show up at a non-home club get charged $25 as a guest. This is different from a member's three free guest passes; those are for bringing non-members.
If you routinely visit another club, upgrading is almost always cheaper. Two out-of-club visits pays for the entire month's upgrade.
International Travel
LA Fitness has about 700 clubs in the US and roughly a dozen in Canada. Signature membership covers both countries. There are no LA Fitness clubs anywhere else in the world.
If you travel to Europe, Asia or Mexico, your LA Fitness membership will not get you into any gym. Look for a hotel with a fitness center or a local day pass through GymPass or ClassPass.
Home Club Changes
You can change your designated home club at any time by visiting the new club and asking to "transfer" the account. It takes about 10 minutes and no fee is charged.
Once you transfer, your monthly rate may change to match the new club's local pricing. In practice this rarely happens; most managers honor the existing rate lock.
Pro Tips Before You Commit
- Tour on a weekday evening between 5pm and 7pm. That is the busiest window. If the equipment is still accessible then, it will be fine any other time.
- Ask for the promotional rate, do not accept the rack rate. LA Fitness runs quiet in-club promos almost every month; sales counselors have discretion to waive the initiation fee if you ask.
- Get every quote in writing. Verbal promises about future price locks are worth nothing once the sales rep leaves the club.
- Read the exact clause on annual fees. Most members are surprised in month 8 by a $59 annual fee they were never verbally told about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Signature members use Esporta?
Yes, Signature Nationwide includes every Esporta Fitness location.
Can I bring a guest to any club?
Yes, on Signature you can bring guests to any club in the network.
What if I move to a new city?
Transfer your home club to a location near your new address. Your account stays open with no new initiation fee.
Are Signature and Multi-Access the same?
No. Multi-Access is regional; Signature is nationwide plus Esporta and Club Studio.
Bottom Line
If you never leave your home club, single-club is fine. If you travel or split your week between two clubs, upgrade to Signature. The $10 monthly difference is a rounding error.
