Planet Fitness Day Pass: How to Get one Free (2026)
The Planet Fitness day pass is free at participating clubs. You can get it in the PF App or at the front desk of a club near you. Many clubs also sell a paid day fee to adults with photo ID. Each club sets that price, so confirm it before you go.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free at participating clubs |
| Where to get it | PF App or a club front desk |
| Where it works | Any participating Planet Fitness location, per the official page |
| Paid option | Day fee, set by each club |
| Day fee credit | The full fee counts toward membership if you join within 30 days |
| Age for a day fee | 18 or older with photo ID. Under 18 cannot buy one |
| Bring a friend free | Only with a PF Black Card membership |
| Teen option | High School Summer Pass, June 1 to August 31, ages 14 to 19 |
How do you get a Planet Fitness day pass?
Download the PF App and look for the free day pass offer. You can also stop by a club and ask at the front desk. Bring a photo ID in case staff ask for it.
Get the free pass in the PF App
- Download the PF App for iOS or Android.
- Create a free account or sign in.
- Find the free day pass offer. [VERIFY IN APP: where the offer appears]
- Follow the prompts to claim it. [VERIFY IN APP: whether you pick a club]
- Bring your phone and a photo ID to the club.
- Show your pass at the front desk.
The app’s workouts and tracking are free for everyone. You do not need a membership to use them.
Get the free pass at a club
Visit during staffed hours and ask for the free day pass. Clubs are franchises, so call first if you can. Find your closest club with the club finder.
Use the Canada page if you live in Canada
Canada has its own page at planetfitness.ca/daypass. Check it for local terms.
Is the free day pass really free?
Yes. Planet Fitness advertises it as a free day at the gym and asks for no membership. If a club quotes you a price, you are being offered the paid day fee. Ask which option you are getting before you pay.
Can you use a free day pass more than once?
Planet Fitness does not publish a repeat limit on its day pass page. Several guides say you can get one every 90 days. We could not confirm that rule. Ask your club before you plan a second visit.
How much is a one time guest pass at Planet Fitness?
The free pass costs nothing. The paid day fee depends on the club, and Planet Fitness lists no national price. Some guides quote about $20. Call your club for the real number.
Planet Fitness sets these rules for the day fee in its club policies:
- The day fee is for nonmembers who are not Black Card guests. It covers one day.
- You must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license or photo ID.
- People under 18 cannot buy a day pass, even with a parent or guardian.
- The full fee counts toward membership if you join that club within 30 days. Keep your receipt.
People also search for a guest pass. Planet Fitness uses that term for Black Card guests, which a later section explains.
Can you just walk into Planet Fitness without a membership?
Not without a pass or a fee. Planet Fitness limits club use to six groups:
- Members
- Black Card guests
- Nonmembers who pay a day fee
- Nonmembers with an official day pass
- Nonmembers in a limited time promotion, such as Pizza Day, Bagel Day or Tax Day
- Members without a Black Card who visit another club and pay a franchise fee
Nonmembers cannot wait inside for a member. Only Black Card guests can. Plan to meet a friend outside instead.
Can I bring a friend for free at Planet Fitness?
Yes, if you hold a PF Black Card membership. You can bring one guest on every visit at no extra cost. The official guest policy covers Black Card members only.
- Guests must be 18 or older. Ages 13 to 17 can come with a parent or guardian.
- Send the invite in the PF App. Your friend registers online and gets a digital Club Pass.
- Guests may not get Black Card perks. No guest or nonmember can tan.
Here is how the three options compare:
| Cost | Free Day Pass | Day Fee | Black Card Guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Set by each club | Free for the guest |
| Who it is for | Nonmembers | Nonmembers, 18 or older with ID | A friend of a Black Card member |
| Member must come | No | No | Yes |
| How often | No published limit | Pay each visit | Each visit with the member |
| Age | Not published, ask your club | 18 or older | 18 or older, or 13 to 17 with a parent or guardian |
What does the day pass include?
Planet Fitness calls it a free day at the gym. It does not publish a full list of inclusions. Confirm the details at the front desk.
The official rules tell us this much:
- No time limit applies to cardio, strength or functional equipment. The 30 Minute Express Circuit is the exception.
- Tanning is for Black Card members only. Nonmembers cannot tan.
- The Black Card spa area is a member perk. Expect it to be closed to day pass visitors unless the club says otherwise.
- Free group fitness training is listed as a member perk. Ask whether visitors can join.
- Ask whether visitors can use lockers and showers. Bring your own lock either way.
What should you bring and wear?
| Bring or wear | Why |
| Photo ID | Required for a day fee. Staff may ask for it with a pass |
| Athletic shoes | Athletic footwear is required. Sandals and open toed shoes are not allowed |
| Workout clothes | Clothing must give proper coverage. Jeans with prominent grommets are not allowed |
| Your own lock | Locks are recommended, and you must use your own |
| Water bottle with a screw top | Any size is fine. Press on lids are not allowed |
| Headphones | Required to listen to audio from a phone |
Keep bags and extra clothes in a locker, not on the floor. Phone calls are allowed in the lobby only. Photos and video are banned in locker rooms. Planet Fitness calls itself a Judgement Free Zone, so skip the grunting and dropping weights.
Can teens get a free day pass at Planet Fitness?
Not the paid kind. Planet Fitness says people under 18 cannot buy a day pass, even with a parent. Teens ages 14 to 19 can use the High School Summer Pass instead.
The 2026 pass ran from June 1 to August 31 at participating clubs in the US and Canada, New York Family reported. Teens registered at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass. That window has closed, so watch for next summer’s dates. In 2026, parents could also get a free day pass with their teen, Hip2Save reported. Check whether that returns.
Teens ages 13 to 17 can also visit as a Black Card guest with a parent or guardian. The age rule for the free day pass is not published. Some guides say 18 or older, so ask your club.
Is it weird to ask a gym for a free trial?
No. Planet Fitness promotes the free day pass on its own site. A trial is how many people decide. Use the visit to check these things:
- How busy the club is at the time you would normally work out
- Whether the equipment you need is free
- The locker rooms, parking and hours
- The full price, including the startup fee and annual fee
Can you sleep in your car overnight at Planet Fitness?
Do not count on it. Planet Fitness lists no companywide rule. Each franchise owner and property landlord decides, and local laws apply.
One franchise owner replied on Yelp, ‘We do not allow overnight parking.’ Sleeping in a private lot without permission can count as trespassing, MotorBiscuit reports. Ask the manager first and get a clear yes. Some cities also ban sleeping in vehicles.
If you need a safe place to sleep tonight, call 211 or visit 211.org for local help.
Should you join after your trial?
Join if the club fits your schedule and the full price fits your budget. The homepage lists Classic from $15 a month and PF Black Card from $24.99. Prices vary by club.
The annual fee varies too. Pages we checked show $49 in Florida and $59 on several New York City offers. If you join within 30 days of a paid day fee visit, that fee counts toward membership.
Many club pages show Cancel Online, Anytime on No Commitment plans. Still, learn how to leave before you sign. Read our guide to cancel a Planet Fitness membership online.