In short: This page compares four Guatemalan gym chains that publish their prices online. On 24 September 2026 they ranged from Q140 to Q215 a month at Smart Fit and Impulso Fitness (roughly US$18-28); Sport Gym, checked on 9 October 2026, charges Q180 to Q225 (roughly US$24-29); and Sporta, a sports club with a heated pool, charged Q460-Q575 per person a month on 24 September (roughly US$60-75). The cheapest prices come with a 12-month commitment. If you are staying only a few months, the plan expressly sold without one is Smart Fit’s Plan Smart, from Q150.
USD figures use the Banguat reference rate of Q7.63682 per US dollar on 24 September 2026, rounded. See today’s exchange rate.
Published gym prices, side by side
All figures are as each company’s own website showed them on 24 September 2026. From prices are the company’s own wording (desde): Smart Fit says prices and promotional conditions can vary by the gym you choose.
| Chain and plan | Price per month | Commitment | What the plan adds | USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fit — Plan Fit | from Q140 | 12 months | Your chosen branch, no time restrictions | ~$18 |
| Smart Fit — Plan Smart | from Q150 | None | Your chosen branch, no time restrictions | ~$20 |
| Smart Fit — Plan Black | Q215 | 12 months | Any Smart Fit in Guatemala and Latin America, Smart Spa massage chairs, bring a friend 5 times a month | ~$28 |
| Impulso Fitness — VIP Anual | Q140 | Annual (no early cancellation) | VIP area and classes, all branches except Parque Las Américas, 3 guest passes a month | ~$18 |
| Impulso Fitness — Básica | Q160 | Billed monthly (see exit fee below) | Unlimited access to basic areas at your branch | ~$21 |
| Impulso Fitness — VIP | Q175 | Billed monthly (see exit fee below) | VIP area and classes, all branches except Parque Las Américas, 3 guest passes a month | ~$23 |
| Sport Gym — Plan Black Ultra (9 Oct) | Q180 | Automatic debit for 12 months; cancellation charge | All 6 branches, body assessment, no maintenance charge | ~$24 |
| Sport Gym — Plan Black (9 Oct) | Q200 | Automatic debit; no cancellation charge | All 6 branches, body assessment, no maintenance charge | ~$26 |
| Sport Gym — Plan Individual (9 Oct) | Q225 | Cash, transfer or card; no cancellation charge | One branch, body assessment, no maintenance charge | ~$29 |
| Sporta — 12-month plan, 1 person | Q525 or Q575 (by location) | 12 months | Gym, heated semi-Olympic pool, squash, sauna, 10+ classes | ~$69-75 |
| Sporta — 12-month plan, 2 people | Q475 or Q545 each | 12 months | Same | ~$62-71 |
| Sporta — 12-month group plan | Q460 (3+ people) or Q499 (5+ people) each | 12 months | Same | ~$60-65 |
Sporta publishes two price blocks, one for each of its locations (Km 18.5 Carretera a El Salvador, and zona 14, La Villa); the page text does not label which block is which, and the rates section carries a 2025 label, so ask the club whether the prices still apply at the branch you want. Sport Gym’s six branches are in Villa Canales, Planes de Bárcenas, San José Pinula, Palín, Barberena and Quetzaltenango; its page does not give the amount of the Plan Black Ultra cancellation charge.
What the budget price leaves out
- Annual maintenance. Impulso Fitness charges Q150 a year on its VIP and Basic plans; its VIP annual plan has none. Across a year, the VIP annual plan’s Q1,680 (Q140 × 12) is its lowest-cost option.
- Exit fees. Impulso’s 2026 terms and conditions charge Q135 to cancel the VIP plan before paying the maintenance fee and 4 monthly payments (nothing after that if you are up to date), and Q50 to cancel the Basic plan at any time; cancellation is in person by the 25th of the month. Its membership table instead ties the VIP exit fee (cuota de salida) to leaving before 12 payments, so ask which rule applies and get it in writing. Smart Fit’s Plan Fit and Plan Black contracts charge 30% of the 12-month period’s amount for cancelling within the first 12 months.
- Commitment. Smart Fit’s Plan Fit and Plan Black lock you in for 12 months; the no-commitment Plan Smart costs Q10 more than Plan Fit.
Which plan fits which visitor
| You are… | The published option that fits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| In Guatemala for a few weeks or months | Smart Fit Plan Smart (from Q150) | Smart Fit’s plan marked sin fidelidad (no commitment). Impulso’s 2026 terms charge Q135 to leave the VIP plan before 4 payments and Q50 to leave the Basic plan. Sport Gym marks its Plan Black (Q200) and Plan Individual (Q225) with no cancellation charge |
| Living here, want the cheapest year | Impulso VIP Anual (Q140) or Smart Fit Plan Fit (from Q140) | Same monthly price; Impulso’s includes VIP areas and classes, Smart Fit’s is one branch |
| Moving between neighbourhoods or travelling in the region | Smart Fit Plan Black (Q215) | Any branch in the country and in the rest of Latin America |
| A swimmer, or a family | Sporta 2-person or group plan | Heated pool and squash, and the per-person price drops for 2, 3+ or 5+ people |
For one-to-one coaching on top of a membership, see personal trainer prices in Guatemala.
Before you sign: five questions
- Is there an enrolment or annual maintenance fee on this plan? (Impulso: maintenance on two of three plans.)
- How long is the commitment, and what does leaving early cost?
- How do I cancel? Impulso requires cancellation in person before the 25th of the month.
- Can I freeze the membership if I travel? Impulso lets you freeze by paying a special fee before the 25th; ask the others.
- Which branches are included? Impulso’s VIP excludes Parque Las Américas (its VIP Plus includes it); Smart Fit’s Plan Fit and Plan Smart are for one chosen branch.
To join Impulso in person you need a DPI or passport and a credit or debit card, according to its FAQ.
Related pages
- Personal trainer prices in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Guatemala City
- Service prices hub
- Quetzal exchange rate
Sources
Prices read 24 September 2026 unless marked; contracts, terms and Sport Gym read 9 October 2026.
- Smart Fit Guatemala: plans page and contracts page (Plan Fit, Plan Smart and Plan Black contracts)
- Impulso Fitness: memberships page and FAQ and 2026 terms and conditions
- Sport Gym: plans and branches
- Sporta: home page and rates
- USD conversion: Banguat reference exchange rate, Q7.63682 per US dollar
Prices are as each company published them on the date shown and change without notice; confirm at the branch before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a gym membership in Guatemala?
At the chains that publish prices, read on 24 September 2026: Smart Fit from Q140 a month (Plan Fit, 12-month commitment) to Q215 (Plan Black, any branch), with a no-commitment Plan Smart from Q150; Impulso Fitness from Q140 a month (VIP annual) to Q175 (VIP monthly), with the basic plan at Q160; and Sporta, a sports club with a heated pool and squash courts, from Q460 to Q575 per person per month on 12-month plans. At the Banguat rate of Q7.64 per dollar that is roughly US$18 to US$75 a month.
Is there a sign-up fee at Guatemalan gyms?
It depends on the chain. Impulso Fitness’s comparison table shows enrolment as SIN COSTO (free); its 2026 terms say the enrolment price is presented when you sign up and is charged again if you cancel and come back. Impulso charges an annual maintenance fee of Q150 on its VIP and Basic plans (not on the VIP annual plan). Smart Fit’s contracts provide for a one-time enrolment fee charged on the first billing date, but neither the contracts nor the plans page state the amount. Sport Gym marks enrolment as free (inscripción gratis) on its three plans. Sporta’s price blocks show monthly prices only. Ask for every fee in writing before you pay.
Can I cancel a Guatemalan gym membership early?
Read the commitment line. Smart Fit’s Plan Black and Plan Fit carry a 12-month commitment (‘12 meses de fidelidad’); of its three plans, only Plan Smart is sold without one. Smart Fit’s Plan Fit and Plan Black contracts charge a penalty of 30% of the 12-month period’s amount if you cancel within the first 12 months; the Plan Smart contract has no penalty but asks for 30 days’ notice before the next charge. Impulso Fitness says its annual plans cannot be cancelled early and cancellations must be made in person by the 25th of the month; its 2026 terms charge Q135 to cancel the VIP plan before paying the maintenance fee and 4 monthly payments, and Q50 to cancel the Basic plan at any time. Sporta sells 12-month plans. (Contracts and terms read 9 October 2026.)
Which gym in Guatemala has a pool?
Of the four chains on this page, Sporta is the one whose price page includes a heated semi-Olympic pool for lap swimming, along with squash courts, sauna and more than ten fitness classes. It has two locations: Km 18.5 on the Carretera a El Salvador and zona 14 (La Villa). Smart Fit, Impulso Fitness and Sport Gym do not list a pool on their plan pages.
Can a tourist or foreign resident join a gym in Guatemala?
Impulso Fitness says in-person sign-up needs a DPI or passport plus a credit or debit card, so a passport works there. Smart Fit sells its plans online. If you are only in the country for a few weeks, Smart Fit’s Plan Smart, marked as having no commitment, is the published option sold without a 12-month commitment.
