David Lloyd vs Virgin Active
Virgin Active is cheaper. Its typical club charges £120 a month against £124 at David Lloyd — a difference of £4 a month.
| David Lloyd | Virgin Active | |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs we track | 112 | 31 |
| Typical club, from | £124 | £120(lower) |
| Cheapest club | £49 · Dundee(lower) | £80 · Streatham |
| Dearest club | £309 · Chelsea | £300 · Chiswick Riverside |
| Joining fee | £60 – £1,555 | £20 – £250(lower) |
| Most popular plan | Club Platinum | Adult |
| Shorter contract | a 3-month contract | rolling monthly |
| Club tiers | Yes | Yes |
Every figure is the standard rate before any promotion, and “typical club” is the median across a chain’s clubs of the cheapest plan an adult can join on. A real quote varies with current offers and your start date.
Where you can choose between them
Common questions
Is David Lloyd cheaper than Virgin Active?
Virgin Active is cheaper. Its typical club charges £120 a month against £124 at David Lloyd — a difference of £4 a month.
What is the cheapest David Lloyd or Virgin Active club?
£49 a month, at Dundee (David Lloyd). Every club sets its own rates, so the club page is the figure that matters.
Do David Lloyd and Virgin Active charge a joining fee?
David Lloyd: £60 – £1,555. Virgin Active: £20 – £250. Both run joining-fee offers regularly, and those appear on each club page beside the standard rate.
Where can I choose between David Lloyd and Virgin Active?
In 8 towns across 6 areas, including Hammersmith, Southend-on-Sea, Nottingham and Solihull.