Planet Fitness keeps adding gyms across South Carolina: real costs, hours, and which locations fit your routine

You notice expansion when you unlock a gym at 5 in the morning. The faces change, the purple signs pop up in the next shopping center, and the first question is always the same: what does it cost and when are the doors open. Planet Fitness has quietly filled in the Upstate, Midlands, and coast with clubs that run earlier hours than most, and the fine print on price and perks changes block to block. Here’s how to read those details so you don’t pay more than you need to, with concrete numbers pulled from South Carolina clubs.

Where Planet Fitness has planted new clubs in the Upstate, Midlands, and coast

Greenville has multiple options, including the club at 1818 Woodruff Rd. Its page lists a $24.99 per month PF Black Card plan with a $1 startup fee and a $49 annual fee, plus a Classic plan at $15 per month with a $29 startup and the same annual fee. Hours follow the pattern many South Carolina clubs use: Monday 5:00 AM–12:00 AM, then open overnight Tuesday through Thursday, closing Friday 10:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. If you lift before the Woodruff Road work rush, that 5 AM opening matters.

Spartanburg’s club at 1200 E Main St shows the same membership pricing as Greenville’s Woodruff Road ($24.99 Black Card with $1 startup and $49 annual; $15 Classic with the annual fee), and runs the same weekday-overnight/weekend-shorter hours. If you need racks and platforms, note this location advertises deadlift platforms and power racks on its equipment list, which some smaller gyms in the area hide behind a premium tier.

In the Midlands, the Irmo/Harbison-area club at 238 Harbison Blvd is the one I point shift-workers to because its page states the club is open and staffed 24/7. Pricing there shows Black Card at $24.99 per month with a $1 startup and a $49 annual fee. If you’re deciding on the drive home from a second shift, that 24/7 line is the practical difference between another skipped workout and getting it done.

Charleston’s West Ashley club at 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd lists the PF Black Card at $29.99 per month with a $1 startup and—at the time of this guide—no annual fee displayed on the plan. Its hours match Greenville’s weekday-overnight schedule and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. That’s a few dollars more per month than many Upstate clubs, offset by the way the plan is presented without an annual fee on the page today.

On the coast, the renovated Myrtle Beach club at 1145 Seaboard St posts Saturday–Sunday 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on its page, which is a longer weekend day than you’ll see inland. The same page shows the PF Black Card at $29.99 per month with a $1 startup, and it currently displays no annual fee on both the Black Card and Classic plans. If you’re trying to train before a beach shift or after the hospitality crowd thins, those 6 AM weekend openings are a real advantage.

Rock Hill adds a twist. The Cherry Road club at 1807 Cherry Rd, Ste 115 lists the PF Black Card at $29.99 per month but shows a lower $29 annual fee on its page and hours of Monday 5:00 AM–12:00 AM, overnight Tuesday through Thursday, Friday 9:00 PM close, and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. If you’re equidistant to Charlotte warehouses and Rock Hill, that earlier Friday close may nudge you to plan a lighter session or go Thursday night instead.

Lexington has turned into a cluster rather than a one-off. Planet Fitness lists three area clubs: 5460 Platt Springs Rd (Red Bank), 560 Whiteford Way, and 760 US-378. That density is exactly what makes the PF Black Card useful if you bounce between Red Bank and the lake; you can train near work and near home without rewriting your routine. Out toward Summerville, the chain shows two listings as well: the in-town location at 368 E 5th North St and the College Park area club on College Park Rd, giving North Area commuters a workable option regardless of which side of I-26 they start from.

What do Planet Fitness memberships actually cost in South Carolina right now?

The chain sells two simple tiers statewide, but the numbers you see depend on the club’s franchise group. Here are South Carolina examples, pulled straight from the membership pages this month:

• Greenville (Woodruff Rd): PF Black Card $24.99/mo, $1 startup, $49 annual; Classic $15/mo with a $29 startup and $49 annual. No-commitment language appears on both plans.
• Spartanburg (E Main St): PF Black Card $24.99/mo, $1 startup, $49 annual; Classic $15/mo, $49 annual.
• Irmo/Harbison (Harbison Blvd): PF Black Card $24.99/mo, $1 startup, $49 annual; 24/7 staffing posted.
• Charleston (Sam Rittenberg Blvd): PF Black Card $29.99/mo, $1 startup, with the plan currently showing no annual fee on the page.
• Myrtle Beach (Seaboard St): PF Black Card $29.99/mo, $1 startup, and the page currently shows no annual fee for either plan.
• Rock Hill (Cherry Rd): PF Black Card $29.99/mo with a posted $29 annual fee.

Two practical takeaways on price. First, the Black Card almost always prints at $24.99–$29.99 statewide, but the annual fee swings from $0 on some coast-and-Charleston pages to $49 in the Upstate, with at least one Rock Hill club showing $29. Second, startup fees vary by plan and club. You’ll often see $1 to start on Black Card and a higher startup (for example $29) on the Classic at certain Upstate locations. If you split time between cities, choose your home club based on the most favorable combination of monthly, annual, and hours you’ll actually use, not just the closest address.

One more money detail people miss. Planet Fitness posts a free day pass on South Carolina club pages. If you’re testing a different neighborhood or weighing the Black Card guest perk with a friend, claim that pass at the specific club you plan to use and check the actual crowd meter and staff coverage at your workout time.

Are these clubs open 24/7?

Many South Carolina Planet Fitness clubs kept the overnight hours Monday–Thursday and shorten weekends, but there are exceptions. The Irmo/Harbison club’s page says it is open and staffed 24/7. That’s rare enough to call out if you work variable shifts.

The most common pattern looks like this: Greenville (Woodruff Rd), Spartanburg (E Main St), and Charleston (Sam Rittenberg Blvd) open at 5:00 AM Monday, stay open straight through until late Friday (10:00 PM in Greenville and Spartanburg), then run Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. On the coast, Myrtle Beach (Seaboard St) shows longer weekend operations at 6:00 AM–9:00 PM, handy if your job runs late Saturday nights and you’re not an early riser on Sundays.

Watch Fridays. Rock Hill’s Cherry Road club lists a 9:00 PM Friday close, which is an hour earlier than Greenville/Spartanburg’s 10:00 PM. If you do a standing Friday night lift, that’s the line you want to check on the location’s page before you roll in at 8:30.

How Planet Fitness stacks up to a YMCA or a 24/7 neighborhood gym

If you’re deciding between Planet Fitness, a YMCA branch, or a truly 24/7 local gym, compare what you get for the price and when you can actually train. Here are clean, apples-to-apples examples from South Carolina pages.

Three patterns jump out. At this price point, Planet Fitness puts the most square footage of machines and recovery chairs in the room for under $30 a month, but you won’t find lanes, a big free-bar setup, or a sauna. The YMCA’s $74 adult rate at the Life Center covers the pool and classes and is organized around families and youth programming rather than overnight access. A neighborhood 24/7 gym like Iron House is priced right between the two, with 24/7 key access and heavy strength equipment, but without the Purple-brand add‑ons or the Y’s aquatics and camp network.

Five a.m. realities: hours, guests, and using more than one club

Traveling around the state? The PF Black Card includes reciprocal access to other clubs and the guest privilege. Planet Fitness’ policy also states that if you visit a non‑home club more than 10 times in a calendar month, a $5 per visit franchise fee may apply. That’s not a block on travel, but it is a budget item you should plan for if you spend most of a month away from your home club.

Think about the weekends you actually train. If Saturday and Sunday are your big lift days, the Myrtle Beach Seaboard St hours run later than most inland clubs. If you’re a pure weekday 5 AM person in the Midlands, the Harbison club’s 24/7 line means there’s always a staffed desk at odd hours. The PF app’s crowd meter on each South Carolina club page is the easiest way to confirm whether your preferred time is truly quiet or just wishful thinking.

Key things to know

• Memberships are local. In Greenville and Spartanburg, PF Black Card lists $24.99/mo with a $49 annual fee. In Rock Hill, the page shows a $29 annual fee. Charleston and Myrtle Beach pages currently display no annual fee on the plan. Check the specific club’s page before you sign.
• Hours vary by town. Harbison (Irmo) posts open and staffed 24/7; Greenville, Spartanburg, and West Ashley run overnight midweek with 7:00 AM–7:00 PM weekends, while Myrtle Beach shows 6:00 AM–9:00 PM weekends.
• If you’re a pool person or need Childwatch, the YMCA of Greenville Life Center lists an $74 Adult membership with a $59 joining fee and hours of Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–8:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.
• Prefer racks and 24/7 access without the spa chairs? Iron House Gym (Spartanburg) posts $40/mo for its Standard plan and 24/7 key entry, with a higher tier that adds unlimited HIIT classes.
• Use the free PF day pass on the club’s page before committing. It’s the easiest way to test a different neighborhood and confirm the exact door times you need.
• Black Card travel has a limit. After 10 visits to a non‑home club in a calendar month, a $5 per‑visit franchise fee may be charged. Spread those away‑from‑home workouts across multiple locations if you’re on the road all month.

Reader Q&A

Is there any Planet Fitness in the Columbia area that’s staffed 24/7?

Yes. The Irmo/Harbison club at 238 Harbison Blvd states it is open and staffed 24/7 on its page. If you rotate shifts, that location is the most reliable overnight option in the Midlands.

Why do some South Carolina clubs show a $49 annual fee while others show $29 or no annual fee?

Franchise groups set fees within the company’s plan structure. Upstate pages like Greenville and Spartanburg show a $49 annual fee, Rock Hill’s Cherry Road page shows $29, and current pages for West Ashley and Myrtle Beach display no annual fee on the plan. Check your target club’s plan page before you join, because the fee can differ by location.

Can I bring a guest to any Planet Fitness in the state with a Black Card?

Yes, the Black Card includes a guest privilege and reciprocal use of clubs. The company’s policy also says if you visit a non‑home club more than 10 times in a calendar month, a $5 per‑visit franchise fee may apply, so keep an eye on your away‑from‑home count if you’re training out of town for a stretch.

What’s the real difference between Planet Fitness and my local YMCA in Greenville for the money?

At Planet Fitness Greenville (Woodruff Rd), the PF Black Card is $24.99 per month with a $1 startup and a $49 annual fee, and weekend hours run 7 AM–7 PM. The YMCA of Greenville Life Center lists $74 per month for an Adult membership with a $59 joining fee, includes pool and group exercise, and posts hours of Mon–Fri 5 AM–8 PM, Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 1 PM–6 PM. It comes down to whether you value aquatics and Y programming over late‑night access and PF’s recovery chairs.

If you lift before sunrise or after kids’ bedtime, start by filtering for hours. If your workouts rely on a pool or youth programs, price out the YMCA and accept the earlier evenings; if you need racks and 24/7 entry without extras, a small 24/7 gym may be the middle ground that keeps you consistent.

Published: September 10, 2026 · Reviewed by the South Carolina editorial team