The price of a Pilates class varies a lot from one studio to the next. Three things drive most of it: whether the class is on the mat or on a reformer, how many people are in the room, and whether it is a group or a private session.
Single-class prices at US studios
Prices read on each studio’s website on September 25, 2026. A dash means the studio does not sell that format as a single class.
| Studio (city) | Group mat | Group reformer | Private session |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOVE Studios (Denver, CO) | $20 | $29 | $90 |
| Love for Pilates (Los Angeles, CA) | — | $29 | — |
| Pilates Denver (Greenwood Village, CO) | $30 | — | $95 |
| Steele Pilates (Brooklyn, NY) | $35 | $55 | On request |
| Pilates Reforming NY (New York, NY) | — | $45 | $120 |
| BK Pilates (New York, NY) | — | $49 | $160 |
In these examples group reformer runs $29–55, mat $20–35 and private sessions $90–160. The New York studios charge the most for reformer; the lowest reformer prices in this sample are in Denver and Los Angeles.
Price sources
Why reformer costs more
- Equipment: every student uses a machine the studio has to buy, maintain and find floor space for.
- Smaller groups: reformer classes often cap at a handful of people, while mat classes take more. The instructor’s time is split across fewer people.
- More hands-on coaching: with springs and a moving carriage, the instructor watches each student more closely.
How to pay less
- Class packs: almost every studio lowers the per-class price when you buy 5, 10 or 20 classes. It only pays off if you will actually go.
- Intro offers: many studios discount the first class for new clients.
- Mat before reformer: if you are starting out, mat classes cost less and teach the fundamentals.
- Drop-in: if you train a few times a month or travel, paying per class avoids a membership you would not use.
What to compare before you book
- Class length (50 or 60 minutes) and the maximum number of people.
- The instructor’s training and the class level.
- Cancellation rules and when class packs expire.
- Annual registration fees, which some studios add on top.
Drop-in Pilates with FlexDropin
On FlexDropin you can find Pilates studios that sell single classes: you see the price each studio sets before you book, and you pay only for the class you take, with no membership.
