The Miami student gym — $30/month, no contract
Gallo 8 Gym is directly across from Miami Dade College's InterAmerican Campus in Little Havana. $30/month for full-time students with a valid student ID, $5 day pass to try first, no contract, no signup fee. Train between classes, before, or after — bilingual staff, free parking, open 6 AM weekdays.
Summer Deal
Summer Deal also open to students — 3 months for $80 (~$27/month effective). Pay up front, no contract after. Through August 31.
Bring a valid student ID (MDC, FIU, UM, Barry, St Thomas, MIU — any school) to lock in the rate.
Built for the way students actually train
Semesters end, internships start, summers happen. A gym built for students has to fit that — not the other way around.
$30/month with a student ID
Full access at the discounted rate with any current student ID — MDC, FIU, UM, Barry, St Thomas, MIU, any community college. $7 less than the standard rate, every month, forever.
No contract — semesters are unpredictable
Month-to-month only. Internship out of state? Summer back home? You stop paying when you stop training. No 12-month commitment, no exit fee, no paperwork.
$5 day pass to try first
Bring your student ID for a $5 full-access day pass. Train a session, see the floor, meet the staff. If it fits, sign up after. If not, no harm done.
Across from MDC InterAmerican
833 SW 29th Ave is literally across the street from MDC's InterAmerican Campus. Walk over between classes — no parking hassle, no Uber, no excuse.
Open before and after class
6 AM to 10 PM Monday-Thursday, 6 AM to 9 PM Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday. Whether you train at 6 AM before class or 9 PM after work-study, we're open.
Bilingual front desk — Spanish or English
Most MDC students are bilingual. So are we. Sign up, ask questions, do personal training, fill out paperwork — in whichever language you're more comfortable with.
How student pricing actually stacks up in Miami
The headline rates are misleading. The real cost is monthly rate + signup fee + annual fee + 12-month commitment. Here's the honest comparison.
Gallo 8 Gym
$30/mo
Month-to-month. $0 signup fee. $0 annual fee. Cancel any month. $5 day pass to try.
Planet Fitness Black Card
$25/mo*
*Plus $49 signup + $49 annual fee in July. Contract-based. "Lunk alarm" culture — not ideal for serious lifting. No real student-only rate.
Crunch Base / Peak
$25–40/mo*
*Plus $50 signup + $49 annual. 12-month contract with 30-day cancellation window. Student rate varies wildly by location.
LA Fitness
$30–50/mo*
*Plus $99 signup + $49 annual. Contract. Some locations offer student rates, most don't. Crowded at peak hours.
Rates as of 2026, sourced from each chain's public membership pages. Chain pricing varies by location and is subject to change without notice. Gallo 8 pricing has been the same since we opened — $37 standard, $30 student, $5 day pass.
Driving and walking distance from major Miami campuses
Times are off-peak — add 5-10 minutes at rush hour (8-9 AM and 5-6 PM).
MDC InterAmerican Campus (627 SW 27th Ave)
2 min walkCross SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) and you're at our door. Most InterAmerican students walk over between classes — no parking, no Uber needed.
MDC Wolfson Campus (Downtown — 300 NE 2nd Ave)
8-12 min driveWest on Flagler or SW 1st Street to SW 27th Ave, then south to SW 29th Ave. Free parking on-site once you get here.
MDC Kendall Campus (11011 SW 104th St)
20-25 min driveFlorida Turnpike north or SW 27th Ave north to SW 8th Street, then west two blocks. For Kendall students, the trip is worth it because of the student rate + no contract combo.
MDC Hialeah Campus (1780 W 49th St)
15-20 min driveTake W 49th Street east to LeJeune Road, south past the airport, then to SW 8th Street and east one block. See our /hialeah-gym page for full directions.
MDC North Campus (11380 NW 27th Ave)
20-25 min driveI-95 south or NW 27th Ave south to SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho), then west to SW 29th Ave. Off-peak the drive is straightforward.
FIU MMC Campus (11200 SW 8th St)
20-25 min driveSW 8th Street is a straight shot east the entire way — about 8 miles. Single road, easy to remember. Free parking when you arrive.
University of Miami (1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables)
15-20 min driveUS-1 north to SW 27th Avenue or SW 17th Avenue, then north to SW 8th Street, west to SW 29th Ave. See our /coral-gables-gym page for the full route guide.
Barry University (11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores)
25-35 min driveI-95 south or Biscayne Blvd south to NW 36th Street, west to NW 27th Ave, south to SW 8th Street, west two blocks. Longer drive but the student rate justifies it if you live closer to Little Havana.
Student gym questions, answered
What student ID do I need to get the $30 rate?
Any current student ID from Miami Dade College (MDC), Florida International University (FIU), University of Miami (UM), Barry University, St. Thomas University, Miami International University, or any other accredited college or university in Florida. Bring it to the front desk when you sign up.
What if I'm part-time or graduating soon?
Part-time students with valid school ID still qualify. If you graduate mid-membership, you keep the rate through your current paid month, then convert to the standard $37/month — no penalty, no surprise charge.
Is the Summer Deal also available for students?
Yes. The Summer Deal is 3 months for $80 (~$27/month effective) — even cheaper than the student rate over those three months. Open to everyone including students, paid up front, runs out automatically with no contract. Valid through August 31, 2026.
Can I cancel if I move home for the summer?
Yes. Walk up to the front desk, tell us you're done, payment stops next cycle. No 30-day notice, no paperwork, no exit fee. Come back in the fall if you want — no signup fee then either.
Are the trainers good for someone who's never lifted before?
Yes. All three coaches (Alex, Odalis, Dairon) are NASM-CPT or higher certified and train beginners daily. Personal training is sold à la carte — no $300+/month commitment like at chain gyms. Buy one session, see how it goes.
Is there parking for students who drive in?
Free on-site parking. No meter, no garage ticket, no validation. For MDC InterAmerican students walking across Calle Ocho, you don't need to drive at all.
Do you offer group fitness classes or just open gym?
We're open gym — free weights, machines, cardio, full equipment access. No group classes (yoga, Zumba, spin). If group classes are essential, a chain may fit better. If you want to lift and program your own training with optional 1-on-1 coaching, this is the right gym.
Bring your student ID and walk in
$5 day pass to try. $30/month if you stay. No contract, no signup fee. We're open 6 AM Monday and across from MDC.
833 SW 29th Ave #5, Miami, FL 33135