The prices of indoor climbing walls for a session can vary quite a lot so here are the four main categories of session prices so you know how much you are paying before booking your session.
Adult Day Pass
Day passes for adult climbers cost anywhere from £10 to £14 for a single session. For the amount of time that a day pass allows for (2-3 hours), this is very good value for money. The cost for children and under-18s is a couple of pounds less than that for adult climbers.
Off-Peak Rates
Off- Many climbing centres charge less for sessions during the off-peak times of weekdays before 4pm/5pm. For example, Climbing Wall Cardiff charges £2/£3 less than the normal price for sessions held before 4pm/5pm on weekdays. Check the specific hours for off-peak sessions for your chosen climbing centre when booking your session.
Shoe Hire
Shoe Hire costs around £2-£4 per hire. This is recommended for new climbers until they get their hands on a good pair of entry-level climbing shoes. A good pair will cost around £40-£60 for a beginner pair and you will have paid for them after around 12 visits, assuming you climb as frequently as the example price of a day pass.
Monthly Membership
Monthly Membership at Climbing Wall Cardiff will cost you between £35 and £55 per month for unlimited visits to Climbing Wall Cardiff. So, for example, if you were to purchase a day pass for Climbing Wall Cardiff for £12 then you would need to visit the wall at least 3 to 4 times per month to break even against the cost of a membership. However, if you climb more than this then a membership will start to cost less per visit than a day pass.
A useful reference for Climbing Wall Cardiff is https://www.270climbing.com/climbing/cardiff/.
Knowing the four price categories helps you work out in advance how much you’re going to pay for a visit to the climbing wall, and helps you decide whether to pay for a single visit, or opt for a membership or look for other deals that can work better for you in the long run.
