Le padel, more expensive than tennis?

A common question asked by new players concerns the costs associated with the practice of padel and how they compare to those in tennis. This article gives you an overview of typical prices for playing padel and compares these costs with those of tennis.

Rates of padel

The costs of playing padel may vary depending on several factors, including the location of the club, the duration of the reservation, and the type of court (indoor or outdoor). Here is a general estimate of the prices charged:

Rate Type	Average Price (€)
Rental of land (1 hour, weekdays)	20 – 40
Rental of land (1 hour, weekend)	25 – 45
Individual lesson (1 hour)	40 – 70
Group lesson (1 hour)	15 – 30 (per person)
Monthly subscription (unlimited)	/

Tennis prices

Prices for playing tennis also vary but can generally be estimated as follows:

Rate Type	Average Price (€)
Rental of land (1 hour, weekdays)	10 – 25
Rental of land (1 hour, weekend)	15 – 30
Individual lesson (1 hour)	30 – 60
Group lesson (1 hour)	10 – 25 (per person)
Monthly subscription (unlimited)	/

Year-round recurring offers are difficult to establish. Pricing varies considerably from one club to another. Some clubs do not have specific pricing for padel, others include additional services, and in municipal clubs, a small additional cost often allows you to play several sports. We therefore found it impossible to offer an average price for subscriptions.

Price comparison

In comparison, it appears that playing padel is generally more expensive than tennis, particularly when it comes to court rental. This difference can be explained by several factors:

New : The padel being a newer and rapidly growing sport, the infrastructure is often more modern, which can lead to higher maintenance costs.
Supply and demand : The demand for the padel often exceeds the available supply, which can influence prices upwards.
Installation costs : The grounds of padel require specific facilities, such as glass walls, which can increase construction and maintenance costs compared to traditional tennis courts.

Cost of equipment between tennis and padel

We know the padel can cost much more than tennis, in particular because of the lack of robustness of the rackets which requires repurchasing several per year, unlike tennis where it is more a question of replacing the strings.

Equipment padel

Equipment	Min Price (€)	Max Price (€)
Snowshoeing	50	300
Balls (tube of 3)	3	7
Shoes	50	150
Accessories and clothing	10	150

Tennis equipment

Equipment	Min Price (€)	Max Price (€)
Snowshoeing	50	400
Balls (tube of 3)	4	8
Shoes	60	150
Accessories and clothing	15	160

Assessment: The padel costs more than tennis

Le padel costs more. The closer we get to major cities, the higher the cost of playing will be. But what can clearly make the difference is the equipment, in particular the famous tennis racket. padel which deteriorates too quickly in general and which hurts the stock market. Unlike tennis, where it is often enough to replace the string, tennis players padel must frequently purchase new rackets, thereby significantly increasing annual expenses.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.