Where is padel most expensive? Ranking of the countries with the highest prices

As padel continues its global boom, the question of cost for players is becoming increasingly central. Indeed, according to the latest figures from the Playtomic database, the Price differences per hour of play are considerable from one country to another. Between the scarcity of supply, the rise of clubs and the elitist positioning in certain markets, padel can cost from one to three times as much depending on the location.

UK leads with record prices

The United Kingdom today ranks as the most expensive country in the world to play padel , all formats combined. A classic padel session costs on average 52 € per hour , and the price climbs to 65 € for open matches, where players book individually to join a team game. Academy or league formats also have very high prices, reaching €75/hour for coaching , and up 125 € for certain amateur leagues or tournaments. The British market is still young but already very oriented towards a private and premium model.

Germany, a market under tension

Germany, the second country in the ranking, is experiencing strong demand but a still limited number of installations. Typical reservations there are around 43 € / h , while open matches exceed 48 € / h . Tournaments can reach €71 per participation , a figure that places Germany at the top of the table in terms of pricing.

Indonesia, an exclusive market

Less expected in this ranking, Indonesia nevertheless displays very high prices , especially in tourist areas and resorts. The average price for training at an academy is 54 € / h , while tournaments revolve around 51 € , well above the world average. Padel is still a niche sport there, practiced in high-end clubs, often integrated into private structures.

Mexico is moving upmarket

Padel is booming in Mexico, but prices are rising rapidly, especially for open matches, which are charged on average 49 € / h , against 34 € / h for a classic reservation. Tournaments reach up to 64 € by registration, due to the rapid growth of the discipline in urban areas.

France, still affordable but changing

France remains in the lower average of tariffs, with a average price of €29/h for a classic reservation, 32 € / h for an open match and 25 € for a tournament. However, some private clubs, particularly in Île-de-France or in the south, offer increasingly premium services, which could drive up prices in the years to come.

Average prices by game format

According to Playtomic, the average hourly rates worldwide are currently as follows:

Classic reservation: 28 €
Open match: 30 €
Academy: 34 €
League: 55 €
Tournament: 56 €

Data showing that alternative formats to simple bookings between friends (leagues, academies, competitions) tend to generate much higher revenues for clubs.

Where is padel most expensive? Ranking of the countries with the highest prices

Padel, an increasingly premium sport?

These price differences reveal a evolution of padel towards a sometimes elitist practice , at least in some countries. While the image of fun, accessible, and friendly sport remains strong, clubs are increasingly organized around additional services, personalized coaching, and community formats that justify higher prices.

The challenge for the sector's players is now to find a balance between economic profitability and sporting accessibility, to allow padel to retain its DNA while supporting its global growth.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.