Membership
Costco membership price in Canada: Gold Star vs Executive vs Business
A Costco membership costs $65 a year for Gold Star or Business and $130 for Executive, before tax. What each tier includes and which to choose.
By Cost Check Editorial · Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read
The Costco membership price in Canada is $65 a year for Gold Star or Business and $130 a year for Executive, plus sales tax. Most households should start with Gold Star; Executive only pays off at higher spending.
All three tiers get you into the same warehouses and gas stations. The real differences are who the membership is for and whether a yearly reward is worth $65 more to you.
How much is a Costco membership in Canada?
$65 for Gold Star or Business, $130 for Executive.
| Gold Star | Business | Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly fee | $65 | $65 | $130 |
| Who it is for | Individuals and households | Business owners | Either, as an upgrade |
| Household card | Included | Included | Included |
| Yearly reward | None | None | 2%, up to $1,250 |
Prices last changed on September 1, 2024, when Gold Star and Business rose from $60 to $65 and Executive from $120 to $130.
What do you get with a Gold Star membership?
Access to every Canadian warehouse, Costco gas stations and Costco.ca, plus a free household card for anyone over 16 living at your address. It is the right default for most people.
What is a Costco Business membership?
It is a $65 membership for business owners buying for their business. It includes a household card, and you can add up to 6 affiliate members (partners or staff) at $65 each, each with their own free household card. If you buy in bulk for a restaurant, office or store, read our Business Centre guide.
Is Executive worth the extra $65?
Only if your household spends more than about $3,250 a year on eligible Costco purchases. The 2% reward arrives once a year as a coupon mailed with your renewal notice, and gas, pharmacy and food court purchases don't count. Our Executive break-even guide has the full table.
Which Costco membership should you get?
- Most households: Gold Star. You can upgrade to Executive later at any warehouse membership counter.
- Spending over about $3,250 a year (not counting gas): Executive.
- Buying for a business: Business, with Executive if that spending is high.
Can you get a refund on a Costco membership?
Yes. Costco's membership conditions say: "We will cancel and refund your membership fee at any time if you are dissatisfied." Ask at the membership counter of any warehouse.
How can you pay at Costco in Canada?
Canadian warehouses take Mastercard credit cards, debit and cash. If you will shop there often, compare the best credit cards for Costco before your first big trip.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a Costco membership in Canada in 2026?
- $65 a year for Gold Star or Business and $130 for Executive, before sales tax.
- Is there a monthly Costco membership?
- No. Memberships are yearly; $65 works out to about $5.42 a month.
- Can two people share a Costco membership?
- Yes. Each membership includes one free household card for someone over 16 living at the same address.
- Did Costco raise its membership fee in Canada?
- Yes, on September 1, 2024: Gold Star from $60 to $65 and Executive from $120 to $130.
Membership