Buy or Rent?

Okay. Now you have your private license and you are thinking of renting a plane before buying. What will the approximate cost be? At the low end would be a Cessna 150/152 at about $80-$90 per hour. Move to a four seater ( Grumman Tiger, Cessna Skyhawk, Piper Archer) and the cost goes to $110-$140 per hour. And finally, a Piper Saratoga or Cirrus and you’re talking $200-$300 per hour, depending on the age of the plane. Aircraft is usually rented with fuel included (wet) but there could be a fuel surcharge. Keep in mind there will probably be a daily minimum of 3 hours and there are no “one ways”! Count the cost and have a great adventure!