Snowmobile rentals from traditional shops run $250-$450/day with tour packages often adding guide fees, gear fees, and trail permits. Peer-to-peer rentals on ThrottleShare typically price $150-$300/day from owners who know the trails and can skip the tour markup.
Best states to rent snowmobiles
- Michigan — Upper Peninsula, 6,500+ miles of groomed trail
- Minnesota — 22,000 miles of trails, strong dealer network
- Wisconsin — Northwoods, 25,000 miles
- Colorado — Grand Lake, Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat
- Utah — Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway
- Wyoming — Togwotee Pass, Yellowstone rim
- New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine — New England trail systems
How peer-to-peer snowmobile rental works
Owners list their sleds during the off-season or between their own rides. You book directly on ThrottleShare, sign a waiver electronically, pay via Stripe, and meet the owner at a trailhead or their home. Most owners include helmets and basic gear; some include trailers.
What to expect to pay
Expect $150-$300/day for standard trail sleds (Ski-Doo MXZ, Polaris Indy), $200-$400/day for mountain sleds (Ski-Doo Summit, Polaris PRO-RMK), and $100-$200/day for older or entry-level machines. Multi-day bookings almost always get discounts.