Why Rent Recreational Equipment vs. Buying

We always dreamed of hitting the trails as a family, exploring Idaho’s wild beauty in a side-by-side. But when it came time to actually book a rental, we’d hesitate — the cost just didn’t feel worth it.

Yet over the past several years, we still rented a side-by-side. Each time, we thought, “Maybe we should just buy one.” But with how little we actually used it, the high price tag never made sense.

Still, every time we went out as a family, everyone had a blast — and we were reminded why it was worth it.

Eventually, we sat down and really ran the numbers on renting vs. buying — and here’s what we found:

A new Honda Talon costs around $30,000 to purchase. Once you factor in interest, insurance, a trailer, and maintenance, you’re looking at about $7,000 a year just to own it.

If you’re not hitting the trails at least 15 times a year, it almost always makes more sense to rent than to own.

That’s exactly why we created the REAL Fun Idaho Membership — so you can get out more often, without the huge upfront costs, and actually save money the more you ride.

✅ More flexibility
✅ No maintenance worries
✅ Better pricing the more you use it

Right now, we have a brand new Honda Talon available to rent. Our plan is to expand into more side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and camper trailers — making adventure more accessible year-round.

As we add more options our membership will adjust to change with those new and exciting options.  If you are looking to rent more that 10 days a year contact us at 208-557-9105 for additional discounts.

We believe everyone should be able to experience Idaho’s trails without breaking the bank. That’s what REAL fun is all about.

— Kim & Liz Mayberry