Best 20 Electric Scooters in 2023

Electric Scooter Rentals for Adults - Buying VS Renting

For some people, the price of an electric scooter can be a turnoff. One option is to go for split payments, starting at 30 USD a month as this might even be cheaper than what one would spend on average when renting a scooter for commuting. We have a full guide on everything you need to know about electric scooter rentals - but keep reading if you're happy with a summary, we've listed the most important factors below.

For example, on a rental scooter doing a 15-minute commute to and from work, five days a week will set you back $53.50 per week. Taking into account an average of 5 weeks' holiday a year, you’re looking at an annual cost of $2,514.50, just commuting to work. In contrast, it will only cost a few hundred to buy a decent commuting scooter outright. Even the higher quality ones cost around $2,000. With finance payment options this can be even more affordable for working people than renting.

 - 15 min commute = $53.50 per week = $2514.50 (47 weeks of the year)

You may think this is not a bad price to pay. However, two major rental companies have doubled their price per minute this year alone. The more popular electric scooters become, the more inclined these companies are to increase the price per minute further.

There are other factors that can affect your journey when planning your commute to work via a rental scooter. Firstly, you may not be able to find one as there are no specified collection/drop-off points. So you may have to walk for a while before finding one.

Secondly, once you have found one, it may have little or no charge left. Rental companies rely on people collecting dead scooters and charging them overnight. Not something that is guaranteed to happen.

Thirdly, the cost. As stated above, regularly commuting on a rental scooter can be an expensive business. However, it is important to say that we are not discouraging you from renting a scooter. They are perfect for short, impromptu occasional uses. We are talking in terms of daily commuting and regular use.

If you’re planning your commute to work on an adult electric scooter, financially and for the sake of reliability, we recommend purchasing a quality electric scooter of your own.

There are plenty of rental scooter establishments across the United States and beyond. Of course, the location will be a factor, not every city or town has rental scooters available. If the closest rental company is too far away, then this method will be irrelevant to you.

The rental scooter companies generally have zones where their electric scooters can operate which are often located in city centers. If you live just outside the city in a suburban area you might struggle to find one, and if you do take it outside a designated zone, they might charge you extra fees, or the motor may cut out and become disabled.

If you are considering renting a scooter, it is worth noting the zone you can drive in to avoid the fees and hassle of a disabled scooter. However, it is ideal for those who do not plan to ride more than once every few months. Despite this, nothing beats a high-quality purchased scooter.

There is no point in buying one outright if it is just going to be ridden a few times and then left to rust in a shed. Renting is also a good idea for people who have never tried scootering before to see if they find it to be an enjoyable experience. Then they can consider buying one of their own.

For regular riders and commuters, this method is not financially viable long-term. In addition, having one of their own will allow users to customize and upgrade as they like. This is important as customization is a crucial aspect of scooter ownership. Being able to tweak and refine both the performance and look of the ride, means that owners get to have their personalized method of transportation.

The best adult electric scooters are the ones that have been upgraded with a personal touch.