Welcome to rentorbuyaplane.com, your go-to destination for answering the age-old aviation question: should you rent or buy a plane? Our intuitive and powerful cost calculator takes the guesswork out of aircraft ownership decisions. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or dreaming of taking flight, our tool provides personalized insights based on your unique flying needs.

Wondering about the economics of owning a plane versus renting? Our calculator factors in crucial metrics like your anticipated flight hours, gallons-per-hour consumption, fuel prices, maintenance costs, and financing expenses. By crunching these numbers, we'll reveal the financial feasibility of owning your own aircraft compared to renting one.

About the plane

Aircraft Details

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Consumption Details

GPH
$
/gal
hours
$
/qt

Ownership Costs

Financing Details

$
$
years
@
%

Engine Overhaul

$
hours
hours

Fixed Operation Costs

$
/month
$
/month
$
/month
$
/month

Variable Operation Costs

$
/hour
$
/hour
$
/hour
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/hour
$
/hour
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/hour

Rental Costs

$
/hour
$
/year

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How many hours do you plan on flying per year?

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Rent a plane

best option
$0/hour
of rentingThe hourly rate for renting the plane

Buy a plane

$0/hour
of variable operation costsThe hourly costs for fuel, oil, and reserve funds for overhaul and maintenance
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$0/year
of fixed costsThe yearly total for insurance, annual inspection, financing, and hangaring