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Important Information About Renting Snowmobiles

Please read all this information prior to renting with us.

  • A helmet is included with your rental. All helmets will be cleaned between each rental.
  • Please arrive 45 Minutes before your scheduled reservation.
    • Before your rental begins, you will review how to operate a snowmobile and the safety guidelines with one of our associates.
    • You will also pick up your helmet and review a trail map.
    • Please make sure you have completed your online check-in process before arriving at the office so that you can go directly from your car to the snowmobile.
  • We offer a Damage Waiver for $19 for up to 4 h rental; $39 for 4-8h rental and $50 for 24 h rental.If Damage Waiver is purchased, no credit card authorization is required. Damage waiver will limit the amount of damages to $500 (you will be responsible to the first $500 worth of damages).
    If you decide not to take the waiver we will need a credit card authorization for $1000. In case of a damage, you will be responsible for the whole amount worth of damages.
  • If you choose not to take this waiver we will need a credit card authorization of $1000 for snowmobile rented.  Don’t forget your camera!

Important Location Information

We have 2 locations:

325 Main St in Gorham, NH and
532 Main St in Fryeburg, ME

Please check your confirmation email to be sure of your rental location.

Clothing

Please make sure you bring warm outdoor gear for all rentals. Northeast Snowmobile Rentals requires that riders do not ride in sneakers and jeans. We look at every outdoor experience through the eyes of Maine Guides: “Always be prepared for sudden changes of weather conditions”. We recommend that you dress in layers. We also recommend snow pants, snow boots, a warm jacket, and gloves.

We supply full face helmet with your rental. Boots and snow suits are available to rent. Some gear may be available for purchase on site (hats, gloves. etc.)

Snowmobile Rules

  • All renters must be 18 years of age or older.
  • All snowmobile drivers must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license to operate a snowmobile.
  • Drinking and driving will not be tolerated, Northeast Snowmobile and ATV rentals will not rent a snowmobile to anyone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Penalties and fines will be applied to your drivers license in both Maine and New Hampshire.
  • Helmets are provided and required for all operators and passengers.
  • Maximum trail speed 45 MPH, Trail connectors 35 MPH, Bridges, sidewalks, trail junctions and parking lots 10MPH.
  • Click here for the Official rules of NH.

Snowmobiling Ethics

  • Always operate at a reasonable rate of speed for the conditions and within your ability.
  • Slow down when driving in the dark.
  • Always drive on the right hand side of the trail and park to the right in single file off the edge of a groomed surface on straight aways.
  • Stay on designated trails and respect landowner’s property.
  • Do not attempt to pass snowmobiles in front of you, wait for them to pull safely out of your way.

Reservation and Cancellation Policy

  • Northeast Snowmobile requires a 100%  advance payment on all snowmobile reservations.  
  • This payment is refundable, less a $25 cancellation fee per snowmobile, if canceled at least 7 days prior to your reservation date.
  • No refunds will be given within 7 days prior to your reservation date.
  • In the event that Northeast Snowmobile Rentals is closed due to weather conditions we will refund the total rental cost.
  • Rental time begins at the scheduled reservation time, not the time you arrive . We recommend individuals arrive 45 minutes prior to Rental time to complete paperwork and watch our safety video in advance of riding.
  • There is a $60 per hour late fee when returning your snowmobile. Sorry, getting lost is not a valid excuse.  Please keep in mind that a later return also affects the customer renting the snowmobile immediately after you.
  • All rentals include gas and helmets.
  • Add Trip Protection for 10% off your rental cost. With Trip Protection, you can cancel your booking for any reason without the required 7 day cancellation notice. Cancellation can occur right up until your rental start time to receive full credit, refund, or reschedule your trip, less a $25 non-refundable deposit for each machine. The Trip Protection fee is non-refundable. Trip Protection must be added at time of booking or at least 7 days prior to your rental.

Damage Waiver (DW)

Waiver Fee:

  • Optional Damage Waiver is available for $19 for up to 4 h rental; $39 for 4-8h rental and $50 for 24 h rental.
  • No Credit Card Authorization is Required with the purchase of an optional Damage Waiver (DW).
  • If a DW is not purchased, a $1000 debit/credit card authorization security deposit is required per snowmobile.
  • If individuals purchase the DW it will limit the amount of damages to $500.
  • DW LIMITS RENTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO THE FIRST $500 worth of damages.

Please note that Damage Waiver only covers damages to the sled you are renting, not for damages done to others and/or others property.

Group Discounts

  • Sorry, but we do not offer group discounts.

Polaris Ride Command GPS System

We highly recommend that you download the Polaris Ride Command App on your phone. It will match with our paper map of the trails, which we will supply you.