Solo Skydiving
How Much Does Skydiving Cost After Your License? Complete 2025 Guide
Find out how much skydiving costs after getting your license. Compare jump ticket and rig rental prices across Thailand, Russia, Dubai, US. Plus money-saving tips for licensed skydivers.
You got your license. Now what does each jump actually cost?
A licensed skydiver prepares their personal rig before a jump — owning your own gear means freedom to jump anywhere
Globally, expect to pay $30-40 USD (₹2,500-3,300) per jump ticket and $20-50 USD (₹1,700-4,200) for rig rental depending on the country and dropzone.
Here's the exact breakdown across popular skydiving destinations.
Jump Ticket & Rig Rental Prices
Country | Jump Ticket | Rig Rental | Total (with rental) |
|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸 United States | $35 | $50 | $85 |
🇹🇭 Thailand | ฿1,400 | ฿1,000 | ฿2,400 |
🇷🇺 Russia | ₽3,000 | ₽1,000 | ₽4,000 |
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | AED 150 | AED 110 | AED 260 |
Prices are approximate and vary by dropzone and season. All prices shown for standard altitude (~13,000 ft).
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Cost With Your Own Rig
If you own your rig, you only pay the jump ticket — no rental fees.
Country | Jump Ticket Only | Savings Per Jump |
|---|---|---|
🇺🇸 United States | $35 | $50 saved |
🇹🇭 Thailand | ฿1,400 | ฿1,000 saved |
🇷🇺 Russia | ₽3,000 | ₽1,000 saved |
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | AED 150 | AED 110 saved |
Packing your own parachute is a skill every licensed skydiver learns — it's your life on the line
Should You Buy Your Own Rig?
Owning your gear saves money long-term if you jump regularly.
Rig Costs:
Used complete rig: $3,000 - $5,000 (₹2.5L - 4.2L)
New complete rig: $8,000 - $10,000 (₹6.7L - 8.4L)
Break-Even Calculation:
Average rental cost per jump: ~$30-50 (₹2,500-4,200)
Used rig ($4,000 / ₹3.3L) ÷ $40/jump = 100 jumps to break even
New rig ($9,000 / ₹7.5L) ÷ $40/jump = 225 jumps to break even
When to buy: Most skydivers buy their own rig after 50-100 jumps once they know their canopy preferences and jump regularly (50+ jumps per year).
Modern skydiving rigs are engineering marvels — main canopy, reserve, and AAD (automatic activation device) all in one pack
Formation skydiving with fellow licensed jumpers — the real adventure begins after you get your license
Money-Saving Tips
Buy jump block tickets: 50-100 jump blocks typically save 10-20%
Jump on weekdays: Some dropzones have cheaper weekday rates
Off-season deals: Lower prices during shoulder seasons
Camp/work programs: Some DZs offer work-for-jumps arrangements
Buy used gear: Best value if you jump 50+ times per year
Bottom Line
Expect to pay $30-40 (₹2,500-3,300) per jump ticket and $20-50 (₹1,700-4,200) for rig rental globally.
Total cost per jump:
With rental rig: $60-90 (₹5,000-7,500) per jump
With own rig: $30-40 (₹2,500-3,300) per jump (ticket only)
If you jump regularly (50+ jumps/year), buying your own rig pays for itself in 100-200 jumps and gives you the freedom to jump anywhere with gear you trust.
