For starters you want to evaluate the person you are buying one for to make sure you get a scooter that is right for him/her. A few things to look at are quality, price and size.

Quality. You want something that is good quality but without a hefty price tag. You also usually want something made out of an aircraft grade aluminum or equivalent so that the strength and support is there but not the weight. Most of the top name scooters out there are made of an aircraft grade aluminum. Aircraft grade aluminum offers strength without increasing the weight a ton.

Price. Obviously you want to spend as little as possible without losing quality. For this you may want to go with a brand name like Razor(c). They offer quality scooters while maintaining a decent price tag.

Size. They make everything from little kids scooters to scooters for adults. Make sure you get the right size for whomever you are buying it for. Too big of a scooter makes it hard to control. Too small makes it difficult to ride as well.

A few other options you may want to consider are motorized scooters. Motorized scooters are very cool. You can find them powered by either gas or electric. Gas usually offers a little more speed and power but electric offers efficiency and a smaller price tag. If you are looking for something for zooming up and down your street I would recommend an electric scooter. If you are looking for something to run errands with you may want to get a gas scooter that will provide you with more speed and power.

All in all scooters are a very efficient form of transportation and can provide people with a lot of fun. Check out some online stores before buying one and get the one that is right for you.