The Bowling Dilemma

You want to invite your friends to a bowling competition. You haven't decided how many games wil be played in the competition, but you are confident that you will play at least 2 games and at most 5 games.

There are two places to go bowling near Earnscliffe, and you are trying to decide which has the better deal.

At Place #1: Each person pays a rate of $3.50 per game, plus a one-time $3.00 fee to rent bowling shoes.

At Place #2: Each person pays a rate of $4.50 per game, but there is no shoe rental fee.

Which site is the better value? Justify your answer.