Scooter Rentals in Sorrento (Italy) from €5/day

The road from Sorrento to Positano and on to Amalfi is one of the most photographed drives in Italy — and one of the most frustrating to sit through in a coach. On a scooter you slip past the queues at every hairpin, stop wherever the view opens up over the water, and still make it to Positano or Ravello in time for lunch. Ride the SS163 early enough and the cliffs, lemon terraces and fishing villages are yours before the tour buses catch up.

This coast rewards a small vehicle more than almost anywhere else in the country. The SS163 clings to the cliffside, narrow and constantly turning, and in July or August it clogs solid with cars and buses that can't pass each other on the tighter bends. A scooter threads through, parks in the last free metre of a crowded piazza, and can duck up the steep side roads to hill towns like Ravello or Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi that are awkward, if not miserable, to reach by car. Sorrento to Positano is barely 17–20 km as the crow flies, but the hairpins turn that into a slow crawl for anything bigger than two wheels — which is exactly where a scooter's agility pays off.

Top 10 things to see in Sorrento by scooter

1. Positano — the classic cliffside village view and a beach stop along the Amalfi coast road.
2. Amalfi — the cathedral town and natural turnaround point for a full coastal loop ride.
3. Ravello — a steep hillside detour to Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone for panoramic gardens.
4. Marina Grande, Sorrento — a harbor and beach area, an easy first ride from most rental pickups.
5. Bagni della Regina Giovanna — a rocky cove with Roman ruins, reached via a short scenic ride from Sorrento.
6. Punta Campanella — a headland route at the tip of the peninsula with views across to Capri.
7. Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi — a hilltop town looking over both the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno.
8. Nerano and Marina del Cantone — a quieter bay and pebble beach, ideal for a lunch stop on the peninsula's south side.
9. Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento — an abandoned mill ravine in town, worth a short walk-off-the-bike detour.
10. Praiano — a smaller cliffside village on the Amalfi road with sunset viewpoints and far fewer crowds than Positano.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Sorrento?

For a 50cc moped you need category AM, available in Italy from age 14. Anything from 51cc up to 125cc requires category A1. Holders of a full car licence (B) can sometimes ride a 125cc locally, but rental shops differ on whether they'll accept a foreign B licence for this, so check with the operator before you book. If your licence wasn't issued in the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a credit card hold, along with a copy of your ID or passport.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Sorrento?

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you're looking at roughly 5–15 EUR per day; in high season that climbs to around 25–45 EUR per day, and a premium, larger-engine model can run 40–60 EUR per day.

• Cheapest: November to February.
• Most expensive: July and August.
• Shoulder months sit comfortably in between, with better availability than midsummer.

When to book a rental scooter in Sorrento?

July and August are high season on this coast — hot, crowded, and the months when prices peak and bikes sell out early, so book well ahead if you're coming then. May, June, September and early October are the sweet spot: warm, far less congested, and easier on both availability and price. From November through March many coastal rental outlets scale back or close for the season, which is also when you'll find the lowest rates if you're travelling then.

Local traffic rules in Sorrento

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside built-up areas, and lower again on the twisting coastal stretches in poor weather. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero if you've held your licence less than three years. Keep your headlight on at all times, even in daylight — it's required by law for scooters and mopeds. If you're heading into Sorrento's or Amalfi's historic centre, watch for ZTL restricted zones: ride in without a permit and the fine finds you by post months later, plus an admin fee from the rental company. Ready to see this coast at your own pace? Use the search form at the top of the page to rent a scooter in Sorrento and get riding. Have a nice trip!

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a scooter without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online scooter reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!