Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Lienz

Lienz sits where the Alps' best-known pass roads meet, and a motorbike is what turns that geography into a trip instead of a postcard. From here you can point the front wheel north up the Felbertauernstraße toward the switchbacks of the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße, or south across the border into the Dolomites, where the Tre Cime di Lavaredo rise above Lake Misurina. Rent a motorcycle in Lienz and the whole eastern Alps — Austrian and Italian — opens up as a single riding ground.

Public transport barely touches this part of Tyrol, and a car feels wasted on roads built for leaning into corners. Lienz sits at a crossroads of alpine passes and quiet valleys, so almost every direction out of town turns into a proper ride within minutes. A motorcycle rental in Lienz lets you chain together passes and border crossings that would take a full day of connections otherwise, and the terrain — tight hairpins, lake shorelines, high-altitude straights — rewards exactly that kind of machine.

Top 10 things to see in Lienz by motorcycle

1. Großglockner Hochalpenstraße — Austria's most famous alpine pass road, with hairpin switchbacks and glacier views, reached via the Felbertauernstraße.
2. Felbertauernstraße (Felbertauern Pass) — the scenic tunnel-and-pass route north out of Lienz, a classic approach ride toward the Großglockner.
3. Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen — iconic Dolomite peaks across the Italian border, reached through Sexten, Toblach and Lake Misurina.
4. Plöckenpass (Passo di Monte Croce Carnico) — a twisty, less-crowded pass south into Carnia, Italy, loved by riders for its bends.
5. Weissensee — one of Austria's clearest alpine lakes, a short ride east with a scenic lakeside road.
6. Iselsberg Pass — the local pass to Winklern and the Mölltal, a favourite warm-up loop.
7. Zettersfeld — a mountain above town with a winding access road up to the cable-car station and panoramic Dolomite views.
8. Hochstein — Lienz's mountain on the opposite side of the valley, with its own scenic road and views over town.
9. Defereggental — a quiet side valley west of Lienz, a dead-end road through traditional villages for a relaxed ride.
10. Gailtal via Kartitsch and Kötschach-Mauthen — a scenic valley route south, following the Gail river through Carinthia toward the Plöckenpass.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Lienz?

Which licence you need depends on the bike: category A1 covers machines up to 125cc, A2 covers restricted mid-power models, and A is required for anything unrestricted. Minimum ages follow the same scale — 16 for A1, 18 for A2, 24 for a full A licence (or younger through progressive access). An International Driving Permit isn't legally required for EU licences, but it's worth carrying one alongside a non-EU licence, since some rental companies ask for it regardless. Expect to leave a credit-card deposit, with the amount rising for bigger, more powerful machines, and to show photo ID and a card in your own name.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Lienz?

Average rental prices run EUR 25–35 per day in low season and EUR 45–70 per day in high season, with premium and large-cc models reaching EUR 70–120 per day.

• Prices climb through spring and peak in July and August, the busiest riding months.
• They ease off from September and drop to their lowest from November through March, though many alpine rental shops scale back or close over winter as the passes close under snow.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Lienz?

High season runs through July and August, when the Großglockner and other passes are busiest and prices sit at their peak — book a few weeks ahead if you want your pick of bikes. Low season stretches from November to March, but it's really a winter closure for most alpine operators rather than a bargain window. The sweet spot is May to September, with mid-May to late June and early September offering warm, settled weather, open high passes and noticeably lighter traffic than midsummer.

Local traffic rules in Lienz

Austria drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a motorcycle. Bikes must run with dipped headlights on at all times, day or night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 100 km/h on rural roads and 130 km/h on motorways, though lower limits often apply through alpine and tunnel sections. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, tightening to effectively zero for probationary licence holders, so it's best to treat riding and drinking as entirely separate parts of the day.

Most of our motorcycle rentals in Lienz come from operators with years of experience, and they'll hand you a well-maintained bike, a helmet and friendly, straightforward service. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Lienz, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike 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, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!