Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals on Solta island

Šolta rewards travellers who go looking for it. Skip the ferry queue for a shoreline path and instead take a quad along the ridge road down to Maslinica, a pastel-coloured harbour village on the western tip where a small castle overlooks the scattered islets of Stipanska and Balkun. Wind back east and drop into pine-shaded Nečujam Bay, said to have been a favourite retreat of Emperor Diocletian, for a swim in water that stays calm most of the year. This is the kind of island that opens up once you stop waiting for a bus.

Šolta is barely 19 km long and 4–5 km wide, strung along a single winding ridge road with narrow branches dropping to the coast. A bicycle turns that terrain into a slog under the summer sun, and a car feels oversized on the tighter descents. A quad, on the other hand, handles the climbs and hairpins without effort, and with almost no real traffic on the island, you can cover coves that public buses and rental cars skip entirely — which is exactly why a quad bike rental in Šolta makes more sense here than almost anywhere else on the Adriatic.

Top 10 things to see in Šolta by quad bike

1. Maslinica — a pastel harbour village with a small castle and views across to the Šolta archipelago islets, and a natural turnaround point for a west-coast run.
2. Nečujam Bay — the island's largest bay, ringed with pine-shaded coves and tied to local legend about Emperor Diocletian.
3. Stomorska — a quiet former shipbuilding village with a marina and waterfront konobas, reached by a scenic inland ride.
4. Grohote — the island's administrative hub and largest settlement, with old stone architecture and the road junction most routes pass through.
5. Rogač — the main ferry port to Split, a natural start or end point for a loop around the island.
6. Gornje Selo — a hilltop village with a parish church and elevated views over the interior's olive groves and vineyards.
7. Donje Selo — an older inland village between Grohote and Nečujam, good for a glimpse of everyday island life away from the coast.
8. Senjska Beach — a well-known pebble cove on the south coast, with a scenic descent from the ridge road.
9. Livka viewpoint — a high point on the central ridge road with panoramic views over both coastlines, a favourite stop for photos.
10. Šešula Bay — a sheltered cove near Stomorska with a small marina, a pleasant detour on a north-shore loop.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Šolta?

Requirements depend on how the machine is registered: a road-registered quad typically needs at least a car driving licence, while lighter quadricycles fall under a moped-type category — the rental agency will tell you exactly which one their fleet requires. Most operators set 18 as the practical minimum age. Bring a valid IDP if your licence was issued outside the EU/EEA. A deposit is standard, usually held on a credit card and released when you return the quad undamaged.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Šolta?

Expect roughly 15–20 EUR per day in low season (April, May, October), rising to 40–55 EUR per day in high season (July, August). Larger-engine or two-seater models can run 60–80 EUR per day at the peak.

• Prices climb steadily from spring into midsummer, then ease off again in autumn.
• July and August are the most expensive months to book.
• April, May and October offer the cheapest rates of the season.

When to book a rental quad bike in Šolta?

High season runs June through August, with July and August the busiest and priciest weeks on the whole Adriatic coast — book ahead if you're travelling then, as stock on a small island like Šolta runs out fast. Low season stretches from November to March, when many rental shops close for the winter entirely. For the best balance of good weather and lighter demand, aim for May, June, September or early October.

Local traffic rules in Šolta

Croatia drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road — plenty for Šolta's narrow lanes. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, but it drops to zero for drivers under 25. Quads and other two- and three-wheelers must ride with headlights on at all times, day and night.

With its quiet roads and dramatic coastline, Šolta is made for exploring at your own pace. If you're ready to rent a quad bike in Šolta, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

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 quad bike 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 quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!