Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Astana

Astana rewards riders who like their cities big and their skylines strange. Swing a motorcycle down Nurzhol Boulevard at golden hour and the gold-glass towers, the Ak Orda residence, and Bayterek Tower line up like a movie set built for two wheels. Head south and the glass sphere of Nur Alem catches the light before you drop onto the Ishim River embankment for a slower, scenic run home.

Astana was planned on a grid, and that makes it a motorcycle city more than a walking one. The government and cultural core, the EXPO district, and the riverside are strung out over distances that punish pedestrians and outpace buses, while the wide, straight arterials let a bike close those gaps in minutes. The flat steppe terrain around the capital also means you can point the bike north and just keep going — Astana is the natural starting line for a long ride out to Burabay National Park.

Top 10 things to see in Astana by motorcycle

1. Bayterek Tower — the city's 97m symbol and easiest landmark to navigate from.
2. Nurzhol Boulevard — the ceremonial spine linking the main government and cultural buildings, and a straight, photogenic ride.
3. Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center — Norman Foster's giant transparent tent, a quick hop from Bayterek.
4. Nur-Astana Mosque — one of Central Asia's largest mosques, with an open plaza that's easy to park near.
5. Hazrat Sultan Mosque — Central Asia's largest mosque, on the southern bank of the Ishim River.
6. Ishim River Embankment — a scenic riverside stretch, best ridden in the evening for the skyline.
7. Nur Alem Sphere — the glass sphere left from EXPO 2017, now a museum of future energy.
8. Presidential Park — landscaped fountains and paths, a calm break from boulevard traffic.
9. Ak Orda Presidential Palace — the presidential residence, unmistakable from the public embankment.
10. Burabay National Park — about 270 km north, a full-day ride through open steppe to forested lakes and granite peaks.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Astana?

You'll need a motorcycle licence in the Vienna Convention's category A family, with a lighter sub-category covering small-capacity machines — bring your home licence along with an International Driving Permit. The general minimum age is 18, though most rental companies here set the bar at 21 or higher and may ask for a year or two of riding experience. Expect to leave a deposit, usually cash or a card hold plus your passport details for the record — keep the physical passport with you, since police can ask to see it.

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

Budget around 12,000–14,000 KZT per day in low season, rising to roughly 18,000–25,000 KZT per day in high season, with larger-displacement or premium touring bikes running 25,000 KZT and up.

• Prices climb from June through August, when peak summer touring and Burabay day trips push demand up.
• They drop from November to March, when the cold keeps most riders off the road and many rental shops scale back.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Astana?

High season runs June to August, with the best all-round riding weather in May, June, September and early October — book a couple of weeks ahead if you're planning a Burabay trip in peak summer. Low season stretches from November to March, when Astana's continental winter regularly drops below -20°C and prices — along with available bikes — fall with the temperature.

Local traffic rules in Astana

Kazakhstan drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for riders and passengers on any motorcycle or scooter. Speed limits are 60 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, and up to 110 km/h on main highways, with speed cameras common along the routes out of the city. Alcohol tolerance is zero for drivers, and motorcycles should run with headlights on at all times, even outside town.

Astana's rental shops know these roads well and will send you off with a solid bike, a helmet, and clear instructions. If you're ready to rent a motorcycle in Astana, 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!