Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Bergamo

Bergamo rewards anyone willing to leave the car behind. Ride up into Città Alta through the old Venetian Walls, catch your breath at the Piazza Vecchia, then climb further to the San Vigilio hill for a view over the whole plain. From there the Orobie Alps and Lago d'Iseo are barely an hour away, and a bike is what turns those distances into an afternoon adventure instead of a chore.

The old town sits on a hill laced with narrow, restricted-access streets where cars simply don't fit and parking is a headache even if they did. A bike slips through the lower city's traffic and climbs into Città Alta without a second thought. It's also the natural base for reaching the Orobie passes, the lake shore and the Franciacorta hills — roads built for switchbacks and curves, not straight lines, which is exactly where two wheels have the advantage.

Top 10 things to see in Bergamo by motorcycle

1. Città Alta (Upper Town) and the Venetian Walls — the walled hilltop core of Bergamo, reached by a short, twisty climb that makes a perfect warm-up ride and photo stop.
2. San Vigilio funicular hill and viewpoint — a steep switchback road above Città Alta with panoramic views over the city and the plain below.
3. Piazza Vecchia and Piazza del Duomo — the architectural heart of Città Alta, a natural stop once you've parked in the old town.
4. Lago d'Iseo (Sarnico to Lovere shoreline) — a classic lakeside loop with sweeping curves along the water and Monte Isola in view.
5. Lago di Endine and the Val Cavallina — a quieter lake north of the city, with a scenic ring road popular among local riders.
6. Passo della Presolana — a proper mountain pass through the Orobie Alps, with hairpins that make it a benchmark day-ride from Bergamo.
7. Città Alta to the Selvino ridge road — a fast-rising road into the pre-Alps, with good corners and valley views the whole way.
8. Val Brembana toward San Pellegrino Terme — a river-valley route lined with belle-époque spa architecture, leading on to further mountain roads.
9. Franciacorta wine hills — rolling vineyard roads south of Lago d'Iseo, with cellar-door stops for an easy half-day loop.
10. Lago di Como via Valle Imagna — a longer route west through the Bergamasque hills down to the lake, a favourite full-day ride.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Bergamo?

The licence you need depends on the bike: category A1 covers scooters and motorcycles up to 125cc, while mid-power and unrestricted machines call for A2 or full category A. If your licence was issued outside the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with it. Rental companies typically set their own minimum age, usually 18, and take a deposit — normally a credit card hold — scaled to the value of the bike, so a small scooter and a touring motorcycle won't ask for the same amount.

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

Expect to pay around 25–35 EUR per day in low season, rising to 40–60 EUR per day in high season, with premium touring models running 60–90 EUR per day or more.

• Prices climb in June, July and August, when demand for touring is highest and regional festivals fill the calendar.
• Rates drop from November through February, when cold, wet weather keeps most riders off the road.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Bergamo?

High season runs June to August, when Alpine passes are fully open and prices sit at their peak — book a few weeks ahead if you want a specific model. Low season, November through February, is cheaper but many mountain routes are affected by winter conditions, so shoulder months like May, September and early October are often the sweet spot: mild weather, open passes and easier availability.

Local traffic rules in Bergamo

Italy drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger on mopeds, scooters and motorcycles, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside towns, and 110–130 km/h on faster extra-urban roads and motorways, with lower limits in the rain. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for anyone who's held a licence less than three years. Keep your headlights on at all times, and watch for Città Alta's camera-enforced ZTL zone — riding in without a permit means a fine that catches up with you months later.

Once you've got the licence and dates sorted, use the search form at the top of the page to rent a motorcycle in Bergamo and start planning which pass to ride first. 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!