Motorcycle Rentals on Corfu island, Greece

Corfu Town has a rhythm best felt on two wheels. Rent a scooter and within twenty minutes you can be leaning into the bends toward Paleokastritsa, where a monastery sits above turquoise coves, or climbing the last steep curves to Kaiser's Throne above Pelekas for a sunset that draws a small, quiet crowd every evening. The old town's alleys, the Venetian ramparts, the beaches south toward Kanoni — all of it opens up the moment you stop waiting for a bus.

The island's geography practically asks for it. Corfu's roads are narrow, twisting and often steep, and parking a car in Corfu Town's tight lanes is its own small ordeal. A scooter or small motorcycle slots into gaps a car never could, and it turns a day of sightseeing into a string of spontaneous stops — a beach here, a monastery there, a viewpoint nobody put on the itinerary. Some routes, like the last stretch to Cape Drastis, get rough and unpaved, so a sturdier bike earns its keep once you leave the main road.

Top 10 things to see in Corfu Town by scooter

1. Paleokastritsa — an iconic coastal viewpoint and monastery, with a classic west-coast ride down to turquoise coves.
2. Angelokastro — a Byzantine hilltop fortress ruin near Paleokastritsa, reached by a short winding climb with sweeping sea views.
3. Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio) — the Venetian fortress at the edge of the old town, an easy in-town ride and walk-up viewpoint.
4. Achilleion Palace, Gastouri — the 19th-century palace built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, a popular short ride south of town.
5. Kaiser's Throne, Pelekas — a hilltop viewpoint famous for sunset views over the whole island.
6. Canal d'Amour, Sidari — sandstone rock-cut coves on the north coast, a favourite scenic ride and swim stop.
7. Cape Drastis — a dramatic white-cliff headland near Sidari, reached via a rougher unpaved final stretch.
8. Mon Repos Estate — a wooded royal-era estate with gardens and quiet coastal paths on the edge of town.
9. Vlacherna Monastery & Pontikonisi, Kanoni — a postcard islet viewpoint just south of the airport, a short scenic ride from town.
10. Mount Pantokrator — Corfu's highest peak, with a summit monastery and panoramic views toward Albania.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Corfu Town?

For mopeds up to 50cc, category AM is enough, and the minimum age is 16. Anything from 125cc up requires a proper motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A) matched to the bike's power — a car licence won't cover you here. Bring your International Driving Permit if you're from outside the EU, and expect rental shops to hold a deposit, usually as a credit-card hold, before handing over the keys.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Corfu Town?

Average rental price runs 20–25 EUR per day in low season and 35–50 EUR per day in high season, with premium models from 45–70 EUR per day.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• They ease off again through autumn.
• November to March is the cheapest stretch, though many island rental shops close for the winter.

When to book a rental scooter in Corfu Town?

July and August are high season — hot, busy, and the months when scooters sell out fastest, so book well ahead if you're travelling then. May, June, September and October offer easier riding weather and calmer roads without the peak prices. November through March counts as low season, though most rental shops are shut for the year, so this isn't really a booking window at all.

Local traffic rules in Corfu Town

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike, and police enforcement is strict. Speed limits sit at 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on the open road, and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though smaller-engine bikes are held to lower limits. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but a stricter 0.2 g/l applies to motorcyclists. Keep to paved roads — insurance almost never covers dirt tracks or beaches — and always carry your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers with you while riding.

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!