Motorcycle Rentals on Formentera island

Formentera rewards anyone willing to leave the beach towel behind for an afternoon. The island is barely 19 km end to end, yet it packs in a lighthouse at each tip, a lagoon by the harbour and enough hidden coves to fill a week. Hop on a motorcycle and you can watch the sunrise at Far de la Mola and still make it to Cala Saona for sunset, with a swim at Platja de Ses Illetes somewhere in between.

There is no train here, buses are sparse, and parking near the best beaches fills up fast in summer — a scooter solves all three problems at once. Roads are narrow, flat to gently rolling, and rarely busy outside August, so you don't need a big engine to cover the island in a day. A modest 50cc-125cc scooter is the practical choice for getting from La Savina to the far ends of Formentera without wasting a morning on logistics.

Top 10 things to see in Formentera by motorcycle

1. Far de la Mola — lighthouse at the island's eastern tip with dramatic clifftop views; the classic end-of-island ride.
2. Cap de Barbaria — a lonely lighthouse on a lunar-looking limestone plateau at the southern tip, a favourite for sunset.
3. Platja de Ses Illetes — the postcard turquoise-and-white-sand beach inside the Ses Salines natural park.
4. Platja de Migjorn — a long south-coast beach linked by a scenic road running past coves and chiringuitos.
5. Estany Pudent — a large saltwater lagoon by the port, circled by a flat, easy coastal road.
6. Estany des Peix — a sheltered lagoon by La Savina harbour, good for a short loop near where most rentals start.
7. Sant Francesc Xavier — the island's small capital, worth a stop at its fortified church for lunch or shopping.
8. Sant Ferran de ses Roques — a laid-back village on the road to the Trucadors, with roots in the island's hippy era.
9. Cala Saona — a sheltered west-coast cove framed by cliffs and clear water, popular at sunset.
10. Es Trucadors — ride out along this narrow sandy peninsula toward Ibiza, with open sea on both sides.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Formentera?

For scooters up to 50cc, an AM licence is enough (a full category B car licence also covers these). For 125cc scooters, you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence — a car-based entitlement only works for Spanish or long-term EU residents, so most visiting tourists should hold an A1. Rental companies typically set their own minimum age, often 18 or 21 depending on the vehicle, and will ask for a deposit blocked on a credit card in your name. If your licence isn't from the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, since desks commonly ask for both.

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

A basic 50cc-125cc scooter runs around 25 EUR per day in the shoulder months, rising to roughly 35-50 EUR per day in peak summer. If you want something bigger, larger scooters, quads or motorcycles above 125cc typically cost 50-90 EUR per day.

• Prices climb steadily from spring into summer and peak in July and August.
• April, May, June, September and October sit closest to the 25 EUR anchor rate.
• Booking a few days ahead in high season helps you lock in the better rate before the good bikes are taken.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Formentera?

July and August are Formentera's high season, when the island fills up and prices for a motorcycle rental in Formentera sit at their highest. Most operators run from around April/May through October, so the shoulder months of May, June, September and October give you lighter traffic, easier parking and the lower end of the price range. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Formentera for a summer trip, booking a little ahead is worth it, since availability tightens fast once August arrives.

Local traffic rules in Formentera

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter or motorcycle, on every road, at all times. Speed limits top out at 90 km/h on conventional roads and drop to 50 km/h in built-up areas, with mopeds capped at 45 km/h and kept off motorways altogether — not that you'll need one on an island this size. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, reduced to 0.3 g/l for riders with less than two years of experience. Motorcycles and mopeds must run with dipped headlights day and night, and handheld phones or headphones are off-limits 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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• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
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• Friendly support if your plans change.

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!