Motorcycle Rentals on Kalymnos island, Greece

Kalymnos rewards anyone willing to leave the port on two wheels. Climb out of Pothia toward Chorio and the road twists up to the ruined walls of Pera Kastro, with the whole island spread out below. Push further and you reach the fjord-like inlet at Rina, or the sun-bleached lanes of Emporios at the island's far edge — places a bus timetable simply won't get you to on the same afternoon.

This is a small, mountainous island with essentially one coastal road stringing together Pothia, Chorio, Myrties, Massouri, Emporios and Vathys, and most of those villages sit only 15–25 minutes apart. Buses run rarely, taxis add up fast, and parking a car near a trailhead or a beach cove is often impossible. A scooter or small motorbike lets you cover that whole loop in a day, stopping wherever the view or the water looks good, at a fraction of what a rental car would cost.

Top 10 things to see in Kalymnos by motorbike

1. Chorio & Pera Kastro (Castle of the Knights) — hilltop Byzantine and Knights-era ruins above the old capital, with sweeping island views a short ride from Pothia.
2. Agios Savvas Monastery — a whitewashed monastery on the hillside above Pothia, an easy and rewarding lookout stop.
3. Vathys & the Rina inlet — a green valley of citrus groves ending in a narrow, fjord-like harbor, one of the island's most scenic rides.
4. Myrties & Massouri — a beach-and-cafe strip facing the islet of Telendos, with the road continuing north toward Emporios.
5. Emporios — a quiet fishing village at the road's end, the classic ride-to-the-edge-of-the-island trip.
6. Telendos — small boats cross to this car-free islet from Myrties, and the coastal road facing it is worth the ride on its own.
7. Kantouni Beach — a sandy-pebble beach just off the Chorio-Panormos road, an easy stop on a coastal loop.
8. Vlychadia Beach & the Nautical & Sponge Diving Museum — a sheltered southwest bay next to a small museum on the island's sponge-diving past.
9. Pothia town & harbor front — the neoclassical port capital where most rentals start, lovely for an evening ride along the water.
10. Arginonta — a quieter beach and valley north of Myrties, a calmer contrast to the busier resort strip.

What do you need to rent a motorbike in Kalymnos?

For a 50cc moped, category AM is enough and the minimum age is usually 16, though rental companies often ask for 18 and a driving history. Anything from 125cc up needs a matching motorcycle licence — A1, A2 or A — and a standard car licence will not cover you. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Expect a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount set by the individual rental company.

How much does it cost to rent a motorbike in Kalymnos?

A basic 50–125cc scooter runs from roughly 10 to 16 EUR per day in low season and 18 to 30 EUR per day in high season, with larger motorbikes, ATVs and quads typically landing around 30 to 50+ EUR per day year-round.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peak in July and August, then ease off again through autumn.
• Booking a few days ahead in summer helps — scooters do sell out on smaller islands like this one.

When to book a rental motorbike in Kalymnos?

July and August are high season: the best weather, the fullest villages, and the highest prices, so book ahead if you're travelling then. April, May and October sit in the low season, with thinner crowds and cheaper daily rates, while many island rental shops close outright from November through March. If you want warm riding weather without the July-August crush, May-June and September-October hit the sweet spot.

Local traffic rules in Kalymnos

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are required by law for every rider and passenger on a scooter, moped, motorcycle or quad, and police do check. Speed limits sit at 50 km/h in villages and towns, rising to 90 km/h on the open road, though Kalymnos's narrow, winding lanes rarely let you approach that anyway. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to treat riding and drinking as mutually exclusive. Keep your licence, IDP and rental papers with you, and stick to paved roads — insurance almost never covers dirt tracks or beaches.

If you want to rent a motorbike in Kalymnos, 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!