Motorcycle Rentals on Kea island, Greece

Kea won't feel like the Cyclades you've seen in photos. There's no ferry-port sprawl, no wall-to-wall sunbeds — just a hilltop capital, a stone lion carved into the bedrock above town, and a coastline that unfolds slowly as you ride it. Climb out of Ioulida on a scooter and within twenty minutes you can be swimming at Otzias or eating grilled fish in the yacht harbour at Vourkari. That's the appeal of getting around Tzia on two wheels: the island rewards people willing to go looking for it.

Kea is compact and hilly, and its roads are the narrow, winding kind that link one village to the next rather than the wide highways found on bigger islands. Nothing is far — most sights sit within 5 to 15 km of each other — but buses are scarce and don't reach the beaches or the monastery road. A scooter or motorcycle closes that gap easily, and outside busy summer weekends traffic stays light enough for relaxed, unhurried riding. A handful of routes toward the wilder east coast turn rough or unpaved, so a sturdier bike helps if you're heading that far out.

Top 10 things to see in Kea by motorcycle

1. Ioulida (Chora) — the island's hilltop capital, with car-free lanes, neoclassical houses and cafes; the natural place to start or end a ride.
2. Lion of Kea (Leon tis Tzias) — an archaic stone lion carved straight into the bedrock, a short ride and a short walk from Ioulida.
3. Panagia Kastriani Monastery — a clifftop monastery on the east coast, reached by a scenic, winding road with sweeping sea views.
4. Karthaia archaeological site — ruins of an ancient city on a remote southeastern bay, at the end of a rougher coastal track for riders willing to go further.
5. Otzias Beach — a relaxed sandy beach just north of Korissia, an easy swim stop on a coastal loop.
6. Gialiskari Beach — a smaller, quieter beach near Otzias, easy to pair with the ride up to Kastriani.
7. Vourkari — a yacht-harbour village with waterfront tavernas, along a scenic stretch of coast from Korissia.
8. Korissia — the main port town, a handy start or end point with beachfront cafes.
9. Pisses Beach and valley — a long sandy beach backed by an old farming valley, on one of the island's greener inland routes.
10. Spathi Beach — a striking pebble beach on the wilder east coast, reached by a scenic descent — a good turnaround point for a longer ride.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Kea?

Requirements depend on the engine size. For scooters up to 50cc, category AM covers you from age 16. For anything 125cc and above, you'll need the matching motorcycle licence — A1, A2 or A — and a car licence alone won't be accepted as a substitute in Greece. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit. Rental shops on Kea will also ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount set by the individual operator.

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

Expect to pay 20–25 EUR per day for a basic 50–125cc scooter in low season, rising to 30–45 EUR in high season. Larger or newer motorcycles run 45–70 EUR per day.

• Prices climb steadily from spring into summer and peak in July and August.
• April, May, September and October offer the best value, with fewer crowds on the roads too.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Kea?

July and August are Kea's high season — hot, busy, and the time you'll pay the most, so book ahead if you're travelling then. Shops quiet down from November through March, and availability outside the main season isn't guaranteed island-wide. For the best mix of good weather, light traffic and lower prices, aim for May, June, September or October.

Local traffic rules in Kea

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, and it's strictly enforced. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, though on Kea's narrow, winding lanes you'll rarely reach that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but drops to 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists. Keep in mind that rental insurance won't cover unpaved tracks or off-road riding, so stick to tarmac on routes like the one to Karthaia.

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!