Motorcycle Rentals on Lemnos island

Picture stepping off the ferry in Myrina and, within the hour, being the one deciding where the day goes — up to the Venetian walls of Myrina Castle for sunset, or along the coast road toward Thanos Beach with Mt Skopia rising behind the dunes. Lemnos rewards exactly this kind of freedom: it's an island of scattered villages, quiet coves and one whitewashed chapel balanced on a rock at Agios Ioannis, and a motorcycle is what lets you string them all together in a single afternoon instead of waiting on the island's sparse buses.

Distances here are generous by island standards but never punishing — most sights sit within 30 to 40 km of Myrina, an easy day trip by scooter or small motorcycle. Traffic is light, the tarmac is generally in good shape, and only the more remote corners, like the Petrified Forest or the Fakos Peninsula, drop onto unpaved tracks where a sturdier bike earns its keep. That mix of manageable distances and light traffic is exactly why so many visitors choose to rent a motorcycle in Myrina rather than rely on foot or public transport.

Top 10 things to see in Myrina by motorcycle

1. Myrina Castle (Kastro) — a Venetian and Byzantine fortress on the headland between Myrina's two bays, a short ride from any rental shop and the best spot on the island for sunset over the Aegean.
2. Platy Beach — the main organized beach just south of town, an easy first ride to get a feel for the bike, with tavernas and sunbeds right on the sand.
3. Thanos Beach — minutes past Platy, backed by dunes and Mt Skopia, one of the island's best short scenic loops.
4. Agios Ioannis — a tiny rock chapel rising straight out of the sea near Thanos, a classic stop on the western coast road.
5. Panagia Kakaviotissa — a cave church built into volcanic rock near Kornos village, reached by a short hike after riding inland.
6. Petrified Forest of Lemnos — scattered petrified wood near Skandali and Kornos, an offbeat detour through the island's volcanic interior.
7. Poliochni — one of the oldest prehistoric settlements in the Aegean, near Kaminia on the quieter southeast coast.
8. Moudros — Lemnos's second town, on a wide bay, home to Commonwealth and French war cemeteries tied to the Gallipoli campaign.
9. Kotsinas — a small fishing harbor on the north coast with castle ruins and a war memorial, a pleasant coastal ride from Myrina.
10. Fakos Peninsula — a remote, undeveloped headland reached by dirt track, with sandy coves for riders chasing real isolation.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Myrina?

For scooters up to 50cc you'll need at least an AM licence category; anything 125cc and above requires the matching motorcycle licence — A1, A2 or A depending on the bike. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Minimum age is generally 16 for 50cc mopeds and 18 for larger motorcycles, though many rental shops set their own higher minimum and expect you to have held your licence for a while. Expect a deposit on top of the rental price, usually held on a credit card.

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

A basic 50–125cc scooter runs about 20–28 EUR per day in low season and 35–50 EUR per day in high season. Larger motorcycles from 250cc, and quad bikes, cost more — roughly 50–80 EUR per day.

• July and August are the most expensive months, with bikes often booked out well in advance.
• April, May and October offer the best balance of open rental shops and lower prices.
• Deep winter (November–March) is cheapest on paper, but many small shops close entirely.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Myrina?

If you're coming in July or August, book well ahead — high season sees the best bikes go first and prices climb accordingly. May, June, September and October give you calmer roads, cooler riding weather and noticeably better rates, with most shops still fully open. Outside that window, from November through March, availability shrinks as several operators shut down for the season, so it's worth confirming a shop is actually running before you count on a cheap winter rate.

Local traffic rules in Myrina

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike, and enforcement is strict enough that it's not worth testing. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on the open road and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though none of that applies much on Lemnos's village lanes. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but a stricter 0.2 g/l applies to motorcyclists, so it's simplest to treat riding and drinking as separate activities entirely. Keep your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers on you, and remember that heading onto unpaved tracks — toward the Petrified Forest or Fakos, for instance — typically falls outside your insurance cover.

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!