Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Linz

Linz doesn't announce itself the way Salzburg or Vienna do, and that's exactly why a motorcycle suits it so well. Pick up your bike downtown at Hauptplatz, and within minutes you can be climbing toward Pöstlingberg for a view over the rooftops and the Danube bend below, or crossing the Nibelungenbrücke to the riverside museums on the north bank. Rent a motorcycle in Linz and the city stops being a place you pass through on the way to the Alps — it becomes the starting line.

The riding here is easy on the nerves and generous with reward. Traffic is moderate, roads are well kept, and the Danube cycle path corridor gives you a flat, well-signed spine to follow east or west whenever you want to leave town. That combination — low-stress streets close in, open countryside a few kilometres out — is what makes a motorcycle rental in Linz work equally well for a nervous first-timer and a rider chasing longer Alpine-foothill loops.

Top 10 things to see in Linz by motorcycle

1. Pöstlingberg — Linz's landmark hill, topped by a pilgrimage church and reached by a historic tram route, with city views from the top.
2. Donauradweg toward Mauthausen — a flat, well-signed riverside road east along the Danube, ideal for a half-day or full-day loop.
3. Ars Electronica Center — a riverside museum of media art on the Danube's north bank, an easy ride across the Nibelungenbrücke.
4. Linz Hauptplatz — the grand Baroque main square and the natural place to start or end a ride around the city.
5. Schlossmuseum Linz — the hilltop castle overlooking the Danube, with a viewing terrace over the old town.
6. Lentos Kunstmuseum — a striking glass art museum right on the Danube promenade, worth a quick stop.
7. Mauthausen Memorial — the former concentration camp east of Linz, a sobering but common day-trip destination.
8. Kürnberg Forest — wooded hills southwest of the city with trails and lookout points for a nature-focused ride.
9. Traunsee — an alpine lake near Gmunden and Traunkirchen, about an hour south, and a classic longer day-ride.
10. Wilhering Abbey — a Rococo Cistercian monastery a short ride west along the Danube, known for its ornate church interior.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Linz?

For a 50cc scooter you need at least an AM-class entitlement (in Austria, the Mopedausweis, available from age 15) or a full car or motorcycle licence. For anything 125cc and above you'll need the matching motorcycle category — A1 for light machines up to 125cc, A2 for restricted mid-power bikes, or full A for anything unrestricted. EU licences are accepted as they are; if yours isn't in Latin script, carry an International Driving Permit alongside the original, since rental companies may ask for one regardless. Expect to leave a credit-card deposit and show photo ID in your name.

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

Average prices run from EUR 25–35 per day in low season up to EUR 40–65 per day in high season, with premium and larger-displacement models from around EUR 70–120 per day.

• Prices climb toward June–August, the busiest riding months.
• They drop back down from November through February, when demand is lowest.
• Booking a little ahead in summer helps you lock in the better bikes at the lower end of the range.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Linz?

June to August is high season and the most expensive stretch, so book early if you're planning to ride then. November through March is low season, when prices ease off but some Alpine-adjacent routes and passes further south may be closed for winter. For the best balance, mid-May to late June or early September gives you settled weather, open roads, and noticeably lighter traffic than midsummer.

Local traffic rules in Linz

Austria drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter or motorcycle, and motorcycles must run with dipped headlights on at all times, day or night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on rural roads, and 130 km/h on motorways — a moped-class scooter is capped at 45 km/h regardless of the posted limit. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, tightening to effectively zero tolerance for novice licence holders and young moped riders. If you want to rent a scooter in Linz or step up to something bigger for the Danube valley and beyond, 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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• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
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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!