Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Nea Makri

Picture swapping cramped buses and taxi waits for open coastal road, the sea on one side and pine forest on the other, as you head out from Nea Makri toward the ancient Marathon Tumulus or the quiet sands of Schinias Beach. Renting a motorcycle here turns a scattered handful of sights into a single easy loop, and lets you catch the sunset over Nea Makri's own harbour promenade before dinner.

Nea Makri sits on the Attica coast with fast, mostly open roads linking Marathon's archaeological sites, Schinias' pine forests, Rafina's port and the mountain roads around Penteli. These are distances that are awkward on foot or by infrequent local buses, but easy and scenic on two wheels. A motorcycle also makes the under-an-hour run into central Athens practical as a day trip, no car or taxi needed once you hit city traffic.

Top 10 things to see in Nea Makri by motorcycle

1. Tomb of the Battle of Marathon (Marathon Tumulus) — the iconic 490 BC burial mound and small museum, a quick ride north of town and a must for history-minded riders.
2. Schinias National Park & Schinias Beach — pine-backed coastal forest with a long sandy beach and quiet backroads through the wetlands, good for a relaxed cruise.
3. Ancient Rhamnous (Ramnous archaeological site) — remote hilltop ruins of a fortified sanctuary with sweeping Aegean views, reached via a scenic, largely empty coastal road.
4. Marathon Lake and Dam — an inland reservoir with a marble dam and mountain views, a favourite loop for bikers heading up from the coast.
5. Rafina port — a lively fishing harbour with ferries and waterfront tavernas, a short easy ride south along the coast road.
6. Paralia Mprexiza (Mpreksiza Beach) — a wide sandy beach near Schinias, a popular short ride for a swim stop.
7. Nea Makri Harbour and beachfront promenade — your starting point for a coastal cruise, with boats, bars and sunset views right in town.
8. Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods, Nea Makri — a small, little-visited ancient sanctuary just north of town, an easy detour off the main route.
9. Mount Penteli (Penteli forest roads) — winding forest and mountain roads above Athens with monasteries and viewpoints, a proper riding destination inland.
10. Athens Acropolis and Plaka — under an hour by bike via the coastal or Attiki Odos route, worth the day trip for the ruins and old town streets.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Nea Makri?

Your licence needs to match the bike's engine size: A1, A2 or A category motorcycle licence, depending on capacity, and rental shops in Greece are required to check this. Minimum age is generally 18, though some operators set the bar higher or require you to have held your licence for a minimum period. If you're travelling from outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit. A deposit is standard practice too, usually held on a credit card, with the amount varying by operator and by bike.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Nea Makri?

Expect 25-30 EUR per day for a scooter or small motorcycle in low season, rising to 35-50 EUR per day in high season for the same class. If you're after something bigger, a touring or sport motorcycle from 500cc and up runs 60-90+ EUR per day at peak times.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• November through March is the cheapest and quietest stretch to ride.
• Larger-displacement bikes carry the biggest seasonal price swing.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Nea Makri?

High season runs July to August, when prices peak and the best bikes get booked out early — reserve well ahead if you're travelling then. Low season stretches from November to March, with the softest prices but also fewer riding days that suit an open-face helmet and a t-shirt. May, June, September and October hit a sweet spot: mild weather, thinner crowds and reasonable rates, so if your dates are flexible, aim there.

Local traffic rules in Nea Makri

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and enforcement is strict, so skip it and you're looking at a real fine. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on the open road and up to 110-130 km/h on faster highways, though smaller-engine bikes may be capped lower. The blood-alcohol limit sits at 0.5 g/l generally, but motorcyclists and new licence holders face a stricter 0.2 g/l. Keep your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers with you whenever you ride, and remember that heading off-tarmac — even onto a beach track — typically voids your insurance entirely.

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!