Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Puerto Montt

Puerto Montt sits where the Reloncaví Sound meets the road south, and it rewards anyone who arrives on two wheels rather than in the back of a tour van. Ride down to Angelmó in the morning for smoked mussels and market stalls, then point the handlebars toward Puerto Varas in the afternoon, with Osorno's white cone growing larger the whole way there. You will not be sharing that road with much traffic, and you can stop wherever the view asks you to.

The city itself is small enough to cross on foot, but everything worth seeing from Puerto Montt is somewhere else — a lake town twenty minutes away, a waterfall an hour and a half up the valley, a ferry terminal down the coast. That is exactly what makes it a motorcycle town. If you **rent a motorcycle in Puerto Montt**, you can string together a lake-and-volcano loop in a single day, park right beside a market stall or a viewpoint with no fuss, and cover ground that a bus timetable simply won't allow. This is also where Chile's Carretera Austral begins, so even a short ride out of town puts you on one of South America's legendary roads.

Top 10 things to see in Puerto Montt by motorcycle

1. Angelmó — the waterfront craft and seafood market at the edge of town, the classic first stop on any ride.
2. Playa Pelluco — an easy coastal run along the bay, a popular spot to watch the sunset just north of the center.
3. Costanera / Chinquihue coastal road — a scenic waterfront route along the Reloncaví Sound, a good short loop to break in your first day.
4. Isla Tenglo — a short ferry crossing from Puerto Montt leads to a quiet island loop with views back over the bay.
5. Puerto Varas — a lakeside town on Lago Llanquihue about 20 km away, an easy warm-up ride with volcano views the entire time.
6. Frutillar — a German-influenced town further up the lake, a favorite half-day ride from Puerto Montt.
7. Saltos de Petrohué — turquoise waterfalls over volcanic rock near Lago Todos los Santos, with Osorno volcano looming over the road the whole way.
8. Volcán Osorno viewpoints — the road toward Petrohué via Ensenada delivers constant, dramatic views of the snow-capped cone.
9. Pargua — the ferry terminal for Chiloé at the end of Route 5, a straightforward coastal run with the crossing as a bonus.
10. Carretera Austral Km 0 — the official start of Chile's famous southern highway, worth riding even a short stretch of.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Puerto Montt?

You will need a valid motorcycle licence — in Chile that's Class C, not the car-only Class B, and a foreign motorcycle licence is generally accepted in its place. The legal minimum age is 18, though most rental companies set their own minimum, often in the low twenties, and may ask that you've held the licence for a minimum period, especially for bigger machines. An International Driving Permit is not strictly required, but it's worth carrying alongside your home licence just in case. Expect to leave a deposit, usually pre-authorised on a credit card in your own name; if a shop asks to hold your passport instead, it's fine to decline and offer the card deposit.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Puerto Montt?

A basic scooter or small-displacement motorcycle runs roughly 23,000–28,000 CLP per day in low season, rising to about 45,000–70,000 CLP per day in high season. Larger adventure and touring bikes, the kind suited to a Carretera Austral run, can cost 80,000–130,000 CLP per day or more even outside peak season, reflecting higher deposits and insurance.

• December to February is the priciest and busiest stretch, driven by the austral summer and Chiloé travel demand.
• May to August is cheapest, with rain and shorter days keeping demand low.
• March–April and September–November sit comfortably in between.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Puerto Montt?

High season runs December through February, when prices peak and the best bikes get booked out early — reserve well ahead if you're travelling then. Low season, June through August, is cold and wet in the south but easiest on the wallet and on availability. For the best balance of good weather and fair prices, aim for the shoulder months of October–November or March–April, when the passes toward Petrohué and the lakes are open and the roads are quieter.

Local traffic rules in Puerto Montt

Chile drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger, and motorcycles must run with their headlight on at all times, day or night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, dropping to 30 km/h near schools, around 100 km/h on rural roads, and up to 120 km/h on motorways. Alcohol limits are strict and effectively zero-tolerance for riders — the safest approach is not to drink before getting on the bike at all. If you'd like to **rent a motorcycle in Puerto Montt**, 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!