Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Salamina

Salamina rarely shows up on the postcards, and that is exactly its appeal. A short ferry hop from Perama to Paloukia drops you on an island where quiet, two-lane roads wind past pine forests, sleepy harbor villages and viewpoints where the Battle of Salamis once played out beneath your feet. Ride down to Peristeria Beach for a swim, or take the coastal road into Selinia, where old harbor houses face the water and tavernas spill onto the promenade. On a motorcycle, the whole island opens up in a single afternoon.

Salamina suits two wheels better than most Greek islands. The local bus network barely reaches the pine forests and southern beaches, and traffic bunches up around the more industrial north near Paloukia, where parking is tight. A scooter or small motorcycle sidesteps all of that: you roll straight off the ferry, skip the queues, and can pull over at a cove or a hillside cave whenever something catches your eye — something a car, or a bus timetable, simply won't let you do.

Top 10 things to see in Salamina by motorcycle

1. Monument of the Salamis Fighters, Cape Kynosoura — a memorial overlooking the strait where the 480 BC Battle of Salamis was fought, with views across to Piraeus and Attica.
2. Ambelakia — the island's oldest town, built over the ancient harbor, with traces of the acropolis walls and 16th-century churches.
3. Monastery of Faneromeni — a 17th-century monastery known for its frescoes, tucked among pines near the quiet southern beaches.
4. Cave of Euripides, Peristeria — a ten-chamber cave said to be where the playwright wrote his tragedies, with sweeping views over the Saronic Gulf.
5. Peristeria Beach — one of the island's most popular clear-water swimming spots, with tavernas right on the sand.
6. Selinia — a relaxed harbor village with a 19th-century feel, reached by a scenic coastal ride and lined with waterfront cafes.
7. Kanakia pine forest and beach — one of the largest pine forests in the Saronic, with trails down to a secluded beach.
8. Aianteio (Moulki) — a coastal village named after Ajax, with a long seafront promenade and churches dating to the 11th and 12th centuries.
9. Psili Ammos & Agios Grigorios church — a fine-sand beach on the northwest coast, next to one of the island's oldest churches.
10. Archaeological Museum of Salamis, Koulouri — finds from Neolithic to Roman times, including a vase fragment inscribed with Euripides' name from his cave.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Salamina?

For a 50cc scooter, an AM category licence is enough, and the minimum age is 16. Anything from 125cc up requires the matching motorcycle licence — A1, A2 or A depending on power — and riders must be at least 18. A standard car licence does not count as a substitute in Greece. Non-EU visitors need an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will also ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount set by each operator.

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

Expect to pay around 20-25 EUR per day for a 50cc scooter in the quieter months, rising to 30-40 EUR per day for a 50cc-125cc scooter in July and August, when demand from Athenian day-trippers peaks. A bigger, more powerful 150-300cc bike in high season can run 45-60 EUR per day.

• Cheapest: November to March, plus the shoulder months of April, May and October.
• Priciest: July and August, when bikes also sell out fastest.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Salamina?

If you're after the best rates and an empty road, aim for the low season between November and March, though many island rental shops close for winter entirely. May, June, September and October give you warm weather, thinner crowds and reasonable prices — arguably the sweet spot for riding. If you're set on July or August, book ahead: this is when prices peak and scooters run short.

Local traffic rules in Salamina

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police enforcement is strict, with substantial fines for skipping one. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road outside them. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but a stricter 0.2 g/l applies to motorcyclists, so it's best to skip alcohol entirely before riding. Keep your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers with you at all times, and stick to paved roads — insurance typically excludes dirt tracks and beaches altogether.

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!