Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Sant Joan d'Alacant (San Juan de Alicante)

Trade the crowded pavements of central Alicante for two wheels of your own, and Sant Joan d'Alacant turns into the perfect base for exploring the Costa Blanca. Wake up, ride ten minutes to Playa de San Juan for a coffee by the sand, then swing north past the lighthouse at Cabo de las Huertas or head inland toward the mountains — all before lunch. A rent a motorcycle in Sant Joan d'Alacant plan gives you that kind of freedom, without ever hunting for parking in Alicante's old town.

This is genuinely good riding country. The town sits just outside Alicante, so you skip the summer traffic snarl while staying close enough to reach the coast in minutes and the mountain villages within the hour. Roads here alternate between flat, easy coastal stretches and winding inland routes through valleys and sierras, which suits a relaxed cruise on Sunday morning just as well as a spirited afternoon in the hills.

Top 10 things to see in Sant Joan d'Alacant by motorcycle

1. Playa de San Juan — the closest big beach strip, a few minutes' ride away, with a long seafront promenade perfect for an easy first outing on the bike.
2. Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante — a hilltop castle overlooking Alicante bay, where the climb up and the view from the walls are the whole point.
3. Explanada de España, Alicante — the iconic wave-patterned seafront promenade in the city centre, a natural stop on any Alicante loop.
4. Cabo de las Huertas — a rocky cape just north of San Juan beach with a lighthouse and coastal viewpoints, ideal for a short scenic loop.
5. El Campello marina and Cala Piteres — a fishing village and small coves a short ride up the coast road.
6. Sierra Helada Natural Park — the cliffside road between Benidorm and Altea, with dramatic sea views that riders heading north rave about.
7. Altea old town and seafront — a whitewashed hilltop town with a blue-domed church, a classic Costa Blanca destination.
8. Guadalest — a mountain village perched on a rock above a reservoir, reached by a well-known inland biker route through the valley.
9. Fonts de l'Algar — waterfalls and swimming pools near Callosa d'en Sarrià, at the end of a scenic valley road.
10. Santa Pola and its salt flats — a coastal town south of Alicante with salt pans, a marina, and a flat, easy ride along the shore.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Sant Joan d'Alacant?

The licence you need depends on the engine size. A moped up to 50 cc needs an AM licence (or any full car licence), while a 125 cc scooter needs an A1 licence, or a category B licence held for at least three years — though that route only works for EU residents, so most visitors from outside the EU will need a proper motorcycle licence. Bigger machines step up through A2 and A categories with their own age limits. If your licence isn't from the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, as rental desks usually ask for it. Expect a minimum age of 18 or 21 depending on the bike, and a deposit blocked on your credit card, with the amount varying by model.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Sant Joan d'Alacant?

Prices swing a fair bit across the year, so it pays to know the pattern before you book your motorcycle rental in Sant Joan d'Alacant.

• Low season (roughly November–February): 20-30 EUR per day.
• High season (June–September, peaking in August): 35-55 EUR per day.
• Larger-displacement or newer models: 45-70+ EUR per day, especially in August.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Sant Joan d'Alacant?

July and August are high season on this stretch of coast, with the tightest availability and the highest prices, so book ahead if you're travelling then. November through February is low season, with quieter roads and the best rates — though May, June, September and October usually give you the sweetest mix of good weather, thinner crowds and reasonable prices. Either way, booking a week or two in advance through our scooter hire in Sant Joan d'Alacant search saves you the last-minute scramble.

Local traffic rules in Sant Joan d'Alacant

Spain drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a moped or motorcycle, on every road, all the time. Speed limits run up to 120 km/h on motorways, dropping to 90 km/h on regular roads and 50 km/h in town, with even lower limits on narrow single-lane urban streets. Mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and can't use motorways. Dipped headlights must stay on day and night, and the blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l — stricter, at 0.3 g/l, if you've held your licence less than two years. Ride safe, and enjoy the coast.

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!