Motorcycle Rentals on Serifos island

Serifos rewards anyone willing to leave the port on two wheels. Wind up out of Livadi towards Chora and the switchbacks climb past whitewashed cubes to a Venetian kastro perched over the Aegean, the whole bay unfolding below you. Push further and the island opens up — the old mining harbour at Megalo Livadi, the quiet arc of Ganema beach, the sand at Psili Ammos waiting for a swim. This is an island built for a scooter, not a coach tour.

Serifos is barely 15 kilometres across, but its roads are steep, narrow and full of hairpins between Chora and Livadi, with several beaches and villages reachable only by tight paved or unpaved lanes a car simply can't handle. A scooter or small motorcycle covers the whole island comfortably in a day, which is exactly why so many visitors choose to rent a scooter in Serifos rather than wait for the local bus.

Top 10 things to see in Serifos by scooter

1. Chora (Hora) of Serifos — the hilltop Cycladic village with a Venetian kastro at its summit, the classic switchback ride up from Livadi.
2. Psili Ammos beach — one of the island's best sandy beaches, at the end of a short unpaved coastal road.
3. Livadi (Livadi Bay) — the main port and your likely pickup point, a natural starting loop for any ride.
4. Livadakia beach — the closest beach to Livadi, an easy warm-up ride just south of the port.
5. Megalo Livadi — a former iron-ore mining harbour on the west coast, with old loading structures at the end of a scenic dead-end road.
6. Koutalas beach — a quiet bay near Megalo Livadi, reachable on the paved road southwest from Chora.
7. Ganema beach — remote and wilder, on the southwest coast, for riders wanting a longer, quieter route.
8. Panagia Church, Panagia village — a 10th-century Byzantine church, a short inland detour from Chora.
9. Kallitsos village — a small traditional inland village on the ring road, with good views over the hills.
10. Moni Taxiarchon (Taxiarchis Monastery) — a fortified monastery in the rugged interior, at the end of a scenic uphill road.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Serifos?

For mopeds up to 50cc you'll need at least a category AM licence, and the minimum age is usually 16, though rental shops on the island often set their own higher minimum. Anything from 125cc up requires a matching motorcycle category — A1, A2 or A — and a standard car licence won't be accepted as a substitute. If your licence was issued outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a credit-card hold, with the exact amount set by the operator.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Serifos?

A scooter runs roughly EUR 20–25 per day in low season and EUR 35–50 per day in high season; a larger motorcycle or ATV can reach EUR 45–65 per day at the peak.

• Cheapest from April through June and again in October.
• Priciest from late July through August, when demand is highest.

When to book a rental scooter in Serifos?

High season runs July and August, when prices peak and scooters can sell out on a small island like this — book well ahead if you're travelling then. Low season stretches from November to March, though many island rental shops close entirely over those months. May, June and September strike the best balance: mild weather, open shops and lower prices, so booking a week or two ahead is usually enough.

Local traffic rules in Serifos

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, and the police do enforce this, with real fines for skipping one. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, though Serifos's hairpins rarely let you get close to that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to treat any riding day as an alcohol-free one. Keep in mind that rental insurance almost always excludes unpaved tracks and beaches, so stick to the tarmac to stay covered.

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!