Motorcycle rentals in Siena, Italy from €25/day

Siena rewards riders. Its skyline of red-brick towers rises above a knot of medieval streets, and the moment you swing out past the walls, Tuscany opens up in every direction — cypress-lined ridges, vineyard hills, and hairpin roads made for two wheels. Start in Piazza del Campo, the shell-shaped square where the Palio horses thunder twice a year, then point yourself south toward the golden light of Val d'Orcia. Few places reward a slow, curving ride the way this stretch of Italy does.

Siena's old town sits inside a ZTL, largely closed to cars, so a scooter or motorcycle is genuinely the easier way in — park near the walls and walk the last stretch. Once you're beyond them, the countryside is a web of narrow, hilly backroads that a car handles slowly and a bike handles beautifully, putting hill towns and vineyard routes within 30 to 60 minutes that would otherwise mean a long, congested drive.

Top 10 things to see in Siena by motorcycle

1. Piazza del Campo — Siena's iconic shell-shaped main square, the natural start and end point for any ride and the site of the Palio horse race.
2. Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) — a short ride into the historic center to see the black-and-white striped Gothic cathedral up close.
3. Val d'Orcia — UNESCO-listed rolling hills, cypress-lined roads and photogenic curves just south of Siena, a classic touring route.
4. Chianti wine region — vineyard-covered hills north of Siena with winding backroads connecting small wine towns.
5. San Gimignano — a scenic ride of about 40 km to the medieval hill town famous for its stone towers.
6. Monteriggioni — a quick, easy ride to a perfectly preserved walled medieval village just outside Siena.
7. Pienza — a Renaissance hill town in Val d'Orcia, reached via sweeping countryside roads and known for its panoramic terrace.
8. Montalcino — a ride through vineyard hills to the hilltop town known for Brunello wine and its fortress.
9. Bagno Vignoni — a small thermal-spring village in Val d'Orcia with a historic water-filled piazza, easily added to the same southern loop.
10. Crete Senesi — dramatic bare clay hills southeast of Siena, home to some of Tuscany's most scenic riding roads.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Siena?

The licence you need depends on the machine. A moped up to 50cc and 45 km/h needs category AM; anything from 50cc to 125cc needs category A1. Larger motorcycles step up through A2 to full category A. EU and EEA licences are valid as issued; if yours was issued outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Rental companies generally set their own minimum age, usually 18, and will ask for photo ID. Expect to leave a deposit, taken as a credit card hold or in cash, scaled to the value of the bike.

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

A scooter around 125cc runs 25-35 EUR per day in low season and 45-70 EUR per day in high season. Larger displacement motorcycles, 600cc and up, or touring bikes go from around 80 EUR per day and climb from there.

• Prices peak in June, July and August, when Tuscany sees the most visitors.
• November through February is cheapest, with far fewer riders on the road.
• Shoulder months sit comfortably in between and often have better availability.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Siena?

High season runs June through August, when demand and prices both climb and popular models get booked out early. Low season, November to February, is quieter and cheaper, though some smaller outlets reduce their hours. If you can, aim for May, June, September or early October — warm, dry riding weather without the midsummer crowds or heat, and easier to find the bike you want at a fairer price.

Local traffic rules in Siena

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger, no exceptions, and headlights must stay on at all times, day and night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside built-up areas, and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though a 50cc moped is capped at 45 km/h and kept off motorways entirely. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for anyone under 21 or who has held a licence for less than three years. And watch for Siena's ZTL: ride into the restricted historic center without a permit and the fine will find you weeks later, plus an admin fee from the rental company.

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!