Motorcycle Rentals on Tenerife, Spain

Picture yourself climbing out of the traffic knot around Costa Adeje, the road opening up as it winds toward Mount Teide, or dropping down the last hairpins into Masca just as the cliffside village comes into view. If you rent a motorcycle in Tenerife, mornings like these stop being daydreams and become your actual itinerary — no tour bus schedule, no waiting for the next excursion slot.

Tenerife rewards two wheels in a way few islands do. The resort strips along the south coast get gridlocked and short on parking in high season, while the roads inland climb fast into volcanic terrain and switchback through the Teno and Anaga mountains — exactly the kind of terrain where a bike slips through what a car gets stuck in. At roughly 80 km north to south, the island is compact enough that a single day loop can take you from black-sand beaches to pine forest to the edge of a crater, which is what makes a **motorcycle rental in Tenerife** feel less like a novelty and more like the smart way to see it.

Top 10 things to see in Tenerife by motorcycle

1. Teide National Park (Mount Teide / Roques de García) — Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO-listed volcanic landscape; the TF-21 climb from La Orotava or Vilaflor is one of the island's best riding roads.
2. Masca Village and Masca Gorge viewpoint — a hairpin mountain road through the Teno massif ending at a dramatic cliffside village, the classic Tenerife bike route.
3. Anaga Rural Park (Cruz del Carmen / Pico del Inglés) — laurel-forest mountains with narrow, twisting roads and sweeping views over Santa Cruz and the Atlantic.
4. Playa de las Teresitas — a golden-sand beach just outside Santa Cruz, an easy scenic ride along the Anaga coast.
5. Playa de Benijo — a wild black-sand beach on the rugged north Anaga coast, reached by a winding descent.
6. La Orotava old town (Casco Histórico) — a well-preserved historic quarter with Canarian balconies, a short detour off the Teide road.
7. Puerto de la Cruz and Lago Martiánez — a lively north-coast town with a Cesar Manrique-designed seafront lido, a good stop on a coastal ride.
8. Los Gigantes cliffs — sheer volcanic sea cliffs on the west coast, a dramatic finish for a ride up from the south.
9. Garachico — a historic former port town with natural volcanic rock pools, right on the scenic TF-42 coastal road.
10. Roque de Jama and the TF-21 south ascent — panoramic viewpoints on the southern route up to Teide, made for photo stops.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Tenerife?

For a scooter up to 50cc, an AM licence covers you (or a full car licence). Anything from 125cc up calls for an A1 licence, since Spain's B-licence exemption for 125cc bikes only applies to Spanish and EU residents. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it — most rental desks will ask for it. Expect a minimum age of 18 or 21 depending on the bike, plus a deposit blocked on a credit card in your name.

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

A small scooter (50–125cc) runs from EUR 20 to 30 a day in low season, or EUR 35 to 55 in high season. Mid-size bikes (125–300cc) are around EUR 25 to 40 in low season and EUR 50 to 80 in high season, and larger touring or sport bikes climb well past that where they're available.

• Prices rise sharply in July, August, and around Christmas and New Year, when demand peaks.
• They drop again in the low season and shoulder months.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Tenerife?

Unlike mainland Spain, Tenerife runs busiest through the northern winter, so November to February — outside the Christmas and New Year rush — and the May–June shoulder months are your best bet for both availability and price. If you're travelling in July, August, or over the holidays, book well ahead, since that's when both demand and prices peak.

Local traffic rules in Tenerife

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers on mopeds and motorcycles, on every road, at all times, and dipped headlights must stay on day and night. Speed limits top out at 90 km/h on conventional roads and drop to 50 km/h in built-up areas, with mopeds capped at 45 km/h and barred from motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.3 g/l for riders with under two years' experience — so it's best to leave the bike if you've been drinking.

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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• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
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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!