Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Toronto

Skip the streetcars and the gridlock on the Gardiner — a motorcycle is the fastest way to actually feel Toronto. Ride the lakeshore path out to the Woodbine Beach boardwalk for a laid-back, sand-between-your-toes afternoon, then climb up to Casa Loma, the Gothic-style castle on the hill that makes for one of the city's best photo stops. On weekends, plenty of local riders head out along the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake, weaving past vineyards and lake views the whole way.

Toronto is a sprawling city stitched together by highways — the QEW, the 401, the Niagara Parkway — and a car crawling through downtown traffic simply can't reach the escarpment roads and lakeside towns that make this region worth exploring. On two wheels you can filter through the city core in minutes and be carving through the hills of the Niagara Escarpment within the hour. Just keep in mind that riding season here is short, running roughly April through October, so demand for a rental swings hard by month.

Top 10 things to see in Toronto by motorcycle

1. Scarborough Bluffs — dramatic lakeside cliffs and a scenic run along Bluffer's Park Road.
2. Niagara-on-the-Lake — a classic day-ride destination via the Niagara Parkway, past wineries and lake views.
3. Forks of the Credit Provincial Park — twisty, hilly roads through the Niagara Escarpment, a favourite among local riders.
4. Toronto Islands ferry terminal — ride down to the waterfront for skyline views before the ferry crossing.
5. Distillery District — a cobblestone historic quarter, ideal for an easy coffee-break stop.
6. Casa Loma — a Gothic-style castle on a hill and one of the city's best short in-town rides and photo stops.
7. Kensington Market — a colourful, bohemian neighbourhood built for a slow cruise and some street food.
8. High Park — looping roads through green space, lovely for a relaxed ride, especially during spring cherry blossoms.
9. CN Tower — the city's defining landmark, with an easy waterfront loop around it.
10. Woodbine Beach and the Beaches boardwalk — a lakeside ride with an unmistakably laid-back, beach-town feel.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Toronto?

You'll need a full motorcycle-class licence — Class M in Ontario — and rental companies generally ask that it be a full licence rather than a learner or novice stage, along with some riding experience behind you. Most agencies set a minimum age of 21, sometimes 25 for larger, high-displacement bikes. No International Driving Permit is required in most cases, though it's worth carrying one if your licence isn't in English or French. Expect a credit-card deposit or pre-authorisation hold in your own name before you pick up the keys.

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

Prices are seasonal. In the shoulder months you're looking at roughly 35–40 CAD per day, rising to about 70–100 CAD per day in high season for a standard bike, and 150–250+ CAD per day if you want a large touring machine or a high-displacement sport bike.

• June to August is the most expensive stretch, when demand peaks.
• April, May, September and October are the cheapest months to book, with far fewer riders on the road.
• Many operators close entirely from November to March rather than lowering prices, so don't expect a true off-season discount — expect no availability at all.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Toronto?

Aim for late May through early October. High season runs June to August, when bikes book up fastest and prices sit at their peak, so reserve a few weeks ahead if you're travelling then. The shoulder months of April, May, September and October bring thinner traffic, milder prices, and often the nicest riding weather of the year — September in particular is a local favourite. Outside that window, most rental fleets are simply parked for winter.

Local traffic rules in Toronto

Canada drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for every motorcycle and scooter rider and passenger, with no adult exemption anywhere in the country. Speed limits are posted in km/h — typically 50 km/h in the city, rising to 100–110 km/h on the surrounding freeways. The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%, but Ontario can suspend your licence roadside from as low as 0.05%, so it's simplest to treat riding and drinking as mutually exclusive. Lane splitting is illegal everywhere in Canada, and right turns on red are allowed after a full stop almost everywhere — just not around downtown Montreal, well outside Toronto's reach.

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.

Why use BikesBooking.com?

• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
• Read reviews from previous customers;
• Reserve online with a Best Price Guarantee;
• Friendly support if your plans change.

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!