Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Toulon

Toulon rewards anyone willing to get on two wheels. Climb the hairpins of Mont Faron and the harbour opens up beneath you, roadstead and warships laid out like a postcard; drop back down and the coastal corniche toward Cap Brun keeps the Mediterranean in view the whole way. You can rent a motorcycle in Toulon and be on that road within the hour, no bus timetable, no waiting for a taxi to circle back.

This is a city built for a bike, not a car. The old town's lanes are narrow, one-way, and short on parking, so a scooter or motorcycle slips through where a rental car just sits in traffic. Once you're outside the centre, the terrain does the rest — the roads up Mont Faron and around Cap Sicié are all switchbacks and sea views, made for riding rather than driving, and they put Hyères, the Giens peninsula and Bandol within easy reach for a half-day loop.

Top 10 things to see in Toulon by motorcycle

1. Mont Faron — a steep hairpin climb to a 584 m summit and cable car station, with panoramic views over the harbour; the classic first ride on any rental.
2. Corniche du Mont Faron — the climbing road itself is the draw, tight switchbacks and sea views the whole way up.
3. Plage du Mourillon — Toulon's main city beach and seafront promenade, an easy warm-up ride from the rental shop.
4. Cap Brun coastal road — a clifftop route just east of the centre with lookout points over the Mediterranean.
5. Six-Fours-les-Plages and Cap Sicié — a coastal loop west of town, pine-backed beaches and a dramatic headland.
6. Notre-Dame du Mai — a hilltop chapel on Cap Sicié, reached by a winding road with one of the best viewpoints on the coast.
7. Presqu'île de Giens and the Tombolo — a narrow double sandbar road linking Hyères to the Giens peninsula.
8. Hyères old town and Parc Sainte-Claire — a palm-lined historic centre, a favourite day trip from Toulon.
9. La Valette-du-Var to Solliès-Ville — quieter backroads into the Var hinterland, good for a longer loop away from the coast.
10. Bandol and its coastal corniche — a well-known seaside town along the coast road west of Toulon, popular among local riders.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Toulon?

The licence you need depends on the machine. A 50cc moped only needs an AM category licence — available from age 14, or automatically covered if you hold a full car licence. For a 125cc scooter you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a car licence held for at least two years plus a short mandatory training course. Bigger motorcycles require category A1 (up to 125cc, from 16) or A2 for more powerful machines (from 18). In practice, most rental agencies in Toulon set their own minimum age, often 18 or higher for larger bikes. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence, and expect a security deposit taken by card pre-authorisation and refunded on return — confirm the exact amount with the rental company when you book.

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

Rates on BikesBooking.com start around 25 EUR per day in low season. Expect roughly 40–60 EUR per day for a standard scooter or 125cc bike in high season, with larger displacement or premium touring models running 70–100 EUR or more per day at peak times.

• Cheapest: November through February, outside holiday weeks.
• Most expensive: July and August, the height of the Mediterranean summer.
• Prices climb steadily from spring onward, so booking early for summer pays off.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Toulon?

High season runs June through August, peaking hard in late July and August when demand — and prices — are at their highest and the best machines sell out first. Low season stretches from November to March, with softer prices and quieter roads. If you want warm weather without the crowds or the premium, May, June and September hit the sweet spot: reserve a few weeks ahead and you'll ride the same coast for noticeably less.

Local traffic rules in Toulon

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers on any motorised two-wheeler, and CE-approved gloves are a legal requirement too — France enforces this more strictly than most countries, with fines for riding without them. Headlights stay on at all times, day and night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 80 km/h on most two-way rural roads, and 110 km/h on dual carriageways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to effectively zero for riders in their first three years of licence. Keep a hi-vis vest on the bike in case you need to stop roadside.

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!