Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Ushuaia

Ushuaia doesn't feel like a place you tour on foot — it feels like a place you ride to the end of. Point a motorcycle down Route 3 and within the hour you're threading forest and lake scenery inside Tierra del Fuego National Park, standing at the sign marking the literal end of the road, with nothing south of you but the Beagle Channel and Antarctica. Climb the other direction toward Garibaldi Pass and the hairpins open onto a panorama of the Fuegian Andes that no bus window does justice.

This is a one-road kind of place, and that's exactly what makes it work on two wheels. Almost everything worth seeing — the national park, the lakes toward Tolhuin, the estancias along the coast — sits off a single paved trunk road with light traffic and long empty stretches. Terrain is mostly flat-to-rolling forest and lakeside riding, with the odd gravel detour, so distances that feel awkward on foot and forgettable from inside a tour van become the whole point of the trip when you **rent a motorcycle in Ushuaia**.

Top 10 things to see in Ushuaia by motorcycle

1. Tierra del Fuego National Park — the classic ride west of town along Route 3, through lake and forest scenery to the symbolic End of Route 3 sign.
2. Lapataia Bay — the southernmost point reachable by road in the Americas, tucked inside the national park.
3. Garibaldi Pass — a hairpin climb on RN3 toward Tolhuin with a sweeping overlook of the Fuegian Andes and lakes.
4. Escondido and Fagnano Lakes — twin lakes along RN3 en route to Tolhuin, a popular stop for photos and a coffee break.
5. Tolhuin and La Unión Bakery — the halfway town toward Río Grande, a near-mandatory rest stop for riders crossing the island.
6. Martial Glacier — a short, steep climb from town up to the ski-lift base, with views over the Beagle Channel.
7. Estancia Harberton via Ruta J — a scenic gravel backroad along the Beagle Channel to Argentina's oldest estancia.
8. The Beagle Channel coastal road — an easy cruise through town past the port where ships bound for Antarctica depart.
9. Mirador Cerro Alarkén — a quick detour from town to a lookout over the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia Bay.
10. The Garibaldi–Rio Pipo stretch — often called the most scenic drive in Tierra del Fuego, combining the pass with forest and river views.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Ushuaia?

Argentina has no small-engine exemption, so you'll need a valid motorcycle licence from your home country covering the bike's displacement, carried together with an International Driving Permit and your passport. Rental minimums usually sit in the low twenties, and each company sets its own age floor, particularly for larger touring bikes. A deposit is standard, most often a credit-card hold, though some smaller operators will ask for cash and a passport photocopy.

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

Expect roughly 20,000–30,000 ARS per day for a basic scooter or small motorcycle in low season, rising to around 45,000–70,000 ARS in high season. Larger adventure-touring bikes, 650cc and up, can run 80,000–150,000+ ARS per day depending on model and season.

• Prices climb through December, January and February, the peak of the austral summer.
• They ease off from May through August, though fewer outfits stay fully open through the winter.
• Bigger, higher-displacement bikes carry a premium over basic scooters year-round.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Ushuaia?

High season runs December through February, when the passes are clear, days stretch long, and prices peak. Low season falls from May to August, with the cheapest rates but reduced availability at some rental outfits. If you're aiming for a summer trip along RN3, booking a few weeks ahead is worth it — **scooter rental in Ushuaia** and motorcycle rental alike get booked up fast in January.

Local traffic rules in Ushuaia

Argentina drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for riders and passengers, and enforcement on motorcycles is routine. Keep your low-beam headlight on at all times outside town, as it's required on rural routes regardless of daylight. Urban speed limits sit around 40–60 km/h, rising to 110 km/h on open rural routes. The safest approach to alcohol is simple: don't drink before riding, since Argentina's motorcycle limit is stricter than the general one, and several areas apply zero tolerance outright. If you want to **rent a motorcycle in Ushuaia**, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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!