Quad bike ATV Rentals on Serifos island

Forget the winding bus schedules and the one dusty taxi rank in Livadi. Serifos rewards travellers who go looking for it, and a quad is the fastest way to earn that reward. Climb the switchbacks up to Chora at sunset, when the ruined Venetian kastro glows over the whitewashed houses, or bounce along the old mining road toward Megalo Livadi, where rusting loading cranes still lean over a silent bay. This is an island built for wandering off-script, and a quad lets you do exactly that.

Serifos is small, dry and unapologetically hilly, with a paved network that runs out fast once you leave Livadi and Chora behind. Many of its best spots — the mining ruins around Koutalas, the dirt track to Ganema, the lonely road to Cape Vasilios — are simply not reachable by car or scooter without a rough, low-speed crawl. A quad handles the steep hairpins and loose gravel with ease, is narrow enough for the lanes that stop hire cars in their tracks, and gives you the ground clearance to explore the island's mining-era backcountry properly. If you're planning to rent a quad-bike in Serifos, this is exactly the terrain it was built for.

Top 10 things to see in Serifos by quad-bike

1. Chora (Serifos Town) — a hilltop Cycladic old town with a ruined Venetian kastro and narrow lanes; a steep, scenic climb from Livadi rewarded with panoramic Aegean views.
2. Psili Ammos Beach — one of the island's finest sandy beaches, on the southeast coast, with tavernas nearby and a classic quad day-trip feel.
3. Livadakia Beach — the closest good beach to the port, an easy short ride for a quick swim stop.
4. Megalo Livadi — a former iron-ore shipping harbour on the west coast, with rusting industrial relics and a quiet, moodier bay.
5. Koutalas Bay — a fishing village and beach near the old mining area, reached along a winding road through mining-era landscape.
6. Ganema Beach — remote and little-visited, reachable mainly by dirt track, for riders willing to go further off the main road.
7. Panagia Church — a countryside chapel on high ground, worth the ride for its views over the interior hills.
8. Serifos mining ruins near Kapos — abandoned 19th- and 20th-century iron-mine structures and cableway remnants scattered along the Megalo Livadi–Koutalas road.
9. Cape Vasilios Lighthouse — a remote lighthouse at the island's edge, a longer, more adventurous ride best timed for sunset.
10. Sikamia Beach — a quieter beach beyond Psili Ammos, easily folded into a longer coastal loop.

What do you need to rent a quad-bike in Serifos?

Greek rental companies require a valid driving licence, though the exact category depends on how the quad is type-approved, so it's worth confirming with your chosen operator before booking. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence. Rental shops usually set their own minimum age, often 18 or above, and you should expect to leave a deposit, typically as a credit-card hold, with the amount varying by operator and model.

How much does it cost to rent a quad-bike in Serifos?

Prices move with the season. A basic quad starts from around 15–20 EUR per day in low season, climbing to roughly 30–45 EUR per day for a standard model in high season. Bigger-engine or newer quads can run 40–60 EUR per day at the peak.

• Cheapest: November–March, when many island shops are closed anyway.
• Good value: April–May and October, with quieter roads and milder weather.
• Most expensive: July–August, when demand is highest and quads sell out early.

When to book a rental quad-bike in Serifos?

High season runs July to August, when prices peak and the best quads disappear fast — book a couple of weeks ahead if you're travelling then. Low season, November to March, is quiet and cheap but many shops shut down entirely. For the sweet spot, aim for May, June, September or October: pleasant riding temperatures, thinner crowds and friendlier prices, with a few days' notice usually enough to secure your quad-bike rental in Serifos.

Local traffic rules in Serifos

Greece drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for every rider, with fines for skipping one. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, though Serifos's narrow, switchback lanes rarely let you get near that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but stricter rules apply to newer licence holders. Keep in mind that rental insurance almost always excludes dirt tracks and unpaved roads, so ask your operator which of the routes above are covered before you set off. If you'd like to book a **quad-bike rental in Serifos**, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!