Top 5 best scooter rentals in Alghero

Alghero's old town rewards a slow wander, but the coast around it is built for two wheels. Rent a scooter and you can trace the Bastioni at sunset with the Mediterranean turning gold below the walls, then head out the next morning toward Capo Caccia, where limestone cliffs drop straight into the sea. It's the kind of place that feels wasted from a bus window.

The historic centre is tight and mostly closed to cars, so a scooter slips through streets a rental car never could, and parks wherever you stop. The real payoff, though, is the coast road north: Capo Caccia, Neptune's Grotto and the beaches around Porto Conte all sit 15 to 40 minutes away, close enough for a half-day loop but awkward on a bus timetable and frustrating to park for in summer. A scooter rental in Alghero turns that whole stretch of coastline into a single easy ride.

Top 10 things to see in Alghero by scooter

1. Alghero Old Town (Centro Storico) and city walls — ride the Bastioni ramparts around the historic quarter, with sunset views over the Mediterranean.
2. Capo Caccia — a dramatic limestone headland about 20-25 minutes from town, one of the island's classic scooter routes.
3. Grotte di Nettuno (Neptune's Grotto) — a sea cave reached via the Capo Caccia road or down the cliffside Escala del Cabirol staircase.
4. Spiaggia delle Bombarde — a sandy beach with clear water, a short ride north along the coast road.
5. Spiaggia di Lazzaretto — a wide beach on the way to Fertilia, an easy first stop on a coastal loop.
6. Fertilia — a small fishing village with a lagoon and marina, reached by a scenic coastal ride.
7. Porto Conte (Nature Park) — a bay and protected park en route to Capo Caccia, good for a longer loop.
8. Nuraghe Palmavera — a Bronze Age archaeological site just outside town, an easy detour off the Capo Caccia road.
9. Torre di Porticciolo — a coastal watchtower and beach further along the Porto Conte coastline.
10. Sassari — Sardinia's second city, roughly 30-35 minutes inland, a feasible day trip by scooter.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Alghero?

For a 50cc moped you'll need a category AM licence; anything from 51cc up to 125cc requires category A1. If you only hold a car licence, some operators will let you ride a 125cc scooter on it, but this isn't guaranteed for foreign-issued licences, so confirm with the rental company before you book. Non-EU/EEA licence holders should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Expect to leave a deposit, usually as a credit card hold, and to show your ID or passport at pickup.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Alghero?

Prices swing a lot across the year. In low season you can find a scooter for as little as 5-10 EUR per day, while high summer rates climb to 25-40 EUR per day, and larger or automatic models can reach 35-55 EUR per day at the peak.

• Cheapest: November to February, when the coast is quiet and outlets run reduced hours.
• Most expensive: July and August, the height of the season.
• In between: prices ease gradually through spring and again into autumn.

When to book a rental scooter in Alghero?

July and August bring the best weather but also the highest demand and prices — book well ahead if you're travelling then. Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September into early October) are the sweet spot: warm, far less crowded, and easier on availability. If you're chasing the lowest rates and don't mind cooler days, the low season from November to March is cheapest, though some seasonal outlets close for part of it.

Local traffic rules in Alghero

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, no exceptions. In town the speed limit is 50 km/h, rising to 90 km/h on regular roads outside built-up areas; 50cc mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and can't use dual carriageways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for riders under 21 or who've held a licence less than three years. Scooters and mopeds must keep their headlights on at all times, day or night. Watch for camera-enforced ZTL zones around historic centres — riding into one without a permit brings a fine that turns up months later, plus an admin fee from the rental company.

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

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 scooter 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 scooter 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, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!