Top 5 best scooter rentals in Bandung

Bandung has a way of rewarding anyone willing to leave the sidewalk. Twist through the hills toward Tangkuban Perahu on a cool morning, or wind up Dago's café-lined slopes toward Punclut for a view over the whole city at dusk, and you'll understand why so many visitors choose to rent a scooter in Bandung rather than wait on a car or ride-hailing app. It's the easiest way to feel like you actually live here, if only for a day.

Bandung's city center moves slowly — cars and vans bunch up at every junction, and the roads only get narrower as you climb into the hills. A scooter slips past all of that, and it's the only practical way to reach the winding routes above the city, where the real sights are: tea plantations, crater lakes, hot springs and viewpoints that a tour bus simply can't reach. Scooter rental in Bandung gives you the freedom to stop wherever the road looks good.

Top 10 things to see in Bandung by scooter

1. Tangkuban Perahu — the iconic volcanic crater rim north of the city, reached through Lembang's cool highland air on a classic scooter loop.
2. Kawah Putih (Ciwidey) — a milky turquoise crater lake south of Bandung, at the end of a longer scenic ride through tea plantations.
3. Dago (Jalan Ir. H. Djuanda / Dago Atas) — a winding uphill road lined with cafés and viewpoints, an easy escape from downtown traffic.
4. Punclut (Bukit Moko / Bukit Bintang) — a hilltop road above Dago known for its night views over Bandung's lights.
5. Lembang — a cool hill town north of the city with the Floating Market, De Ranch and Farmhouse Susu, a popular half-day loop.
6. Jalan Braga — a historic Art Deco street in the center, best for a slow evening ride and a few photo stops.
7. Situ Patenggang — a volcanic lake near Kawah Putih, often paired on the same southbound ride through Ciwidey.
8. Trans Studio Bandung — a large indoor theme park and mall, a handy central landmark for shorter city rides.
9. Gedung Sate — Bandung's colonial-era government building, a good photo stop and orientation point.
10. Ciater Hot Springs (Sari Ater) — natural hot springs near Tangkuban Perahu, an easy add-on to the northern volcano route.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Bandung?

You'll need your home motorcycle licence plus an International Driving Permit — a car-only licence doesn't cover a scooter here. The legal minimum age in Indonesia is 17, though many rental shops set their own, slightly higher cutoff. Expect to leave a deposit, either in cash or as an ID copy; some shops will ask to hold a passport, but a cash deposit is usually accepted as an alternative.

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

A standard automatic scooter runs around 75,000–100,000 IDR per day in low season, climbing to roughly 120,000–180,000 IDR per day when demand peaks. Bigger or newer automatic models, like an NMAX-class bike from a tourist-facing operator, can go for 200,000 IDR or more per day.

• Prices stay lowest through the shoulder months, when Jakarta weekenders thin out.
• Rates climb around school holidays and the Christmas/New Year rush, when demand from Jakarta is highest.
• Booking a few days ahead during peak weeks helps you lock in a better rate before shops sell out.

When to book a rental scooter in Bandung?

High season runs June to August and again around December to January, driven by school holidays and weekender traffic from Jakarta — book ahead if you're arriving then. Low season falls in February–April and September–November, when fewer visitors are on the road and prices sit closer to their floor. If your dates are flexible, these quieter months are the cheapest time to ride.

Local traffic rules in Bandung

Indonesia drives on the left, and helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger — checks are common in tourist areas, so don't skip one. Ride with your headlight on even in daylight, as it's required for motorcycles. Speed limits generally sit around 50 km/h in town and up to 80 km/h on out-of-town roads, though local signage always takes priority. Drink-driving enforcement is strict, so treat it as zero tolerance rather than testing any limit. Traffic can be dense with loose lane discipline, so ride defensively and give yourself extra space.

Ready to get out into the hills? Just use the search form at the top of the page to rent a scooter in Bandung and start planning your route. Have a nice trip!

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.

Why use BikesBooking.com?

• Find the best deals for scooter hire;
• Compare prices of scooter rental companies;
• Read reviews of previous customers;
• Reserve a scooter online with the Best Price Guarantee!

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!