Scooter Rentals on Chios, Greece

Chios rarely makes the shortlist of Greek islands, and that is exactly its charm. Wake up in Chios Town, ride out past the Genoese walls of the Kastro, and within an hour you can be walking the painted lanes of Pyrgi or swimming off the black pebbles of Mavra Volia. If you rent a scooter in Chios on our website, the whole island opens up at your own pace, from mastic villages to abandoned clifftop settlements few visitors ever reach.

Chios stretches roughly 50km end to end, with light traffic once you clear the town centre, so a scooter suits it far better than a car. The mastic villages, Nea Moni and the southern beaches sit 15-40km apart, an easy stretch for a small bike but an awkward gap for the island's thin bus network. Village lanes and cliffside roads in places like Mesta and Anavatos are narrow and twisting, exactly where a nimble scooter has the edge.

Top 10 things to see in Chios by scooter

1. Chios Town (Chora) & Kastro — the compact old town behind Genoese castle walls, with an easy waterfront and simple parking, makes the natural start and end point for any ride.
2. Nea Moni Monastery — this UNESCO-listed 11th-century Byzantine monastery sits in pine-forested hills about 15km from town, known for its mosaics and mountain views.
3. Anavatos — an abandoned clifftop ghost village, its stone houses stacked on a sheer rock outcrop, a short detour near Nea Moni.
4. Pyrgi — the island's famous painted village, covered in geometric xysta facade patterns and one of the most photographed spots on Chios.
5. Mesta — a fortified medieval mastic village with a maze of stone-arched lanes, the classic stop on the Mastichochoria loop.
6. Olympi — a well-preserved mastic village built around a central fortified tower, easy to combine with Mesta and Pyrgi in one loop.
7. Mavra Volia Beach — a striking black volcanic pebble beach near Emporios, the natural swim stop on the southern coastal route.
8. Emporios — a fishing village with ancient acropolis remains, marking the southern tip of the island and the gateway to Mavra Volia.
9. Volissos — a hilltop Byzantine castle village in the wilder north, reached through a longer, scenic ride past olive groves and mountains.
10. Kampos — a historic estate district south of Chios Town, with citrus orchards and grand old mansions, a relaxed short ride from the port.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Chios?

For a 50cc moped you need at least an AM category licence and to be 16 or older; anything 125cc and up requires the matching motorcycle category, A1, A2 or A. A standard car licence will not cover you on a 125cc bike in Greece. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will also take a deposit, usually as a credit-card hold, with the amount varying by operator and vehicle.

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

A basic 50cc scooter runs about 5-10 EUR per day in low season and 18-25 EUR per day in high season, while 125cc and PCX-class models cost from around 20-30 EUR per day or more.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August, the busiest and most expensive months on the island.
• Rates ease off again through autumn, dropping to their lowest between November and March.

When to book a rental scooter in Chios?

July and August are high season, when demand is highest, scooters sell out fastest and prices sit at their peak, so it pays to book well ahead. November to March is low season, with the cheapest rates but also the months when some local shops trim their hours or close altogether. May, June, September and October hit the sweet spot: mild weather, thinner crowds and fair prices, making them the best time to ride.

Local traffic rules in Chios

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter, and police enforcement is strict, with real fines for skipping one. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, both plenty for exploring an island this size. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but drops to a strict 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it is best to skip alcohol altogether before riding. Keep to paved roads, since rental insurance almost always excludes dirt tracks and beaches. If you want to rent a scooter in Chios, just use the search form at the top of the page. 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.

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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!