Scooter Rentals on Corsica island

Corsica rewards anyone willing to get off the coach and onto two wheels. Picture the road out of Calvi climbing to Notre-Dame de la Serra, the citadel and the whole bay laid out below you, or the switchback drive through the Calanches de Piana, where the cliffs turn red-gold in the late afternoon light. A **scooter rental in Corsica** puts you in charge of the pace, so you can pull over the moment a viewpoint or a quiet cove catches your eye — something no bus timetable will ever allow.

This island was practically built for it. Distances between towns are short, old quarters like Bonifacio and Calvi were never designed with cars in mind, and parking a scooter takes seconds where a car would circle for twenty minutes. The coastal roads around Porto-Vecchio and the Golfe de Porto are made up of short, winding stretches rather than long highway runs, and a scooter lets you enjoy every curve instead of just enduring it. If you want to **rent a scooter in Corsica**, you'll find it's the easiest way to link beaches, viewpoints and villages the bigger tour groups tend to skip.

Top 10 things to see in Corsica by scooter

1. Bonifacio old town and citadel cliffs — a dramatic limestone old town perched over the sea, an easy ride from Porto-Vecchio or Sartène.
2. Les Calanques de Piana — UNESCO-listed red granite cliffs along one of the island's classic winding coastal roads.
3. Golfe de Porto — a scenic bay drive that pairs naturally with the Calanches ride.
4. Route de Notre-Dame de la Serra — a short climb out of Calvi to a chapel with panoramic views over the bay and citadel.
5. Plage de Palombaggia — one of Corsica's most photographed beaches, a quick hop south of Porto-Vecchio.
6. Plage de Rondinara — a near-perfect shell-shaped cove reached along a small coastal road.
7. Citadelle de Calvi — a hilltop Genoese fortress with sea views, right in town.
8. Col de Bavella and the Aiguilles de Bavella — a mountain pass lined with needle-like granite spires, reached via a winding inland road from the east coast.
9. Ajaccio old town and Pointe de la Parata — Napoleon's birthplace, followed by a short coastal ride to the watchtower facing the Îles Sanguinaires.
10. The coastal road along the Étang de Biguglia near Bastia — flat and relaxed, a good first outing on a scooter.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Corsica?

For a 50cc scooter you'll need an AM licence, which most non-French visitors already hold if they carry a full car or motorcycle licence. For 125cc models, France requires an A1 motorcycle licence, or a category B car licence held for at least two years alongside a short mandatory training course. Rental companies on the island generally ask for a minimum age of 18, sometimes higher for bigger machines, and take a refundable deposit by card. If you're travelling from outside the EU, it's worth carrying an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. Expect around 5-15 EUR per day in low season, rising to 25-45 EUR per day in high season, with larger, premium models running 40-70 EUR per day.

• Rates are lowest from November to March, when demand drops off across the island.
• July and August are the priciest months, and popular models sell out fast.
• Shoulder months sit comfortably in between and are often the best value.

When to book a rental scooter in Corsica?

High season runs June through August, peaking hard in late July and August when the whole of France is on holiday — book well ahead if you're travelling then, since Corsica fills up early. Low season stretches from November to March, when prices drop but some outlets reduce their hours or close. For the best balance of good weather, open roads and fair prices, aim for May, June or September.

Local traffic rules in Corsica

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter or motorcycle, and must be ECE-approved with reflective stickers. Somewhat unusually, CE-approved gloves are also a legal requirement for two-wheeler riders, so don't skip them. Speed limits in town are 50 km/h, dropping further on some stretches, while the open road limit outside built-up areas is generally 80 km/h. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightening to effectively zero for riders still in their first three years of holding a licence. Keep your headlight on at all times, even in daylight — it's the law here.

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!