Top 5 best scooter rentals in Da Lat

Your Full Guide to Scooter Rental in Da Lat

Da Lat’s nickname—“City of Eternal Spring”—comes alive when you’re on a scooter, wind in your hair, weaving through pine-scented streets and flower-lined avenues. Unlike crowded cities, Da Lat’s traffic is light, roads are smooth, and parking is easy—even near popular spots like the Crazy House or the Night Market. A scooter gives you the freedom to chase waterfalls in the morning, sip coffee at a hilltop café by noon, and return for street food under string lights by night. It’s the heartbeat of independent travel here.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Da Lat?

Required documents vary between rental companies, but common rules are as follows: 1) you can rent a small 50cc scooter with an ordinary B (car) licence or AM license; 2) you will need a car license or A1 (scooter) or A2 (small moto) driving licence for scooters with an engine capacity of 125cc; 3) a full moto licence (A class) is required for all scooters with an engine capacity more than 125cc. Some rental companies ask for an International Drivers Permit (IDP) and security deposit (cash or card); always check the terms of specific providers on the booking page before making a reservation.

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.

Extra services available

When you make an online scooter reservation you also can 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 the sea port, delivery to the Da Lat airport.

10 Must-Visit Places in Da Lat by Scooter

1. Crazy House (Hang Nga Guesthouse) – Whimsical architectural wonder
2. Da Lat Night Market – Street food and local crafts
3. Prenn Waterfall – Scenic stop with cable car and gardens
4. Valley of Love – Romantic park with lake and swan boats
5. Truc Lam Zen Monastery – Peaceful temple on a mountainside
6. Lang Biang Mountain – Panoramic highland views
7. Da Lat Flower Gardens – Instagrammable blooms year-round
8. Xuan Huong Lake – Central hub for cafes and strolls
9. Coffee Plantation Tours – Taste highland-grown beans
10. Tuyen Lam Lake – Serene reservoir surrounded by forest

Scooter rentals in Da Lat are affordable and straightforward—most shops near the center require just your passport and a small deposit. You’ll get a Honda Vision or Air Blade, two helmets, and often a free city map. Roads are well-paved, but watch for sudden fog, sharp curves on mountain routes, and occasional potholes. With a scooter, Da Lat’s magic is always just a twist of the throttle away.