Scooter Rentals on Gran Canaria, Spain from €5/day

Gran Canaria packs an entire continent's worth of scenery into one island, and the fastest way to feel that is on two wheels. Ride the promenade along Playa de Las Canteras in the early morning light, then point yourself south toward the golden curves of the Maspalomas Dunes — two completely different Gran Canarias, a couple of hours apart. Once you've got the coast under your belt, the winding roads inland toward Roque Nublo are waiting, and nothing beats arriving there under your own power.

This island rewards exactly this kind of freedom. The tourist zones sit along a hilly, compact coastline, with narrow lanes in Las Palmas' old quarter and tight parking around Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán — a scooter slips into both without a second thought. Inland, the mountain roads climb in switchbacks that a car handles clumsily but a scooter takes in stride, and buses simply don't run often enough to connect the viewpoints, ravines and resort towns you'll actually want to see. If you're weighing up how to rent a scooter in Gran Canaria, this is really the whole case for it: light, cheap to park, and built for an island shaped like this one.

Top 10 things to see in Gran Canaria by scooter

1. Playa de Las Canteras — the 3km city beach promenade in Las Palmas, an easy first ride to get your bearings
2. Roque Nublo — the island's iconic rock formation, reached via winding mountain roads through the interior
3. Pico de las Nieves — Gran Canaria's highest point, with views stretching to Tenerife's Teide on a clear day
4. Mirador del Balcón — a dramatic cliffside viewpoint over the Agaete valley and the Atlantic
5. Puerto de Mogán — a picturesque canal-lined fishing harbour in the south, a favourite coastal ride
6. Maspalomas Dunes — golden sand dunes and a lighthouse, easily reached from the southern resorts
7. Playa de Amadores — a sheltered, turquoise-water beach near Puerto Rico, ideal for a short hop
8. Vegueta — Las Palmas' historic old town, home to Santa Ana Cathedral and Columbus House
9. Barranco de Guayadeque — a scenic ravine road lined with cave dwellings and cave restaurants
10. Faro de Maspalomas — the 19th-century lighthouse at the island's southern tip, easy to loop with the dunes

What do you need to rent a scooter in Gran Canaria?

For scooters up to 50cc, an AM licence covers you (a full car licence works too). For 125cc models, you'll need an A1 licence, or a Spanish/EU category B licence held for at least three years — that last option only counts inside Spain, so most non-EU visitors will need a proper motorcycle licence instead. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit along with it, since rental desks commonly ask for one. Expect a deposit, usually blocked on a credit card in your name, with the amount depending on the vehicle and operator.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Gran Canaria?

Average rental prices run from 5-9 EUR per day in low season up to 12-20 EUR per day in high season, with premium or larger-cc models running 20-35 EUR per day.

• Prices climb in December-March, when northern Europeans arrive chasing winter sun, and again in July-August.
• May-June and October-November are the cheapest and quietest months to book.

When to book a rental scooter in Gran Canaria?

Unlike mainland Spain, Gran Canaria runs on a winter-sun rhythm: high season is December through March, plus the July-August peak, so book ahead if you're travelling then. For lower prices and easier availability, aim for May-June or October-November, when the island is just as warm but far less busy.

Local traffic rules in Gran Canaria

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any moped or scooter, on every road, at all times. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas and drop to 30 km/h on single-lane urban roads, while scooters are capped at 45 km/h and can't use motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, reduced to 0.3 g/l if you've held your licence less than two years. Ride with dipped headlights on day and night, and leave the phone in your pocket — handheld use is banned while riding.

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!