Top 5 best scooter rentals in Hurghada

Picture swapping the taxi queue for open handlebars: on a scooter, Hurghada's whole Red Sea coastline opens up on your own schedule. One morning you're weaving through the spice stalls and coffee smoke of El Dahar, the old town souk, and by evening you're parked along the Marina Boulevard watching the sun drop behind the yachts and the white domes of the Al Mina Mosque. A short hop away, Sheraton Road comes alive after dark with restaurants, shisha cafes and beach bars — the kind of ride that turns a rental into an evening out.

Hurghada's tourist belt runs almost 40km along a single coastal highway, from El Gouna in the north down to Soma Bay in the south, with resort towns spaced too far apart to cover on foot and taxis that add up fast if you're going back and forth. A scooter lets you cover that flat, sun-baked road at your own pace, ducking into old-town lanes or resort promenades without ever hunting for parking — which is exactly why scooter rental in Hurghada is such a popular way to see the coast.

Top 10 things to see in Hurghada by scooter

1. El Dahar (Old Hurghada souk) — the old town market district, narrow lanes, spice shops and cafes, a short ride from the coast strip.
2. Sheraton Road / Sekalla — the main tourist strip with restaurants, shops and beach clubs, ideal for an evening cruise.
3. Hurghada Marina Boulevard — a yacht marina promenade with restaurants and a favourite sunset photo stop.
4. Al Mina Mosque (Marina Mosque) — the landmark white mosque by the marina, one of the most photographed buildings in town.
5. Hurghada Grand Aquarium — an easy, flat ride along the coast road, good for a family stop.
6. Sindbad Aqua Park — a popular water park just south of the centre.
7. El Gouna — a lagoon town roughly 20km north on a straight coastal road, a classic day-trip destination.
8. Sahl Hasheesh — an upscale resort bay south of Hurghada with a walkable promenade.
9. Makadi Bay — a further resort bay popular for its beaches and diving centres.
10. Soma Bay — a peninsula resort further south, a longer ride best suited to confident riders wanting a full-day loop.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Hurghada?

Legally, a scooter counts as a motor vehicle, so you should carry a valid motorcycle-category driving licence along with an International Driving Permit. In practice, many resort rental shops are relaxed about it and will hand over a scooter against a passport alone — but that doesn't make you legally licensed, and riding without one leaves you uninsured if anything goes wrong. Expect a minimum age around 18, sometimes higher depending on the shop, plus a deposit. That deposit is often taken by holding your passport rather than cash or a card, which is common locally but leaves you without ID at checkpoints — ask if you can leave a cash deposit or a copy instead.

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

A basic manual scooter runs around 250–300 EGP per day in low season and 450–600 EGP per day in high season, with automatic or larger models reaching 600–800+ EGP per day at the winter peak.

• Prices are lowest from June to August, when the heat keeps visitor numbers down.
• Prices climb steadily from October, peaking December through February as European winter tourists arrive.

When to book a rental scooter in Hurghada?

High season runs October to April, peaking December to February, when the coast is busiest and prices sit at their highest. Low season is June to August, when the heat is intense but scooters are cheaper and easier to book last-minute. If you're travelling over the winter peak, booking a few days ahead is worth it; outside that window you can usually arrange a rental once you've arrived.

Local traffic rules in Hurghada

Traffic drives on the right, and a helmet is legally required for scooter riders — wear one regardless of how loosely that's enforced outside the main tourist strips. Speed limits are around 60 km/h in town, rising to 90 km/h or more on open roads outside the resort area. Alcohol and riding do not mix here: Egypt applies an effective zero-tolerance policy, so save the sundowner for after you've parked. Aim to be off the road before dark, since unlit vehicles and unmarked speed bumps are common at night, and keep your passport, licence and IDP on you for the occasional checkpoint along the coast road.

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!