Top 5 best scooter rentals in Kemer

Kemer sits where the Taurus Mountains drop straight into the Mediterranean, and that single fact shapes everything about getting around here. The coast road links pine-covered slopes, quiet coves and ancient ruins in a way that rewards anyone with their own wheels. Hop on a scooter and within twenty minutes you can be wandering the sunken columns of Phaselis or watching the strange flames of Chimaera flicker on a hillside above Çıralı. This is exactly the kind of place where renting a scooter in Kemer turns a string of separate day trips into one easy, open-air adventure.

What makes Kemer so well suited to two wheels is the shape of the region itself. Every major sight sits along one coastal highway, with narrow, twisting side roads climbing into the hills toward Tahtalı or Göynük Canyon — routes that are slow by taxi and exhausting on foot, but genuinely enjoyable on a 125cc-class scooter. Traffic on the coast road is light to moderate outside the July peak, the tarmac is in good shape, and the distances between towns are short enough that you can string together two or three stops in a single afternoon.

Top 10 things to see in Kemer by scooter

1. Phaselis Ancient City — a ruined Lycian port with three separate bays, a short ride south along the coast road.
2. Olympos & Çıralı Beach — a pine-backed beach beside ancient ruins, reached on a scenic ride through the hills.
3. Chimaera (Yanartaş) — naturally burning gas flames above Çıralı, a short uphill walk from the parking area.
4. Tahtalı Dağı Teleferik — a cable car to the summit of Tahtalı Dağı with sweeping Mediterranean views, an easy detour off the highway.
5. Göynük Canyon — a popular canyon walk and zip-line just north of Kemer.
6. Ulupınar Village — a spring-fed trout-restaurant village on a scenic inland ride.
7. Adrasan Bay — a quieter bay further south, past Olympos.
8. Kemer Marina — the yacht harbour and promenade, perfect for an easy evening loop.
9. Moonlight Park — a central beach park with a promenade, good for a short spin around town.
10. Kaleiçi, Antalya — Antalya's old town and harbour, a longer coastal ride for a full day out.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Kemer?

For scooters and mopeds you generally need an M-category licence, with 125cc machines falling under the A1 class — a plain car licence alone usually isn't enough. Bring an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence, as this is normally required in Turkey. Most rental shops set the minimum age at 18, and you'll need to leave a deposit, either as a card hold or in cash; we recommend leaving a passport photocopy rather than the original document.

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

Prices swing a lot between seasons. In low season you're looking at roughly 180–250 TRY per day, while high season brings that up to around 500–900 TRY per day, with premium 125cc+ models reaching 700–1200 TRY per day.

• Cheapest: November through March, when demand drops off along the coast.
• Most expensive: July and August, the busiest weeks of the year.
• Shoulder months sit comfortably in between and often offer the best riding weather too.

When to book a rental scooter in Kemer?

If you're travelling in July or August, book ahead — this is when demand and prices both peak. From November to March many coastal shops scale down or close entirely, but the ones that stay open offer noticeably cheaper rates. Late spring and early autumn hit a sweet spot: warm enough to ride comfortably, without the scramble of high-season crowds.

Local traffic rules in Kemer

Turkey drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any motorised two-wheeler, including 50cc scooters, and police do check. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in town and 90 km/h on rural roads, with lower limits applying to scooters and motorcycles than to cars. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and roadside breath tests are routine, so it's simplest to skip the rakı until the scooter is back at the shop. Ride defensively in town, especially in high season, when lane discipline gets loose and cars pull out without warning.

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!