Top 5 best scooter rentals in Mendoza

Cobblestone streets around Plaza Independencia, wide tree-lined avenues, and a wine region just outside town make Mendoza one of those cities that opens up completely once you're on two wheels. Ride out from the centre to Parque General San Martín for a lap around the lake, then keep climbing toward Cerro de la Gloria for a view over the whole city with the Andes stacked up behind it. You can be sipping Malbec at a bodega in Maipú an hour later — the kind of morning-to-afternoon range that makes a scooter rental worth it here.

Mendoza's downtown grid is compact, flat and easy to read, and traffic moves at a manageable pace compared with Buenos Aires. That makes a scooter genuinely practical for the city centre and for the wine roads around Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, where the pavement is smooth and parking at a bodega gate takes seconds. Head west into the mountains toward Potrerillos or Cacheuta and the road starts to climb — still doable, just slower going, so budget extra time rather than trying to out-power the grade.

Top 10 things to see in Mendoza by scooter

1. Parque General San Martín — a huge central park with a lake, a rose garden and shaded avenues, all an easy ride from downtown.
2. Cerro de la Gloria — a monument to the Army of the Andes at the top of the park, reached by a paved climbing road with panoramic views of the city and the mountains.
3. Plaza Independencia — the city's main square, ringed by cafés and the fine-arts museum, and the natural starting point for any ride.
4. Plaza España — an ornate tiled square just off downtown, worth a quick stop on a city loop.
5. Puente del Inca — a natural stone bridge and old spa ruins on the high mountain route toward Chile, a classic longer excursion.
6. Potrerillos (Dique Potrerillos) — a turquoise reservoir in the precordillera about an hour out, popular for lake views and a lunch stop.
7. Cacheuta — a mountain village with hot springs on the same western route as Potrerillos.
8. Bodegas in Luján de Cuyo and Maipú — flat, well-paved wine-region roads lined with wineries, the signature Mendoza ride for tastings.
9. The Villavicencio road — a winding old route with lookout points over the foothills, a favourite for mountain scenery.
10. The Aconcagua viewpoint near Puente del Inca — a roadside lookout toward the highest peak in the Americas.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Mendoza?

Argentina has no moped exemption, so you'll need a valid motorcycle licence from home, ideally paired with an International Driving Permit and your passport. Rental companies set their own minimum age, typically low twenties, and will ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card.

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

In low season a standard scooter runs from around ARS 6,000–8,000 per day. In high season expect ARS 12,000–18,000 for a typical 125cc-equivalent, and ARS 20,000–28,000 for larger or newer models. Peso prices move fast with inflation, so treat these as a guide and confirm current rates when you book.

• Prices climb during December–February and around the Vendimia grape-harvest festival in early-to-mid March.
• They drop in the southern-hemisphere winter, June to August, when demand is lowest.

When to book a rental scooter in Mendoza?

If you can time your trip for June, July or August, you'll find the cheapest rates and quieter roads. December through February and Vendimia week bring the highest prices and the biggest crowds, so book ahead if you're travelling then. Spring and autumn strike a comfortable middle ground for both weather and cost.

Local traffic rules in Mendoza

Argentina drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for riders and passengers, and enforcement is routine. Urban streets are generally capped around 40 km/h and avenues around 60 km/h, though posted signs always take priority. The safest approach to alcohol is simple: don't drink before you ride — motorcyclists face a stricter legal limit than car drivers, and several areas apply zero tolerance. Keep your rental agreement and insurance papers with you, since roadside checks are common even on short trips out of the city.

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!