Paphos Scooter Rentals from €5/day with BikesBooking.com

Paphos rewards anyone willing to leave the sidewalk. Pick up a scooter and within ten minutes you can go from the Roman-era floor mosaics at the Paphos Archaeological Park to the harbour views by Paphos Castle, then keep riding north to the sea-carved tombs at the Tombs of the Kings — all without hunting for parking or waiting on a bus timetable. Rent a scooter in Paphos and the whole southwest coast of Cyprus opens up, from the sea-stack at Aphrodite's Rock to the wild sand at Coral Bay.

Paphos is really two towns for a rider: a compact old core where Kato Paphos, the harbour and the tombs sit close together on narrow, congested streets with little parking in summer, and a wider region where the real highlights — Coral Bay, the Akamas coast, Aphrodite's Rock — lie 10 to 40 minutes out along open coastal roads. A scooter handles both halves without the cost or hassle of a car, though if you're heading onto the rougher Akamas tracks, a sturdier model will serve you better than a small automatic.

Top 10 things to see in Paphos by scooter

1. Paphos Archaeological Park (Kato Paphos mosaics) — UNESCO-listed Roman mosaics and ruins right in town, an easy short ride from most pickup points.
2. Paphos Castle — the harbour-front landmark and a natural stop at the end of the Kato Paphos promenade.
3. Tombs of the Kings — a short coastal ride north of the harbour to an atmospheric UNESCO necropolis.
4. Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou) — the iconic sea-stack on the coast road toward Limassol, a classic day-trip by scooter.
5. Coral Bay — a popular sandy beach a short hop west of town, ideal for a half-day loop.
6. Lara Bay — a wilder beach and turtle nesting site further up the Akamas coast; a scooter copes with the rough approach roads better than a car.
7. Avakas Gorge — a dramatic narrow canyon on the Akamas Peninsula, with a scenic ride out and a walk in.
8. Akamas Peninsula (Blue Lagoon area) — rugged coastal tracks and viewpoints at Cyprus's western tip, worth a full day.
9. Adonis Baths — a waterfall and pools inland from Coral Bay, a favourite countryside detour.
10. Geroskipou village and beach promenade — a traditional village just east of Paphos with its own beach strip, an easy short ride.

Note that some inner Akamas tracks are rough enough that rental agreements may exclude them entirely — check with your operator before heading off-road.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Paphos?

For 50cc–125cc scooters, a full category B car licence is normally accepted; larger-engined models need a motorcycle category instead. Cyprus drives on the left, so if you're used to riding on the right, give yourself a few careful minutes to adjust before pulling into traffic. Bring an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence, and expect to leave a deposit, usually a card hold. You're entitled to offer a card instead of handing over your passport if a shop asks for it. The general legal minimum age for powered two-wheelers is 18, though individual rental shops often set their own higher threshold for bigger bikes.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you're looking at roughly 5-10 EUR per day, rising to 15-25 EUR per day in high season, with premium, larger-cc models running 25-40 EUR per day.

• Cheapest rates: November to February.
• Most expensive: July and August, the peak of high season.
• Spring and autumn sit somewhere in between, with milder crowds and comfortable riding weather.

When to book a rental scooter in Paphos?

June through August is high season — the busiest months, with the highest prices and the least availability, so book ahead if you're travelling in August. November to March is low season, with the cheapest rates and plenty of choice, though it's also the wettest stretch of the year. For the best balance of good weather and fair prices, aim for April, May, September or October, when the coast is warm and dry without the midsummer heat.

Local traffic rules in Paphos

Drive on the left and overtake on the right; roundabouts run clockwise, and you give way to traffic already on them. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter, moped or motorcycle. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 80 km/h on rural roads and 100 km/h on motorways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, lower for novice drivers, and hand-held phone use while riding is prohibited. Once you're geared up, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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!