Top 5 best scooter rentals in Pontevedra

Pontevedra rewards anyone willing to wander past the tourist map, and a scooter is the easiest way to do it. Start in the old town, where cobbled lanes open onto Praza da Ferrería, then cross the medieval Ponte do Burgo and follow the Río Lérez out toward the coast. Within half an hour you can be walking barefoot on Praia da Lanzada or wandering the granary-lined waterfront of Combarro — distances that make a car feel like overkill and a bicycle like a workout.

The historic centre here is pedestrianised, so on foot you'll cover it fine. The real case for a scooter is everything around it: the Ría de Pontevedra is dotted with beaches, fishing villages and viewpoints that sit 15 to 30 minutes away by road, over hills that make cycling slow going and public transport a patchwork of infrequent buses. A scooter turns Pontevedra into a base for day-trip loops — Combarro, Sanxenxo, O Grove — that would otherwise mean renting a car for the day.

Top 10 things to see in Pontevedra by scooter

1. Praza da Ferrería — the pedestrianised main square and the natural starting point for a loop through the old town.
2. Basílica de Santa María a Maior — a Gothic-Renaissance church facade just a short ride from the old town core.
3. Praza da Leña — one of the prettiest small squares, worth a quick stop between old-town lanes.
4. Iglesia de la Peregrina — the scallop-shaped baroque church that's become the city's classic photo stop.
5. Ponte do Burgo — a medieval stone bridge over the Río Lérez, linking the old town to the north bank.
6. Illa das Esculturas — a riverside sculpture park on an island, reached by a flat, easy ride along the Lérez.
7. Praia de Lourido in Sanxenxo — a popular Rías Baixas beach and an easy coastal day trip.
8. Praia da Lanzada — a long open-Atlantic beach near O Grove, one of the region's best-known excursions.
9. Combarro — a postcard fishing village of hórreos and stone crosses right on the water.
10. Monte Castrove — a hilltop viewpoint near Poio with panoramic views over the ría, well worth the climb.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Pontevedra?

For a 50cc moped you'll need an AM licence (or any full car licence covers it); for a 125cc scooter you need an A1 motorcycle licence, since the B-licence route into 125cc only applies to Spanish and EU residents. Most rental shops set their own minimum age, usually 18 or 21, and will ask you to leave a deposit blocked on a credit card. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence — rental desks routinely ask for it.

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

Expect around 5-10 EUR per day in low season and 15-25 EUR per day in high season, with premium models running 25-35 EUR per day.

• Prices are lowest from November to February.
• They climb through spring and peak in July and August, the busiest and priciest months on the coast.

When to book a rental scooter in Pontevedra?

If you're chasing the best rates, aim for low season between November and March. High season runs through July and August, when demand along the Rías Baixas coast is highest and prices follow suit — booking a few weeks ahead is a good idea if your trip falls in that window. For a quieter mix of good weather and lower prices, May-June and September-October are hard to beat.

Local traffic rules in Pontevedra

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any moped or motorcycle, on every road, at all times. Speed limits top out at 90 km/h on conventional roads and drop to 50 km/h in town, or 30 km/h on narrow single-lane urban streets — and mopeds are capped at 45 km/h regardless. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.3 g/l if you've held your licence less than two years. Headlights stay on day and night, and handheld phones are off-limits while riding.

Most of our scooter rentals in Pontevedra come with a brand-new vehicle, a helmet, insurance and genuinely friendly service. If you want to rent a scooter in Pontevedra, 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!