Scooter rental in Rome, Italy

If someday you will be in Rome, Italy, do not think that your only options for getting around are foots and public transport. You always can rent a scooter on our website and enjoy city by yourself. You will find out that Rome is one of the best cities to ride a scooter. Rome is too big to be visited by foot, on a rented scooter it will be much more interesting. Scooter is also a good way to visit places hidden from tourists, explore the Lazio region and surroundings, move to the seacoast which is in 30 km from the Rome city center. Scooters and Vespa mopeds are also very economical and don't need a lot of fuel. During reservation process you will be able to choose additional equipment such as number of helmets, top case, GPS, gloves, lock, insurance, airport (Fiumicino or Ciampino), Roma Termini station or hotel delivery. On a scooter you will feel like a citizen. Always lock your scooter when you leave it on the street. On this page you can find a full guide about scooter rental in Rome.

Rome is especially suitable for a moped - high traffic, narrowness of the Italian streets makes rental scooter the most comfortable transport to visit local attractions: Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, Castel Sant'Angelo, Spanish Steps, Sistine Chapel, Galleria Borghese, Piazza Navona, Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Baths of Caracalla, Piazza del Popolo, Vatican, Villa Borghese, Circus Maximus.

What do I need to rent a scooter in Rome?

To drive and rent a scooter in Rome you need a B category drivers license for scooters 50cc-125cc. For 150cc scooter you will need a full moto (A class) driving license. Vendor may ask you for a deposit for the rental period (usually 100-200 euro) refundable at the end. International drivers license required. Age from 18 years old.

What types of scooters are available for rental?

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, large, maxi-scooter, touring, with a windscreen, electric scooters.

Which models of scooters can you offer?

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.

When to book a rental scooter in Rome?

From October to March there is a low season with cheap prices. April till September is a high season with high prices. August is the most expensive month. We can advise to make a booking 30-20 days in advance during the high season to guarantee availability, because all companies will be fully booked during July and August. Average rental price is 20 EUR per day during low season and 30 EUR per day during high season.

Which extra services are available?

When you make an online scooter reservation you also can 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 the sea port, delivery to the airport in Rome - Ciampino or Fiumicino.

Which insurance 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 will limit your risks to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a scooter without deposit and zero risks you will need to add a full insurance in your reservation.

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Most of our moped rentals in Rome have many years of experience and will provide you with a brand new 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 in Rome, just use the search form on the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Updated: 09/01/2025

Author: Alex Marquez - motorcycle expert