Scooter Rentals on Serifos island

Serifos rewards anyone willing to leave the port on two wheels. Wind up out of Livadi and within minutes you are climbing toward Chora, the whitewashed hilltop town crowned by the ruins of a Venetian kastro, with the Aegean spreading out behind every switchback. Drop back down and the coast road opens onto Psili Ammos Beach, arguably the island's best stretch of sand, or the quieter cove at Ganema a little further along. This is a place made for a scooter, not a bus timetable.

Serifos is small and mountainous, with narrow, winding roads and only a couple of bus routes that barely touch the interior. A scooter is nimble enough for Chora's tight lanes yet comfortable on the hillier stretches toward the south coast, and since you can drive the island end to end in under an hour, nowhere ever feels out of reach. Traffic is minimal outside August, so exploring at your own pace is genuinely relaxing rather than stressful.

Top 10 things to see in Serifos by scooter

1. Chora (Serifos Town) — the classic ride up from the port, a Cycladic hilltop village with Venetian kastro ruins and panoramic Aegean views.
2. Psili Ammos Beach — one of the best sandy beaches on the island, a short ride south from Livadi.
3. Livadakia Beach — the closest good beach to the port, an easy first ride if you're staying near Livadi.
4. Ganema Beach — a quieter cove near Psili Ammos, perfect for a beach-hopping loop.
5. Koutalas — a small fishing village on the south coast with old mining-era buildings and a relaxed taverna scene.
6. Megalo Livadi — a former iron-ore loading port with rusting mining machinery, reached on a scenic coastal road.
7. Panagia Church, Panagia village — one of the island's oldest Byzantine churches, dating to the 10th century, in a picturesque inland village.
8. Kastro of Serifos — the medieval acropolis above Chora, a short walk from where you'd park, with sweeping sunset views.
9. Road to Kallitsos — a winding hill route through the interior with panoramic viewpoints over Chora and the sea.
10. Sikamia Beach — a more remote, less crowded beach for when you want to explore further along the coast.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Serifos?

For mopeds up to 50cc you need at least a category AM licence; for anything 125cc and above you'll need the matching motorcycle category (A1, A2 or A) — a standard car licence isn't accepted on its own in Greece. The minimum age is generally 16 for 50cc mopeds and 18 for larger bikes, though rental shops often set their own higher minimum. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence. Expect a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount varying by operator and vehicle.

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

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, while larger or newer 125cc+ scooters and quads run 25-35 EUR per day.

• Cheapest months: May, June, September and October.
• Dearest months: July and August, when demand peaks.

When to book a rental scooter in Serifos?

July and August are Serifos's high season — book ahead, as scooters sell out and prices climb. Many rental shops close entirely from November to March, so if you're travelling in the off-season, check availability before you arrive. May, June, September and October hit the sweet spot: lower prices, comfortable riding temperatures and plenty of scooters to choose from.

Local traffic rules in Serifos

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, and enforcement is strict with substantial fines for skipping one. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on open roads, though island routes rarely let you go that fast anyway. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l for most drivers, but a stricter 0.2 g/l applies to motorcyclists and new licence holders. Keep in mind that rental insurance almost never covers unpaved roads or dirt tracks, so stick to the tarmac and always carry your licence, IDP and rental papers while riding.

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!