Top 5 best scooter rentals in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh is a city built along the coast, and once you're on two wheels it finally makes sense as one place instead of a string of separate hotel compounds. You can leave your resort in Naama Bay after breakfast and be walking the lanes of the Old Market in Sharm el Maya twenty minutes later, then swing out to Ras Um Sid for sunset over the reef. A scooter turns those into a single easy loop instead of three separate taxi bookings.

The tourist zones here are flat, wide and built for exactly this kind of riding — no hills, no tight medieval streets to squeeze through, just long coastal roads connecting the resorts, the marina and the old town. Distances between the good stuff add up fast, and taxis charge for every one of those kilometres, so once you rent a scooter in Sharm el-Sheikh you stop thinking twice about a detour. It's also the easiest way to actually reach the quieter corners — Nabq, Ras Nasrani — that most people on a package holiday never see because there's no bus route out there.

Top 10 things to see in Sharm el-Sheikh by scooter

1. Naama Bay — the main promenade of restaurants, dive shops and beachfront, and the natural starting point from most hotels.
2. Old Market (Sharm el Maya) — the original town centre, with narrow lanes, cheaper food and a slower pace than the resort strip.
3. Ras Mohammed National Park — Egypt's most famous reef park, with dramatic cliffs and viewpoints at the very tip of Sinai.
4. Nabq Protected Area — mangroves meeting open desert and coast, a quiet, scenic ride north of the hotel zone.
5. Ras Um Sid (White Knight Beach) — a lighthouse headland above one of the best reef drop-offs, and a strong sunset spot.
6. Shark's Bay — a relaxed snorkeling beach favoured by locals, a short hop from Naama Bay.
7. Soho Square — fountains, an ice rink and restaurants, an easy destination once the sun goes down.
8. Sharm el-Sheikh Marina — a yacht-lined waterfront, good for a slow evening ride and the departure point for boat trips.
9. Ras Nasrani — a quieter coastal stretch north of Naama Bay with views toward Tiran Island.
10. Dahab coast road — the classic longer ride up the Gulf of Aqaba, with sea views most of the way to laid-back Dahab, worth setting aside a full day for.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Sharm el-Sheikh?

Officially a scooter counts as a motor vehicle in Egypt, so you're expected to hold a motorcycle-category driving licence plus an International Driving Permit. In practice, some resort shops will hand one over against a passport alone — but that doesn't make you legally covered, and an unlicensed rider isn't insured if anything goes wrong. Minimum age is generally 18, though individual operators often set their own, higher bar. A deposit is standard too: cash, a card hold, or the shop keeping your passport. We'd steer you toward cash or a copy of your passport instead, since handing over the original leaves you without ID at checkpoints.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Sharm el-Sheikh?

A basic 50–125cc scooter runs about EGP 200-300 per day in low season and EGP 400-600 in high season, while a bigger or newer 150-200cc model is closer to EGP 600-900 a day.

• Prices peak in December-January and again in July-August, when demand is highest.
• June and September-October are the best value, sitting in the shoulder season between the heat and the holiday rush.

When to book a rental scooter in Sharm el-Sheikh?

High season runs October to April, peaking around December to February, when hotels and rental prices climb together — book ahead if you're travelling then. Low season is June to August, when the heat keeps crowds down and daily rates drop. If comfortable riding weather matters more to you than price, November to March hits the sweet spot: warm days without the summer swelter.

Local traffic rules in Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt drives on the right, and a helmet is legally required for scooter riders — enforcement is patchy outside the big cities, but it's still the one thing worth never skipping. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in town and rise on the open desert roads further out. Alcohol and riding don't mix at all here: the law is applied as effective zero tolerance, so if you've had a drink, take a taxi instead. Expect the occasional police checkpoint too, especially heading further into Sinai — just keep your passport, licence and IDP on you.

If you want to rent a scooter in Sharm el-Sheikh, 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!