Top 5 best scooter rentals in Side

Side has a habit of hiding its best moments just out of walking range. One minute you're wandering the colonnaded streets of the old town, the next you're picturing yourself easing along the coast road toward Titreyengöl Lake or the palm-lined stretch of Kumköy Beach. A scooter closes that gap. It gets you to the Manavgat waterfall for tea by the river in the morning and back to the harbor for sunset over the Temple of Apollo the same afternoon — no tour bus, no fixed schedule, just you and the road.

The old town itself is largely pedestrian, so once you park you're already exploring on foot — but everything worth reaching beyond it sits along flat, easy coastal and inland roads with light-to-moderate traffic. That combination is exactly what a scooter is built for: cheap to run, effortless to park right outside a ruin or a riverside café, and quick enough to string three or four stops into one relaxed afternoon instead of booking a separate excursion for each one. If you're weighing up a **scooter rental in Side**, this is the kind of place where two wheels genuinely beat four.

Top 10 things to see in Side by scooter

1. Temple of Apollo, Side — the iconic seafront colonnade at the tip of the peninsula, especially at sunset, just five minutes from most hotels.
2. Side Ancient Theatre — one of the best-preserved Roman theatres on the Turkish coast, right on the edge of the old town.
3. Side Museum (Agora Baths) — a compact Roman bath turned museum next to the harbor, an easy stop while touring the old town.
4. Manavgat Waterfall — a short, flat ride inland of about 10 km to a wide, low waterfall with riverside tea gardens.
5. Side Harbour / old town promenade — park up and walk the colonnaded street lined with shops, restaurants and Roman ruins.
6. Titreyengöl Lake and beach — a scenic coastal loop north of Side, with a quiet lake, pine forest and a calmer beach than the town center.
7. Kumköy Beach — a long sandy stretch just north of Side with beach bars and a pleasant coastal cruise along the shore road.
8. Green Canyon (Oymapınar Dam) — a longer ride of 35–40 km into the hills, rewarded with turquoise canyon-lake views and boat trips.
9. Manavgat River promenade — a riverside road in Manavgat town lined with restaurants and boat piers, a natural add-on to the waterfall run.
10. Aspendos Ancient Theatre — a well-known day trip around 25–30 km away, home to the best-preserved Roman theatre in Anatolia, though the final stretch runs along a busier highway.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Side?

For scooters in the moped and 125cc classes you'll need a licence in the matching category — a car licence alone usually isn't enough once you're above true moped power, and while resort rental shops can be relaxed about this, roadside police checks are not. Bringing an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence is strongly recommended. Most operators set a minimum age of 18. Expect to leave a deposit, either as a card hold or in cash; if a shop asks to keep your passport instead, a photocopy plus a cash deposit is the safer option.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you're typically looking at around 250-350 TRY per day for a basic 50cc scooter, while high season runs roughly 900-1800 TRY per day. Larger or automatic models, and short high-season hires with full insurance and hotel delivery, can reach 2000-2700 TRY per day.

• July and August are the priciest months, when demand along the coast peaks.
• November through March is cheapest, though some coastal shops scale back or close.
• Booking a week or two ahead in summer helps you lock in the better rates and models.

When to book a rental scooter in Side?

High season runs June to August, spilling into early September, and this is when both prices and demand for a **moped rental in Side** peak — book ahead if you want a specific model. Low season, November to March, brings the cheapest rates but also cooler weather and fewer open rental shops. If you can, aim for May, June, September or October: pleasant riding temperatures without the full midsummer crowds or heat.

Local traffic rules in Side

Turkey drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any motorised two-wheeler, including 50cc scooters, and this is actively enforced. Speed limits are generally 50 km/h in town and 90 km/h on rural roads, with two-wheelers held to somewhat lower limits than cars. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05% for private drivers, and roadside breath tests are routine, so it's not worth the risk. Summer traffic in Side gets dense and lane discipline can be loose, so ride defensively and expect cars to pull out without warning — and if you want to **rent a scooter in Side**, 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!