Top 5 best scooter rentals in Tours

Tours puts you right at the edge of the Loire Valley, and there is no better way to feel that than on two wheels. Start in Place Plumereau, where half-timbered houses lean over a cobbled square full of café tables, then let the road pull you out toward the river. Cross the Pont Wilson as the light hits the water, and within half an hour you can be standing in front of a Renaissance château that most visitors only see on a postcard. Riding here means the old town in the morning and a real castle by lunch, without ever waiting on a bus.

Tours' medieval core is compact and mostly closed to cars, so a scooter is easy to park and easy to explore with. But the region's real prize — Villandry, Amboise, Chenonceau — sits 15 to 35 km outside the city, too far for a comfortable walk and awkward by train. A scooter closes that gap. You get the freedom to string together a few châteaux in one afternoon, or peel off onto quieter backroads the tour buses skip entirely.

Top 10 things to see in Tours by scooter

1. Place Plumereau (Vieux Tours) — the cobbled heart of the old town, ringed with half-timbered houses, cafés and bars, and the natural place to start or end a ride.
2. Cathédrale Saint-Gatien — a Gothic cathedral with a striking flamboyant façade and stained glass, just a short hop from the old town.
3. Basilique Saint-Martin — a major stop on the Camino de Santiago, easy to reach within the city itself.
4. Pont Wilson — a historic stone bridge over the Loire with some of the best river views in town.
5. La Loire à Vélo — the signposted route along the riverbanks, flat and scenic, perfect for riding beyond the city limits.
6. Château de Villandry — famous for its Renaissance gardens, about 30–40 minutes west of Tours.
7. Château d'Azay-le-Rideau — a moated Renaissance château on the Indre, a classic Loire day trip.
8. Château de Langeais — a well-preserved medieval fortress with a working drawbridge, reached along a scenic stretch of the Loire.
9. Château d'Amboise — a royal château above the river, near Leonardo da Vinci's home at Clos Lucé.
10. Château de Chenonceau — the château that spans the Cher river, a longer ride but the postcard image of the Loire Valley.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Tours?

For a 50cc moped you need an AM licence — available from age 14 after a short course, or automatically covered if you already hold a car or motorcycle licence. For a 125cc scooter you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a category B car licence held for at least two years plus a short training course. Most rental agencies in Tours set their own minimum age, often 18. Expect to leave a deposit, usually pre-authorised on your credit card and released when the scooter comes back undamaged. Non-EU visitors should bring an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you can find a scooter from around 5 to 12 EUR per day, while high season typically runs 20 to 35 EUR per day, and premium models can reach 35 to 50 EUR per day.

• Cheapest: November to February, when demand drops off.
• Most expensive: July and August, the peak of the Loire Valley tourist season.
• In between: spring and autumn sit comfortably between the two extremes.

When to book a rental scooter in Tours?

Book early if you're coming in July or August — this is when the châteaux draw the biggest crowds and the cheaper machines go first. If you can travel in the shoulder months, you'll ride in pleasant weather with noticeably lower prices and lighter traffic. November through February is the quietest and cheapest stretch, though some smaller operators may run reduced hours.

Local traffic rules in Tours

France drives on the right. A helmet is compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter or moped, and it must be ECE-approved with reflective stickers. Gloves are also legally required for riders and passengers on motorised two-wheelers, and dipped headlights must stay on at all times, day or night. In town, the speed limit is 50 km/h from the town-name sign onward. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to effectively zero if you're within your first three years of holding a licence.

Most of our scooter rentals in Tours come from experienced local operators who'll hand you a well-maintained bike, a helmet and friendly service on pickup. If you're ready to rent a scooter in Tours, 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!