Top 5 scooter rentals in Ubud

Scooter Rental in Ubud

Scooter rental is the dominant personal transport choice in Ubud, enabling efficient access to cultural sites, highland viewpoints, and neighbouring villages without dependence on infrequent public transport or costly private hires.

Documents Required for Rental

Required documents vary between rental companies, but common rules are as follows:

1. you can rent a small 50cc scooter with an ordinary B (car) licence or AM license;
2. you will need a car license or A1 (scooter) or A2 (small moto) driving licence for scooters with an engine capacity of 125cc;
3. a full moto licence (A class) is required for all scooters with an engine capacity more than 125cc.
4. Some rental companies ask for an International Drivers Permit (IDP) and security deposit which will be returned at the end; always check the terms of specific providers on the booking page before making a reservation. Most accept car licences for 110–125cc models like the Vario.

Available Scooter Types

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. Automatic scooters dominate. Vespa LX available but less common.

Brands 

Models of scooters available include brands such as Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha. Honda and Yamaha most common. 

Extra Equipment and Services

When you make a 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 hotel, delivery to the sea port, or delivery to the airport. 

Key Routes

1. Ubud Palace → Monkey Forest → Goa Gajah
2. Tegallalang Rice Terraces
3. Tirta Empul Temple
4. Campuhan Ridge starting point
5. Penglipuran Village
6. Kintamani viewpoint (Penelokan)
7. Tegenungan Waterfall access road
8. Pura Taman Saraswati
9. ARMA and Neka Museum cluster
10. Sayan and Blanco Renaissance Museum

Ubud’s scooter rental market is deeply integrated into daily life — and operators have refined their services for cultural and practical needs. If you’re licensed and comfortable with two-wheelers, a scooter is the most authentic way to experience central Bali. Compare models by engine size and storage, confirm licence rules, and book ahead. The search form at the top of the page gives you instant access to verified providers — no calls, no waiting, just reliable transport ready for your island rhythm.