Scooter & Bike & Moto Rental in Salou, Spain

Picture leaving your hotel in Salou and being at the gates of PortAventura World in ten minutes flat, then swapping the rollercoasters for a sunset cruise along Passeig Jaume I with the sea on one side and palm trees on the other. That's the kind of day a scooter buys you here. You can be sipping a coffee on Platja de Llevant in the morning and winding along the cliffs near the Cap de Salou lighthouse by afternoon, without ever checking a bus timetable.

Salou packs its best spots — the beaches, the old town, PortAventura — into a small area, but just far enough apart that walking gets old fast and parking a car in high season is its own kind of headache. A scooter closes those gaps in minutes, and it opens up short, scenic trips down the coast to Cambrils or up to Tarragona that would otherwise mean renting a car for the day. If you're weighing whether to rent a scooter in Salou, this is really why it makes sense.

Top 10 things to see in Salou by scooter

1. PortAventura World — Spain's biggest theme park, a quick ride inland and the classic scooter trip from Salou.
2. Platja de Llevant — the main town beach, with a long flat promenade that's perfect for an easy cruise.
3. Platja de Ponent — the beach on the western side of the peninsula, ideal for rounding out a coastal loop.
4. Cap de Salou lighthouse (Far de Salou) — a headland with Mediterranean views, reached by a winding coastal road built for a scooter.
5. Camí de Ronda de Salou — the coastal path circling the Cap de Salou headland, a favourite for sightseeing by scooter.
6. Passeig Jaume I — the palm-lined seafront promenade, the place for evening rides and café stops.
7. Torre Vella — a 16th-century watchtower in the old town, worth a short detour for the history.
8. Aquopolis Costa Daurada — a water park just outside town, another easy family-friendly ride.
9. Cambrils old town and marina — a neighbouring fishing town a few kilometres down the shore, reached along a scenic coastal stretch.
10. Tarragona — the Roman ruins and old town of Part Alta make a rewarding longer ride up the coast.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Salou?

For a 50cc moped you'll need an AM licence, or any full car licence covers it. For a 125cc scooter, EU visitors need an A1 licence, or a category B licence held for at least three years — note that entitlement only applies within Spain, so most non-EU travellers will need an actual motorcycle licence instead. If your licence wasn't issued in the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, since rental desks commonly ask for it. Most operators also set their own minimum age, often 18 or 21, and will block a deposit on your credit card.

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

Expect roughly 5–10 EUR per day in low season and 15–25 EUR per day in high season, with premium models running 25–35 EUR per day.

• Prices peak in July and August, Salou's busiest months.
• They drop to their lowest between November and February.
• Booking a little ahead in summer helps you lock in the better rates before availability tightens.

When to book a rental scooter in Salou?

High season runs through July and August, when the town is at its liveliest and prices climb accordingly — book early if you're travelling then. Low season stretches from November to March, with the cheapest daily rates of the year. May, June, September and October sit comfortably in between: mild weather, thinner crowds, and easier availability without the summer premium.

Local traffic rules in Salou

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for both rider and passenger on any moped or scooter, at all times. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in town, dropping to 30 km/h on single-lane urban roads, and mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and kept off motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, lowered to 0.3 g/l for riders with under two years' experience. Headlights stay on day and night, and handheld phones or headphones are off-limits while riding.

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!