Top 5 best scooter rentals on Capri island

Capri doesn't do cars well — and once you've spent a morning weaving between Anacapri's whitewashed walls on two wheels, you won't want it to. Ride up to the Faro di Punta Carena for sunset over the water, or let the road climb toward Villa San Michele with the Sorrento coast opening up beside you. A scooter turns the island from a postcard into somewhere you actually get to explore, one hairpin bend at a time.

Capri and Anacapri's centers are pedestrian zones, so cars barely fit and buses crawl on a timetable that won't suit a day trip. A scooter is really the only private vehicle that makes sense here: light enough for the narrow lanes, quick enough to handle the constant climbs and drops between town and coastline, and free to stop wherever a viewpoint demands it. If you're going to rent a scooter in Capri, this is exactly the kind of island it was built for.

Top 10 things to see in Capri by scooter

1. Anacapri — the hilltop town at the top of a winding scenic road, and your base for the chairlift up Monte Solaro.
2. Monte Solaro chairlift (Seggiovia del Monte Solaro) — ride to the island's highest point for panoramic views across the Bay of Naples.
3. Villa San Michele — Axel Munthe's historic villa and gardens in Anacapri, looking out toward Sorrento.
4. Faro di Punta Carena — a lighthouse on the western tip, one of the island's best sunset spots.
5. Via Krupp — the famous switchback path down to Marina Piccola; scooter up to the top, then walk the descent.
6. Giardini di Augusto — terraced gardens with the postcard view over Via Krupp and the Faraglioni.
7. I Faraglioni — the island's iconic sea stacks, best seen from the roads and viewpoints above Marina Piccola.
8. Marina Piccola — the main beach and boat harbor, a short ride down from Capri town.
9. Arco Naturale — a natural rock arch on the eastern side, reached by a short scenic ride and a bit of walking.
10. Villa Jovis — the clifftop ruins of Emperor Tiberius's palace, with sweeping views over the Sorrentine Peninsula.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Capri?

For a 50cc moped you'll need at least a category AM licence; anything from 51cc up to 125cc calls for category A1. A full car (B) licence sometimes covers 125cc scooters within Italy, though rental operators differ on whether they'll accept a foreign B licence for this, so it's worth confirming when you book. If your licence wasn't issued in the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Most operators want riders to be adults and will ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, scaled to the value of the bike.

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

Expect around 5-15 EUR per day in low season, rising to 25-45 EUR per day in high season, with premium models running 40-60 EUR per day.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• November through March is the cheapest and quietest stretch to ride.
• Booking ahead matters most in summer, when island stock runs out fast.

When to book a rental scooter in Capri?

High season runs June to August, with July and August the busiest and priciest months on the island. Low season stretches from November through March, when many seasonal outlets scale back or close and prices drop accordingly. If you want good weather without the crowds or the top-end rates, May, June, September and early October hit the sweet spot — book a few weeks out even then, since Capri's rental stock is limited by the island itself.

Local traffic rules in Capri

Italy drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, no exceptions by age. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas, though Capri's tight, twisting roads rarely let you get near that. Dipped headlights stay on at all times on two wheels, and the blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l — zero if you're under 21 or have held your licence less than three years.

Most of our scooter rentals in Capri come from operators with years of local experience, handing over a well-kept vehicle, helmet and insurance with genuinely friendly service. If you want to rent a scooter in Capri, 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!