Top 5 best scooter rentals in Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)

Port Blair rewards anyone willing to get behind handlebars rather than wait for a bus that may not come. Pick up a scooter and the day opens up: a sunrise dip at Corbyn's Cove Beach minutes from town, then a run south through forest canopy to Chidiya Tapu, where the road simply ends at a sunset viewpoint over the Andaman Sea. Between those two rides sits a whole island of quieter corners — paddy fields, harbour views, jungle switchbacks — that no tour bus bothers to stop for.

The island's sights are scattered 5 to 25 km apart along winding, hilly coastal roads, and buses run too rarely to string them into a single day. A scooter fixes that instantly. Town traffic is light by Indian standards and the tarmac is in decent shape, so a gearless scooter stays easy even if you've never ridden one before, while still being nimble enough for the narrower stretches climbing toward Mount Harriet or threading out to Chidiya Tapu.

Top 10 things to see in Port Blair by scooter

1. Corbyn's Cove Beach — the closest beach to town, an easy short ride to test the scooter and catch sunrise or a swim.
2. Cellular Jail National Memorial — the central historic landmark; most riders start their loop here before heading out of town.
3. Chidiya Tapu — the classic ride south, a forested road ending at a sunset viewpoint and beach, and the top scooter route from Port Blair.
4. Mount Harriet National Park — a winding uphill ride, plus a short ferry hop across the harbour, to the island's best panoramic viewpoint.
5. Wandoor Beach — a longer coastal ride west, and the jumping-off point for boat trips into Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.
6. Chatham Saw Mill — one of Asia's oldest sawmills, a quick ride from town with an on-site museum.
7. Samudrika Naval Marine Museum — a short in-town ride, good for shells, corals and island ecology exhibits.
8. Anthropological Museum — an easy in-town detour covering the Andamans' indigenous tribal communities.
9. Sippighat — a rural road past paddy fields and farms, a relaxed alternative route out of the city.
10. Viper Island viewpoint (Junglighat) — a short ride to the jetty area, with views across the harbour to the old penal-colony island.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Port Blair?

You'll need your home motorcycle or scooter licence plus an International Driving Permit. Rental shops in the tourist area often check loosely, but carrying both keeps you covered. Most operators set a minimum age of 18. Expect to leave a deposit in cash or as a card hold — some shops will ask for your passport instead, but you're not obliged to hand it over; offering a cash deposit or a photocopy works just as well.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Port Blair?

A standard gearless scooter, like a Honda Activa, runs 450–600 INR per day in low season and 700–1000 INR per day in high season. Step up to a geared bike or a larger-cc scooter, such as an Activa 125 or a Royal Enfield, and you're looking at 1000–1500 INR per day.

• Prices climb toward December–January, the peak tourist season.
• They drop from April to September, through the monsoon and off-season months.

When to book a rental scooter in Port Blair?

High season runs November through February, with December and early January the busiest and priciest stretch — book a few days ahead if you're arriving then. Low season falls between June and September, when the monsoon keeps prices down but also brings heavier rain, so build some flexibility into your route.

Local traffic rules in Port Blair

India drives on the left, so keep to that side and overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and your scooter's headlight stays on automatically in daylight — that's normal, not a sign something's wrong. The blood alcohol limit is effectively zero at 0.03%, so don't ride after drinking. Stick to posted speed limits rather than assuming a set number, and take it easy after dark, since livestock and unlit vehicles are common on quieter roads.

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!