Top 5 best scooter rentals on Hvar island

Hvar Town rewards anyone willing to leave the harbor behind. Climb the switchback road to Fortica Fortress and the whole bay opens up below you — stone rooftops, the marina, and the scattered green shapes of the Pakleni Islands. Head the other way and the road drops into the Stari Grad Plain, a flat patchwork of vineyards and olive groves laid out by Greek settlers over two thousand years ago. A scooter rental in Hvar Town puts both of these within easy reach of the same afternoon, along with the quiet canals of Vrboska and the pebble cove at Dubovica.

Hvar's geography practically asks for two wheels. The island runs along a single winding road, narrow and hilly, with old-town lanes too tight for a car and parking that all but disappears in July. A scooter slips through where rental cars stall, skips the limited bus timetable to the north-coast villages, and gets you down the rough side tracks to beach coves that public transport never touches. If you want to rent a scooter in Hvar Town, this is exactly the kind of island it was built for.

Top 10 things to see in Hvar Town by scooter

1. Fortica Fortress (Španjola) — a hilltop fortress above town with the best panoramic view over the harbor and the Pakleni Islands, reached by a short, steep climb from the old town.
2. Stari Grad Plain (Ager) — an easy, flat ride through the UNESCO-listed grid of stone-walled vineyards and olive groves between Stari Grad and Vrboska.
3. Vrboska — a small canal-side fishing village about 20 minutes from Stari Grad, worth a coffee stop and a few photos.
4. Jelsa — a relaxed harbor town roughly midway along the main cross-island road.
5. Dubovica Beach — a well-known pebble cove down a short, steep access road toward Sućuraj, a popular scooter-and-swim stop.
6. Malo Zaraće Beach — a secluded cove near Dubovica, reached by parking and a short walk down.
7. Milna — a quiet bay village near Hvar Town with a beach and a couple of tavernas, an easy short ride.
8. Sveta Nedjelja — a village beneath Sveti Nikola known for its vineyards and wine cellars, reached by a winding hill road with sea views.
9. Sućuraj — the village at the island's far eastern tip, the longest ride on Hvar at around 1.5–2 hours, with ferry connections to Drvenik.
10. The view over the Pakleni Islands — the islets themselves need a boat, but the promenade and hills above Hvar Town give you the classic postcard view, an easy loop before or after a boat trip.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Hvar Town?

For anything above 50cc you'll need at least a category A1 licence — unlike Italy or Spain, a plain car licence doesn't cover a 125cc scooter in Croatia. Riders from outside the EU/EEA should bring an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Most agencies set 18 as the practical minimum age, and you'll be asked for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, refunded when the scooter comes back undamaged.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Hvar Town?

Prices swing a lot between seasons. Low season, in April and October, runs about 5–15 EUR per day; high season, July and August, climbs to 20–35 EUR per day. Larger or automatic 125cc+ models can reach 30–45 EUR per day at the peak.

• Cheapest: April, May and October.
• Dearest: July and August, when demand is highest.

When to book a rental scooter in Hvar Town?

High season runs June through August, with July and August the busiest and priciest — book ahead, since island stock sells out fast. Low season stretches from November to March, when many shops close for winter and the ones that stay open charge much less. May, June, September and early October are the sweet spot: warm, dry, and free of peak-season crowds and prices.

Local traffic rules in Hvar Town

Croatia drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, no exceptions, and scooters must run with headlights on day and night, year-round. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town and 90 km/h on open roads, though Hvar's winding routes rarely let you reach that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, dropping to zero for drivers under 25. Police checks are common on coastal roads in summer, so keep both rules in mind before you head out.

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!