Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Hobart (Tasmania)

Hobart rewards you the moment you leave the harbour behind. Point a motorcycle up the twisting road to kunanyi / Mount Wellington and within half an hour you're above the clouds, looking down over the city and the Derwent estuary. Loop back the other way across the Tasman Bridge and the skyline opens up from the Eastern Shore instead. This is a compact capital with big riding on its doorstep, and a **motorcycle rental in Hobart** is the easiest way to reach all of it without wasting a single afternoon on parking.

Hobart's centre is small enough to walk, but everything that makes Tasmania special — the Tasman Peninsula, the Huon Valley, Bruny Island — sits somewhere between thirty minutes and two hours out along narrow, curling, lightly trafficked roads. A car struggles to park at trailheads and lookouts; a bike slots in anywhere and turns those roads into the actual attraction. Tasmania's hilly, coastal terrain also suits a nimble mid-size motorcycle far better than a highway cruiser, since you'll be leaning through curves more than cruising in a straight line.

Top 10 things to see in Hobart by motorcycle

1. kunanyi / Mount Wellington — a twisting sealed road climbs from the city to a windswept summit with panoramic views over Hobart and the Derwent estuary, the classic local ride.
2. Tasman Bridge and the Eastern Shore — a quick loop across the Derwent River with views back to the city skyline and the mountain.
3. Richmond — a historic Georgian village about 25 km from Hobart with Australia's oldest bridge, and a popular short countryside ride through the Coal River Valley wine region.
4. Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur — a scenic coastal route via the Arthur Highway to the Port Arthur Historic Site, with dramatic cliffs along the way.
5. Eaglehawk Neck and the Tessellated Pavement — a narrow isthmus en route to the Tasman Peninsula, with a famous naturally-tiled rock formation and blowhole lookouts.
6. Huon Valley — rolling orchard and river country south of Hobart, a favourite loop via Huonville and Cygnet.
7. Bruny Island — reached by vehicle ferry from Kettering, with isolated coastal roads, cliffs at The Neck lookout, and beaches; plan for a full day.
8. Seven Mile Beach — a long, easy-access beach near the airport, a popular short ride out of the city.
9. Mount Field National Park — a forested mountain road about an hour from Hobart, known for Russell Falls and, further up, alpine scenery at Lake Dobson.
10. Kingston and Blackmans Bay via the Southern Outlet — a coastal run south of Hobart along the channel, a quick loop with cliff and ocean views.

Bruny Island and Port Arthur are each worth a whole day on their own, so treat the list as a menu to pick from rather than a single loop.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Hobart?

You'll need a valid motorcycle licence — a car licence alone doesn't cover scooters or motorcycles of any size in Australia, including 50cc. If you're on a learner or provisional permit, you're limited to LAMS-approved machines up to 660cc; a full licence is required for anything above that. Riders are generally expected to be at least 18, sometimes older for bigger bikes, and an International Driving Permit isn't required alongside your home licence. Rental companies also take a security deposit or credit-card pre-authorisation in your own name, with the amount depending on the bike.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Hobart?

Expect roughly AUD 45–60 per day for a standard mid-size motorcycle in low season, rising to about AUD 75–110 per day at the summer peak. Larger-capacity or premium adventure and touring bikes can run AUD 120–180 or more per day when demand is highest.

• Prices climb steadily from spring into summer as tourist numbers build.
• Winter months bring the cheapest daily rates but also the coldest, wettest riding conditions.
• Booking a few weeks ahead for the summer peak helps you lock in both the bike and the better price.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Hobart?

High season runs from December to February, when the southern Australian summer coincides with the Christmas and New Year holidays and fleets get booked up fastest. Low season is June to August — cold, quiet and the cheapest time to rent, though you'll want warm gear. If you'd rather skip both extremes, March to May and September to November offer mild weather, stable conditions and prices below the midsummer peak, arguably the best window for a **scooter or motorcycle hire in Hobart**.

Local traffic rules in Hobart

Australia drives on the left, so give-way rules, roundabouts and overtaking all follow left-hand-drive conventions. Helmets meeting the Australian/New Zealand standard are compulsory for every rider and passenger, and motorcycles ride with headlights on at all times. Default speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and up to 100–110 km/h on open highways, with speed cameras widely used, so keep an eye on posted signs. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05 for full licence holders and zero for learner and provisional riders, and random breath testing is common, so plan your rides accordingly.

If you want to **rent a motorcycle in Hobart**, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike 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, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!