Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Antibes

Antibes rewards anyone willing to leave the car behind. Picture yourself easing along the Sentier du Littoral around Cap d'Antibes, pines on one side and rocky coves on the other, before climbing to the Plateau de la Garoupe for a view that stretches across the Baie des Anges to the Alps. Duck into the old town afterwards, park a few steps from the ramparts, and wander past the Picasso Museum and the yacht-lined quays of Port Vauban. This is the kind of morning a **scooter rental in Antibes** makes possible without a single parking headache.

The old town's lanes were built for feet and handlebars, not bumpers, and free parking near the port or the Cap is close to nonexistent in summer. A scooter or motorcycle threads through the tight streets and tucks into a space a car could never use. It also turns the surrounding coast into a day out rather than a logistics puzzle — Juan-les-Pins is ten minutes away, and the corniche toward Nice, or the hill roads inland to Biot and Vence, are all within easy reach once you **rent a motorcycle in Antibes**.

Top 10 things to see in Antibes by motorcycle

1. Cap d'Antibes (Boulevard de la Garoupe / Sentier du Littoral) — a coastal loop past pine forest and rocky coves, the classic ride out of town.
2. Plateau de la Garoupe viewpoint — a short climb rewarded with a panorama over the bay and the Alps beyond.
3. Vieil Antibes (Old Town) and Port Vauban — ramparts, the Picasso Museum, and Europe's largest marina, all easy to reach on two wheels.
4. Marché Provençal (Cours Masséna) — a covered morning market, a natural stop between rides.
5. Plage de la Garoupe — one of the Cap's best sand beaches, a favourite ride-and-swim stop.
6. Juan-les-Pins — a lively palm-lined beach town, barely ten minutes from Antibes.
7. Cap d'Antibes Lighthouse (Phare de la Garoupe) — a historic lighthouse and chapel, worth the climb for the view.
8. Corniche toward Nice — a scenic coastal road along the Baie des Anges, a favourite for a longer day ride.
9. Biot — a perched hilltop village inland, known for glassmaking and the Fernand Léger museum.
10. Roads toward Vence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence — winding hill routes with curves and views over the Riviera.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Antibes?

For a 50cc moped, an AM licence is enough, available from age 14, though most agencies ask riders to be at least 18 to sign the contract. For a 125cc scooter you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a car licence held for at least two years plus a short training course. Larger machines call for an A2 or full A licence. Non-EU visitors should bring an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence. Expect to leave a deposit, usually held by card pre-authorisation and released on return — ask the rental company for the exact figure and insurance excess before booking.

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

A standard scooter or 125cc runs roughly 25-30 EUR per day in low season, rising to 40-60 EUR per day in July and August. Larger or premium models (300-500cc) can reach 70-100+ EUR per day at peak times.

• Cheapest months: November to February.
• Priciest months: July and August, when the Riviera is at its busiest.
• Spring and early autumn sit comfortably in between.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Antibes?

High season runs June through August, peaking hard in late July and August when the whole Riviera fills up — book several weeks ahead if you want a specific model. Low season stretches from November to March, with softer prices and easier availability. May, June and September hit the sweet spot: warm days, thinner crowds, and rates well below the August peak.

Local traffic rules in Antibes

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a motorised two-wheeler, and gloves are a legal requirement too — France enforces this more strictly than most countries. Dipped headlights stay on at all times, even in daylight. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 80 km/h on rural roads without a central barrier, and 110 km/h on dual carriageways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to effectively zero for riders still in their first three years of licence. Ride within these limits and Antibes stays as relaxed as it looks from the saddle.

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!