Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Basauri

Bilbao's steep hills and tight estuary streets are best seen from a saddle, and there's no better base for that than Basauri. Rent a motorcycle here and you can be parked below the titanium curves of the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao within fifteen minutes, wander the arcades of Casco Viejo, then turn the same afternoon into a coastal escape past the Puente Colgante toward Getxo. Few cities in the Basque Country pack this much variety — museum, old town, cliffs, mountains — into such a short ride.

Basauri sits inside Greater Bilbao, where traffic bunches up fast and parking near the centre is scarce, so two wheels beat a car or the metro for reaching both the city and its surroundings. From here you're equally close to the coast at Sopelana and Bakio and to the twisting passes of Gorbeia and Urkiola, most of it within fifteen to forty-five minutes. A rented bike lets you string city sightseeing and countryside riding into one easy day, something public transport simply can't do.

Top 10 things to see in Basauri by motorcycle

1. Museo Guggenheim Bilbao — the iconic titanium museum, a roughly 15-minute ride into central Bilbao and the obvious first stop.
2. Casco Viejo de Bilbao (Las Siete Calles) — the historic old-town core, easy to reach with parking near the Nervión riverside.
3. Puente Colgante / Puente de Vizcaya — a UNESCO-listed transporter bridge linking Portugalete and Getxo, a scenic half-hour coastal run.
4. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe — the islet hermitage made famous by Game of Thrones, a favourite biker destination about 45 minutes north.
5. Playa de Bakio — a wide surf beach on the same coastal route as Gaztelugatxe, good for a ride-and-swim stop.
6. Playa de Sopelana — a popular cliff-backed beach with a winding approach road near Getxo.
7. Muelle de Ereaga, Getxo — a seafront promenade and marina, perfect for a relaxed coastal cruise.
8. Parque Natural de Gorbeia — the Basque Country's largest natural park, with twisting mountain roads up to the massif.
9. Puerto de Urkiola — a classic Basque mountain pass with tight hairpins through Urkiola Natural Park.
10. Mirador del Serantes — a hilltop viewpoint above Santurtzi with sweeping views over the Bilbao estuary and coast.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Basauri?

For scooters up to 50cc you'll need at least an AM licence (or a full category B licence), while a 125cc scooter or motorcycle requires an A1 licence — from age 16 — and larger machines step up through A2 and A. If your licence isn't from the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, since rental desks commonly ask for it. Most companies set their own minimum age, often 18 or 21, and will block a deposit on your credit card before handing over the keys.

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

Expect around 25-35 EUR per day for a small-to-midsize bike or scooter in low season, rising to 40-60 EUR in high season; larger touring or premium motorcycles run 70-120 EUR per day.

• Prices climb in July and August, the busiest months on the mainland.
• They drop to their lowest between November and February.
• Booking a few days ahead in summer helps you lock in the better rate.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Basauri?

High season runs through July and August, plus Easter week, when demand — and prices — peak. Low season stretches from November to March, with the cheapest rates of the year. If you'd rather skip both crowds and winter chill, May, June, September and October offer the best riding weather at gentler prices.

Local traffic rules in Basauri

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers on mopeds and motorcycles at all times, and motorcycles must run with dipped headlights day and night. Speed limits top out at 120 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on conventional roads, and 50 km/h in town, dropping further on single-lane urban streets; mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and can't use motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.3 g/l for riders with under two years' experience.

Once you've got the essentials sorted, just use the search form at the top of the page to rent a motorcycle in Basauri. 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!