Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Berlin

Picture cruising through the Brandenburger Tor at sunrise, the wide expanse of Pariser Platz nearly empty, before opening up the throttle down Straße des 17. Juni toward the Siegessäule. That's the kind of morning a motorcycle buys you here — no U-Bahn transfers, no waiting for a bus that's ten minutes late. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Berlin, our website puts you on two wheels and lets you thread through Kreuzberg's backstreets, glide across the Oberbaumbrücke, or chase the murals along the East Side Gallery, all before lunch.

Berlin was practically built for this. The center is flat, gridded, and laced with broad boulevards like Karl-Marx-Allee, so a bike slips past the traffic that swallows cars whole and never has to circle the block hunting for parking. And once you're bored of the city grid, that same freedom stretches outward — to the forested curves around Grunewald and Wannsee, or the countryside loop around Müggelsee, places the S-Bahn only gets you halfway to.

Top 10 things to see in Berlin by motorcycle

1. Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) — the natural starting point for any ride through central Berlin, right by Pariser Platz and the edge of Tiergarten.
2. Siegessäule (Victory Column) via Straße des 17. Juni — a wide, fast boulevard through Tiergarten, made for opening up the throttle in the heart of the city.
3. East Side Gallery — the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, painted with murals along the Spree and a classic photo-stop.
4. Oberbaumbrücke — a postcard bridge over the Spree linking Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, perfect for a river-crossing detour.
5. Grunewald and the Havel lakeside roads (Wannsee) — forested curves and lakeside stretches southwest of the city, the favorite escape from traffic.
6. Müggelsee — Berlin's largest lake, tucked in the southeast, good for a scenic half-day countryside loop.
7. Teufelsberg — a hilltop crowned by an abandoned Cold War listening station, with panoramic views over the western forests.
8. Schloss Charlottenburg — a Baroque palace and gardens just west of the center, easy to reach with plenty of room to park a bike.
9. Potsdamer Platz — a hub of modern architecture and a handy central point to plan your next route from.
10. Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower) at Alexanderplatz — the city's highest viewpoint, and a landmark you'll find yourself navigating toward from almost anywhere in town.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Berlin?

The licence class depends on the machine. An A1 licence covers bikes up to 125 cc / 11 kW from age 16, A2 covers up to 35 kW from 18, and full class A is unrestricted from 24 (or from 20 with two years on A2). Car-licence holders can add the B196 extension for 125 cc bikes, but that only works inside Germany, so visitors on a foreign licence will need the proper motorcycle class. Most rental companies set their own minimum age, usually 18 and up, sometimes with a minimum time you must have held the licence. A deposit is standard, normally a hold on a credit card in the main driver's name, and the amount varies by machine. If your licence isn't from the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with it.

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

Average rental prices run 25–35 EUR per day during low season and 45–70 EUR during high season, with large-displacement or premium touring bikes going for 80–150+ EUR per day.

• Prices climb in June, July and August, the peak of summer tourist demand.
• They drop from November through February, when the city is cold and rental demand is at its lowest.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Berlin?

High season runs May to September, with July and August the busiest thanks to school holidays — book ahead if you want a specific model. Low season is November to March, when many operators shrink their fleets or close for winter altogether, so cheaper rates come with fewer choices. For the sweet spot, aim for late May, June, or September: mild weather, long daylight, and noticeably lighter traffic than midsummer.

Local traffic rules in Berlin

Germany drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every motorcycle rider and passenger, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100 km/h on rural roads outside them; much of the Autobahn has no general limit, though an advisory 130 km/h applies and many stretches post their own signs. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero if you're under 21 or still in your first two years of holding a licence. Ride with your headlight on at all times, day or night, and remember that right-before-left is the default rule at unmarked junctions, even in quiet residential streets.

Most of our motorcycle rentals in Berlin come from operators with years of experience, offering a well-maintained bike, a helmet, insurance, and genuinely friendly service. If you're ready to rent a motorcycle in Berlin, 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.

Why use BikesBooking.com?

• Compare prices from multiple local rental companies in one place;
• Read reviews from previous customers;
• Reserve online with a Best Price Guarantee;
• Friendly support if your plans change.

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!