Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Eindhoven

Eindhoven doesn't look like a motorcycle city at first glance — it's compact, flat and easy on foot — but the moment you point a bike east toward Nuenen, the appeal clicks into place. Twenty minutes out you're rolling through the village where Van Gogh once lived and painted, and from there the quiet back roads of Brabant just keep unspooling. Rent a motorcycle in Eindhoven and the city becomes a launchpad rather than a destination: you can be having coffee on Strijp-S at noon and carving curves through De Kempen by mid-afternoon.

The city centre itself is small enough to walk, so a motorcycle earns its keep once you're outside the ring roads. Nuenen, De Kempen, De Groote Peel and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen are all short, curvy rides away on minor roads that reward two wheels far more than four. It's also the easiest way to reach day-trip towns like Kaatsheuvel, home of Efteling, without waiting on regional trains or buses.

Top 10 things to see in Eindhoven by motorcycle

1. Van Gogh Village Nuenen — a short scenic ride east to the village where Van Gogh lived and painted, with a walkable heritage trail past his old haunts.
2. DAF Museum — classic and military vehicles in the city centre, a natural stop for anyone into engines and mechanics.
3. Strijp-S — the former Philips factory site turned creative district, easy to reach in-town for street art, cafes and industrial architecture.
4. Philips Museum — a compact city-centre stop on Eindhoven's industrial history, good between longer rides.
5. Genneper Parken — green paths and a farm just south of the centre, a relaxed short loop from downtown.
6. Efteling — the Netherlands' best-known theme park, roughly 30–40 minutes north via quiet Brabant back roads and a popular full-day trip.
7. De Groote Peel National Park — moorland and marsh southeast of the city, with quiet, curvy roads that make for a scenic afternoon.
8. Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park — inland sand dunes near Tilburg, well known regionally for their open, winding approach roads.
9. De Kempen countryside — rolling farmland and forest south toward the Belgian border, ideal for looping day rides on minor roads.
10. Leenderbos-Groote Heide — heathland and forest just south of the city, a favourite easy escape from town.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Eindhoven?

Requirements depend on the machine. Scooters and mopeds fall under category AM (included in a car or full motorcycle licence), with a minimum age of 16. Motorcycles run on graduated categories: A1 from age 18, A2 from 20, and unrestricted category A direct access from 24. An International Driving Permit isn't legally required in the Netherlands. Expect to leave a deposit — a card pre-authorisation or cash — along with your passport, and note that rental companies often set their own minimum ages and experience requirements on top of the legal ones.

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

During low season, economy bikes and scooters run around EUR 25–35 per day. In high season, mid-size motorcycles climb to roughly EUR 45–70 per day, while larger touring or premium models — think BMW or Harley-Davidson — can reach EUR 80–120 per day.

• Prices peak in July and August, the busiest months for travel through Brabant.
• They drop lowest between November and February, when demand falls off.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Eindhoven?

High season runs from April to September, with July and August the tightest and priciest stretch — book ahead if you're planning a summer trip. Low season, from November to February, brings cheaper rates but wetter, windier riding with short daylight hours. For the best mix of good weather and reasonable prices, aim for May, June or September.

Local traffic rules in Eindhoven

Traffic drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for motorcycles, mopeds and, since January 2023, snorfietsen too — cyclists are the only exception. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas (many streets drop to 30 km/h), 80 km/h outside town, and up to 100 km/h on motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.2 g/l for novice licence holders, and it applies to cyclists as well. Motorcycles and mopeds must run with dipped headlights at all times, day or night, and where a cycle path exists, cyclists are required to use it.

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!