Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Graz

Graz doesn't announce itself the way Vienna or Salzburg do, and that's exactly the point. The old town is a tight, walkable knot of red rooftops beneath the Schlossberg, but the region around it is where the real riding starts — vineyard hills rolling south toward Slovenia, castle towns tucked into gorges, and alpine passes waiting less than an hour away. Climb out of the city on a motorcycle and within thirty minutes you're leaning through the bends of the Südsteirische Weinstraße with a wine tavern at every second turn, or pointing toward Riegersburg Castle, sitting improbably on top of an old volcanic cone. This is Styria at its best, and it rewards exactly the kind of traveller willing to go looking for it.

A car feels like the wrong tool here. Graz's centre is largely pedestrianized, parking is scarce, and the attractions that make this region worth visiting — wine roads, mountain passes, castle villages — sit thirty to ninety minutes out on narrow, winding country roads built for exactly this kind of riding. A motorcycle slips into any free corner outside a tavern or castle gate, turns a tedious public-transport day trip into a proper loop, and lets you feel the switchbacks instead of just watching them scroll past a car window. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Graz, this is a city built around the idea.

Top 10 things to see in Graz by motorcycle

1. Schlossberg — the forested hill above the old town, topped by the Uhrturm clock tower and a sweeping city view; the natural first stop before heading out.
2. Riegersburg Castle — one of Austria's most dramatic hilltop fortresses, perched on a volcanic cone about an hour southeast along winding country roads.
3. Südsteirische Weinstraße (South Styrian Wine Road) — a famously curvy route through vineyard hills near the Slovenian border, made for riders who like bends and tavern stops in equal measure.
4. Schloss Herberstein / Tierwelt Herberstein — a castle and wildlife park set in a gorge northeast of Graz, a favourite day-loop destination through the Oststeiermark.
5. Lipizzaner Gestüt Piber — home of the famous white Lipizzaner horses west of the city, reached via a genuinely scenic countryside ride.
6. Packsattel Pass — a mountain pass road south toward Carinthia, prized for its switchbacks and alpine views.
7. Freilichtmuseum Stübing — an open-air museum of historic Austrian farmhouses just north of the city, reached through a pleasant valley.
8. Bärnbach's Hundertwasserkirche (St. Barbara Church) — Hundertwasser's playful, colour-splashed church west of Graz, a quirky and photogenic destination.
9. Stubenbergsee — a small lake in the Oststeiermark, perfect for a swim stop after a morning of riding.
10. Kreuzbergl / Rettenbachklamm — wooded hills and gorge trails right outside Graz, ideal for a short, scenic loop close to home.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Graz?

The licence you need depends on the bike: an A1 licence covers machines up to 125cc, A2 covers restricted mid-power models, and a full A category is required for anything unrestricted. EU licences are accepted as they are; if yours isn't in Latin script, carry an International Driving Permit alongside the original just in case. Minimum age follows the EU scheme — 16 for A1, 18 for A2, 24 for unrestricted A — though most rental companies set their own, often higher, minimum. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a hold on your credit card, along with photo ID.

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

Prices move with the season and the size of the bike.

• Around 25 EUR per day for a small or mid-displacement motorcycle in low season.
• Roughly 35–45 EUR per day for the same class during high season.
• 60–100+ EUR per day for larger touring or premium models, any time of year.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Graz?

July and August are peak season, when demand — and prices — climb across the region. November through March is low season, and quieter still up in the mountains, where some rental operations scale back for winter. If you can, aim for May, June or early September: the alpine passes are open, the weather is settled, and you'll share the wine road with far less traffic than in midsummer. Booking a week or two ahead is sensible in high season; low season is far more forgiving.

Local traffic rules in Graz

Austria drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers on any motorcycle or scooter, and headlights stay on — dipped — at all times, day or night. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on rural roads, and 130 km/h on motorways, though a motorway vignette is required to use them. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, dropping to a near-zero 0.01% for probationary licence holders. Ride the wine road, ride the passes, and use our search form to rent a motorcycle in Graz whenever you're ready. 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!