Motorcycle Rentals on Kos island, Greece

Kos rewards anyone willing to go beyond the harbour front. Rent a scooter and you can be sipping coffee below Kos Town Castle (Neratzia Castle) in the morning and watching the sun drop behind Zia Village by evening, with a swim at Tigaki Beach somewhere in between. The island is small enough to circle in a day yet varied enough that no two rides feel the same — flat coast roads give way to pine-covered hills, and villages that barely register on a bus timetable suddenly become easy detours.

At around 40 km end to end, Kos suits two wheels better than four. The coast is mostly flat and easy riding, while a single mountain ridge down the middle holds the scenery worth chasing. Traffic around Kos Town and the coast road is light to moderate, but many of the best spots — Zia, the beaches near Kefalos, the Thermes hot springs — sit at the end of narrow or winding lanes that a scooter handles far more easily than a hire car or a bus route ever could. A scooter rental in Kos also means you can stop wherever the view demands it, instead of sticking to a fixed schedule.

Top 10 things to see in Kos by scooter

1. Tigaki Beach — a wide sandy beach with shallow water, an easy short ride from Kos Town for an afternoon swim.
2. Kos Town Castle (Neratzia Castle) — the medieval castle by the harbour, a natural point to start or finish a ride.
3. Asklepion of Kos — an ancient healing sanctuary on a hillside just outside town, with views over the coast.
4. Zia Village — a hillside village on Mount Dikeos, famous for its sunsets and one of the island's classic scenic rides.
5. Kefalos — the village at the island's southwestern tip, and the gateway to a longer coastal loop.
6. Paradise Beach (Kamari Beach) — a sheltered sandy bay near Kefalos, a popular stop on the south coast route.
7. Agios Stefanos and the islet of Kastri — ruins of an early Christian basilica by the water, facing a small chapel islet just offshore.
8. Thermes (Embros Thermes) hot springs — a natural sea-side hot spring reached along the coast, unlike anywhere else on the island.
9. Plaka Forest — a shaded pine forest near the airport, known for the peacocks that wander freely among the trees.
10. Mount Dikeos loop road — a winding route through Zia and the Asfendiou villages, arguably the best riding road on Kos.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Kos?

For mopeds up to 50cc, an AM category licence is enough, from age 16. Anything from 125cc up needs a matching motorcycle licence — A1, A2 or A — and a regular car licence will not cover you here. If you hold a non-EU licence, bring an International Driving Permit. Rental shops will also ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount depending on the shop and the bike.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Kos?

Expect to pay 30–45 EUR a day for a scooter in high season, with larger 250cc+ motorcycles running 40–70 EUR and premium or big-displacement bikes reaching 60–100+ EUR. Prices drop considerably outside summer.

• July and August are the most expensive months, with bikes selling out fast.
• April, May and October are the best value, with most shops still open.
• Between November and March a scooter can cost as little as 15–25 EUR a day, though far fewer rental shops stay open.

When to book a rental scooter in Kos?

If you're travelling in July or August, book your scooter hire in Kos well ahead — availability tightens up fast in peak season. May, June and September strike the best balance of good weather, open rental shops and easier prices. Winter travellers will find the cheapest rates, but should confirm in advance that a shop is actually open, since many close for the season.

Local traffic rules in Kos

Greece drives on the right, and helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger — police enforcement is strict and fines are steep. Speed limits are 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads and up to 110–130 km/h on faster routes, though smaller-engine bikes are effectively slower than that anyway. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to treat any riding day as an alcohol-free one. Keep to paved roads, since insurance almost never covers dirt tracks or beaches, and always carry your licence, IDP and rental papers with you.

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!