Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Novara

Picture leaving the historic core of Novara behind and being at the lakeshore in Orta San Giulio before your coffee has properly cooled — that's the kind of morning a bike buys you here. **Rent a motorcycle in Novara** and the Piedmont plain opens up fast: flat, arrow-straight roads through the rice paddies one hour, winding hill roads above Lake Orta the next. You can start at the Basilica di San Gaudenzio, loop the old town, then be looking at the Borromean Islands from the Stresa promenade by lunch — a run that eats a whole afternoon by car on a summer weekend.

Novara itself sits low and flat, which makes it an easy, unintimidating place to get your bearings on two wheels before the roads start climbing. From there the terrain does the work of keeping things interesting: mirror-flat rice-field roads toward Vercelli for cruising, then tighter, twistier lanes up to Sacro Monte di Orta for cornering practice, all within an hour of the city. Few places pack that range of riding into such a short radius, which is exactly why a **motorcycle rental in Novara** suits both relaxed sightseeing and riders who want a proper testing ground.

Top 10 things to see in Novara by motorcycle

1. Basilica di San Gaudenzio — Novara's landmark, Antonelli's soaring dome, the obvious first stop in the city centre before heading out.
2. Duomo di Novara (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) — the neoclassical cathedral beside the Broletto, easy to fold into a short loop of the old core.
3. Broletto (Palazzo del Broletto) — the medieval-to-Renaissance civic courtyard, a natural start and end point for a ride.
4. Castello Visconteo Sforzesco — the city's old fortress-castle, worth a quick stop before you're out on open roads.
5. Orta San Giulio / Lago d'Orta — roughly 30–40 minutes northwest, a cobbled lakefront village and relaxed, scenic riding.
6. Sacro Monte di Orta — the UNESCO-listed chapel complex above Orta, a short winding climb with lake views.
7. Stresa and Lago Maggiore — a longer run northeast to the bigger lake, with the Borromean Islands visible from the promenade.
8. Risaie della Baraggia — flat, arrow-straight roads through the flooded rice fields between Novara and Vercelli, striking in spring.
9. Vercelli — Italy's rice capital about 30 km south, an easy flat ride through the paddies to its own historic centre.
10. Parco del Ticino — a green river-valley route toward Milan, shaded roads and views over the Ticino.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Novara?

The licence you need depends on the bike: category A1 covers scooters and motorcycles up to 125cc, A2 covers mid-power machines, and full category A is needed for anything unrestricted. EU and EEA licences are accepted as issued; if yours was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Rental operators generally set their own minimum age, typically 18 and up, and some require you to have held your licence for a minimum period on larger machines — worth checking with the operator before you book. A deposit is standard too, usually a credit card hold sized to the value of the bike, and operators often ask to hold a copy of your passport or ID as well.

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

Expect 22-28 EUR a day in low season and 35-50 EUR a day in high season for a standard bike; larger-displacement or touring models run 50-90 EUR a day. Our own listing sits right in the low-season band at 25 EUR a day.

• July and August are the dearest months, when demand across Piedmont and the lakes peaks.
• November through February is cheapest, with quieter roads and easier availability.
• Shoulder months tend to land comfortably between the two extremes.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Novara?

High season runs June to August, when prices climb and the lake roads around Orta and Maggiore get busiest with weekend traffic. Low season stretches from November to March, with the lowest prices but cooler, greyer riding weather. If you can, aim for May, June, September or early October: warm, dry, and far less crowded than midsummer, with rates closer to the low-season end and no trouble finding a bike. In peak summer months, book a few weeks ahead to be sure of availability.

Local traffic rules in Novara

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger on scooters, motorcycles and quadricycles, with no exceptions by age. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside town, and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though wet-weather and newly-qualified-driver limits are lower. Dipped headlights must stay on at all times, day and night. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for riders under 21 or who've held a licence less than three years — worth keeping in mind if you're planning a lakeside lunch stop with wine. If you want to **rent a motorcycle in Novara**, 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.

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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!