Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Perth

Perth doesn't reveal itself from a bus window. You feel the city properly when you're the one steering — slipping through CBD traffic on the way to Kings Park for a skyline view over the Swan River, or opening the throttle south toward Fremantle's old port streets. A motorcycle turns those separate errands into one continuous, breezy afternoon, and that's before you've even reached the coast.

Perth is a spread-out, low-density city, which is exactly where two wheels earn their keep. Distances that make driving tedious — out to the Pinnacles, down to Margaret River, up into the Perth Hills — disappear much faster and cheaper on a bike, while the CBD-to-Fremantle run rewards you with easy lane filtering and painless parking. The coastal and hill roads nearby aren't just scenery to drive past; they're built for riding.

Top 10 things to see in Perth by motorcycle

1. Kings Park and Botanic Garden — a short ride from the CBD up to Mount Eliza, with a skyline-and-river view that makes an easy first stop on any loop.
2. Fremantle — a historic port town about 19km southwest via Stirling Highway or Canning Highway, with cafes, markets and a compact old-town loop worth parking up in.
3. Cottesloe Beach — the classic sunset spot on the coastal run, and a popular turnaround point for a Perth coast ride.
4. Scarborough Beach — a northern beachfront esplanade, flat and breezy, made for an easy coastal cruise.
5. Swan Valley — a wine and food region about 25km northeast, with backroads suited to a relaxed half-day loop and cellar-door stops.
6. Indian Ocean Drive to Lancelin — a coastal road north through Yanchep and Two Rocks to Lancelin's sand dunes, a favourite among longer day rides.
7. Pinnacles Desert, Nambung National Park — further up Indian Ocean Drive past Cervantes, a limestone pillar desert that makes for a memorable full-day or overnight ride.
8. John Forrest National Park — twisty forest roads in the Perth Hills along Great Eastern Highway, an easy reach from the city.
9. York — a historic inland town on the Great Southern Highway, reached via a well-loved curvy-road day trip through the Avon Valley.
10. Margaret River and Caves Road — a wine region and coastline about three hours south, with Caves Road ranking among the best-known scenic routes for local riders.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Perth?

You'll need a valid motorcycle licence — Australia doesn't let a car licence cover mopeds or scooters, and this applies even to small 50cc machines. If you're on a learner or provisional permit, you're restricted to LAMS-approved bikes capped at 660cc; a full licence is required for anything larger. An International Driving Permit isn't required. Most operators ask riders to be at least 18, sometimes older for bigger-capacity machines, and you'll need to leave a deposit or credit-card pre-authorisation in your own name, with the amount depending on the vehicle you choose.

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

Winter (June to August) is the cheapest stretch, with standard mid-size motorcycles running around AUD 60-90 per day and small-capacity bikes or scooters as low as AUD 25-40. Over summer and school holidays, expect AUD 90-140 per day for the same mid-size class. Larger tourers, cruisers and adventure bikes sit at AUD 150-300+ per day year-round.

• Prices climb through December to February, Perth's peak summer and holiday season.
• Easter in April brings a smaller seasonal bump.
• Rates drop back down through the winter months of June to August.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Perth?

If your dates are flexible, June to August is the low season — cooler, quieter and cheapest, though some fleets run smaller. December through February is the busiest and priciest stretch, driven by summer and school holidays, with another smaller peak around Easter in April. Booking a few weeks ahead for summer dates is a sensible move, since the best bikes get snapped up first.

Local traffic rules in Perth

Australia drives on the left, so give-way rules, roundabouts and overtaking all run the opposite way from what North American or European riders are used to. Helmets are compulsory by law for every rider, no exceptions, and motorcycles are required to ride with headlights on at all times. Default speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100 km/h on open rural roads, with speed cameras in wide use, so keep an eye on the signs. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05 for full licence holders and zero for learner or provisional riders, and random breath testing is common, so plan your rides accordingly.

Most of our motorcycle rentals in Perth come from operators with years of experience, and you'll get a well-kept bike, a helmet and friendly service as standard. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Perth, 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!