Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok doesn't announce itself the way Chiang Mai or Bangkok do — and that's exactly the point. Pick up a bike here and within an hour you're climbing out of the flat river town into the hills, with Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park and its cool sunrise ridgelines waiting, or the wide grassland plateau of Thung Salaeng Luang rolling out ahead of you on empty curving roads. This is a city built around a single unmissable temple, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, but its real reward sits an hour or two beyond the edge of town, and a motorcycle is how you get there.

Public transport in Phitsanulok simply doesn't reach the mountains, and the sights that make the region worth visiting are strung out over long distances on hilly, lightly-trafficked roads rather than packed into a walkable old town. In-town traffic is easygoing compared with Bangkok or Chiang Mai, so riding never feels stressful, while the terrain outside the city rewards a bike far more than a bicycle or a tuk-tuk ever could. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Phitsanulok, this is really the only practical way to see what the province is actually known for.

Top 10 things to see in Phitsanulok by motorcycle

1. Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai) — home of the revered Phra Buddha Chinnarat image, and the natural first stop before heading out on the bike.
2. Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park — a mountain park with sunrise viewpoints, old insurgency-era campsites and cool air, reached via winding mountain roads on a full-day ride.
3. Thung Salaeng Luang National Park — a high grassland plateau with wildflower fields from November to December and long, empty curving roads riders come here specifically for.
4. Kaeng Sopha Waterfall — wide rock-shelf rapids on the Wang Thong River, an easy scenic ride and a favourite local picnic and swim stop.
5. Chat Trakan National Park — a further-flung, less-touristed park with a tall waterfall, ideal for a longer loop day.
6. Nan River waterfront and night market — an easy evening ride along the river promenade, past floating restaurants, ending at the night market for dinner.
7. Buddha-casting foundries near Wat Yai — Phitsanulok is Thailand's centre for bronze Buddha-image casting, and the foundries make a quick, easy cultural stop.
8. Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum — a compact folklore and rural-life museum, easy to fold into a town loop.
9. The Nakhon Thai route toward Phu Hin Rong Kla — a scenic highland road through Nakhon Thai district that riders treat as a destination in its own right.
10. Wang Nam Yen waterfalls — smaller falls in the same upland belt as Kaeng Sopha and Chat Trakan, good for stringing together a waterfall-hopping day.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Phitsanulok?

You'll need a motorcycle-category licence — either a Thai licence or your home licence backed by an International Driving Permit with a motorcycle entitlement. Some shops rent without checking, but roadside checkpoints do, and insurance is generally void without the right paperwork. Most rental companies set a minimum age of 18, and you should expect to leave a deposit; it's worth offering cash or a photocopy of your passport rather than the document itself.

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

A standard 125–150cc automatic or semi-automatic runs around 900–1,000 THB per day in low season, rising to roughly 1,100–1,400 THB during the cooler peak months. Bigger touring bikes, 300cc and up, typically cost 1,500–3,000+ THB per day depending on the model.

• Prices climb from November through February, when the weather is at its best.
• June to September, the rainy season, tends to be the cheapest stretch to book.
• April and May sit in between — hot, dry and slightly softer on price than peak season.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Phitsanulok?

High season runs November to February, when cool, dry weather makes the mountain roads at their most enjoyable — book ahead if you're planning to travel then. Low season stretches from May through October, covering the rainy months, when prices drop and demand is lighter. Riding a scooter rental in Phitsanulok or a bigger bike is really about matching your dates to the weather more than chasing a discount.

Local traffic rules in Phitsanulok

Thailand drives on the left, so keep to the left and overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police do issue on-the-spot fines for riding without one. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in built-up areas and up to 90 km/h on rural highways outside town. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, tightened to 0.02% for drivers under 20, with roadside breath tests common around holidays. Carry your licence, IDP and rental documents at all times — checkpoints are routine, even in a quieter city like this one.

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!