Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Pisa

Pisa is famous for one tilted tower, but the city rewards anyone willing to look past it — and a motorcycle is the easiest way to do that. Ride out from the historic center and within minutes you can be tracing the pinewood roads of Tenuta di San Rossore or feeling the sea breeze at Marina di Pisa. Head further and Tuscany's hill towns and coastline open up, all reachable without ever queuing for a bus.

Pisa's old town is compact, mostly closed to cars, and easy to cover on foot once you've parked — which is exactly where a scooter or motorcycle earns its keep. You can leave it close to the center and be walking into Piazza dei Miracoli minutes later, then use the same bike to reach the coast, the hills of Monte Pisano, or a walled Tuscan town, all trips that are clumsy by car and slow by public transport. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Pisa, this is a city built for exactly that kind of freedom.

Top 10 things to see in Pisa by motorcycle

1. Piazza dei Miracoli (Leaning Tower, Duomo, Baptistery) — the obligatory first stop, minutes on foot once you've parked near the historic center.
2. Marina di Pisa — a short, easy coastal ride to a laid-back promenade and beach for a quick sea-air break.
3. Tenuta di San Rossore — pinewoods and flat park roads near the Arno mouth, perfect for a relaxed cruise close to town.
4. Golfo dei Poeti / Portovenere — a classic day-ride destination further south, with a scenic harbor and cliffside village.
5. Cinque Terre — coastal cliffs and colorful villages, a longer excursion worth setting aside a full day for.
6. Volterra — a hill-town ride through Tuscan countryside, known for Etruscan history and alabaster crafts.
7. San Miniato — a scenic inland loop through rolling hills and truffle country.
8. Lucca — an easy ride to a walled city where you can circle the Renaissance ramparts and wander the old town.
9. Livorno seafront (Terrazza Mascagni) — a coastal run south to Livorno's promenade and its checkerboard terrace over the sea.
10. Monte Pisano (Calci / Certosa di Pisa loop) — a twisty hill route just outside Pisa, good for testing the bike on curves with views over the plain.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Pisa?

The licence you need depends on the bike: category A1 covers scooters up to 125cc, while larger motorcycles require A2 or a full category A, with minimum ages rising accordingly. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Rental companies generally expect riders to be adults, and you'll need to leave a deposit — usually a credit card hold, scaled to the value of the bike — plus a copy of your ID or passport.

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

Prices swing a lot between seasons. A basic scooter runs 25–35 EUR per day in low season, while summer scooter or mid-size motorcycle rentals climb to 45–70 EUR per day. Step up to a larger touring or premium motorcycle in peak summer and you're looking at 80 EUR upward per day.

• Cheapest months: November, December, January, February.
• Priciest months: July and August, when demand peaks along with the heat.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Pisa?

High season runs June through August, when Tuscany's roads and the nearby coast are busiest and prices are at their highest. Low season stretches from November to March, with fewer riders around and noticeably lower rates — some seasonal outlets even scale back their hours. If you can, aim for spring or early autumn: warm, quiet roads without the midsummer premium.

Local traffic rules in Pisa

Italy drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside built-up areas, and 110–130 km/h on faster extra-urban roads and motorways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for riders under 21 or with a licence held less than three years. One local trap worth knowing: Pisa's historic center is a camera-enforced ZTL zone, and riding into it without a permit means a fine that catches up with you weeks later.

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!