Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Saint-Tropez

Picture leaving the crowds at Place des Lices behind, the pétanque players and café chatter fading in your mirrors as you lean into the coast road toward Pampelonne. A motorcycle in Saint-Tropez turns the town from a postcard you walk through into a place you actually cover — the beach clubs south of the port, the perched village lanes of Ramatuelle, the lighthouse view from Cap Camarat — all within easy reach and without waiting on a taxi.

Saint-Tropez's old town was built for foot traffic, not cars: streets around the port are narrow, parking is scarce in season, and a two-wheeler slips into spots a Renault never will. Once you're out past La Foux, the coast road to the beaches and the climbs up to Ramatuelle and Gassin are made for a bike — scenic, winding, and miserable to sit through in a car queue every July afternoon.

Top 10 things to see in Saint-Tropez by motorcycle

1. Place des Lices — the iconic square with its cafés and pétanque players, an easy starting and parking point for any ride.
2. Citadelle de Saint-Tropez — a short uphill ride to a hilltop fortress with panoramic views over the town and bay.
3. Plage de Pampelonne — the legendary beach strip south of town, lined with beach clubs, and a ride you shouldn't skip.
4. Plage de Tahiti — the laid-back northern end of Pampelonne, easily reached by scooter.
5. Le Vieux Port — the harbor promenade of superyachts and pastel houses, the town's social heart.
6. Ramatuelle — a picturesque hilltop village a short ride inland, its narrow lanes opening onto views back to the coast.
7. Gassin — another perched village nearby, with sweeping views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
8. Cap Camarat and its lighthouse — a scenic ride out to the cape, with coastal views and the Phare de Camarat at the tip.
9. Route des Plages — the classic coastal road linking Saint-Tropez to the beach clubs, and one of the best rides on the peninsula.
10. Sentier du Littoral trailheads — ride to access points near La Moutte for the coastal footpath, worth a stop on foot for the Mediterranean views (the trail itself is for walking, not riding).

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Saint-Tropez?

For a 50cc scooter, an AM licence covers you, available from age 14, or automatically if you hold a full car or motorcycle licence. Step up to a 125cc scooter and you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a category B car licence held for at least two years plus a short mandatory training course. Rental companies in Saint-Tropez usually set their own minimum age, often 18 or higher for larger machines. Expect a card deposit on pickup, refunded when the bike comes back undamaged, and non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Saint-Tropez?

Prices swing hard with the calendar. In low season you're typically looking at 25-35 EUR per day, while high season pushes that to 50-80 EUR per day, and premium models can run 80-120+ EUR per day.

• Cheapest rates: November to March.
• Priciest and busiest: July and August, when good bikes sell out fast.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Saint-Tropez?

If you want the best mix of weather and value, May, June and September are the sweet spot — warm, sunny, and far less traffic than the summer peak. High season runs June through August, cresting hard in late July and August when reservations should go in well ahead. Low season, November through March, brings the calmest roads and the lowest prices, though some outlets scale back their hours.

Local traffic rules in Saint-Tropez

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter or motorcycle, and CE-approved gloves are a legal requirement too — unusual, but strictly enforced. Keep your headlight on at all times, day or night. Speed limits drop to 50 km/h in town and generally 80 km/h on the open rural roads around the peninsula. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightening to effectively zero if you're within your first three years of holding a licence.

Most of our motorcycle rentals in Saint-Tropez come from operators with years of local experience, offering a well-kept bike, helmet, insurance and friendly service. If you want to rent a motorcycle in Saint-Tropez, 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!