Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar's downtown traffic can swallow a whole afternoon, but the city's real appeal starts once you leave the jams behind. Point a motorcycle east and within an hour you're climbing toward Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, riding past open steppe until Turtle Rock appears out of nowhere. Head south instead and the paved road gives way to quieter tracks up Bogd Khan Mountain, with the city shrinking behind you. This is what draws travellers to rent a motorcycle in Ulaanbaatar: the ability to trade gridlock for genuine open road in the same day.

The city itself makes a strong case for two wheels. Ulaanbaatar's centre is dense and often gridlocked, so a bike slips through where cars sit still. But the bigger reason is what lies beyond downtown: the sights worth seeing sit 20 to 100-plus kilometres out, across a mix of smooth highway asphalt and rough, washboard gravel. That combination favours an adventure or dual-sport bike over anything built for city errands alone — you want ground clearance and a bit of suspension travel once the pavement runs out.

Top 10 things to see in Ulaanbaatar by motorcycle

1. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park — the classic day-ride from UB, with forested valleys and rock formations, and a scenic road to reach it.
2. Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad) — an iconic granite formation inside Terelj, an easy stop on the same loop.
3. Aryabal Meditation Temple — a short hike off the Terelj road up to a hilltop temple with valley views, worth parking the bike for.
4. Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue at Tsonjin Boldog — a giant stainless-steel monument about 50 km east on the highway toward Terelj, a natural waypoint.
5. Zaisan Memorial — a hilltop Soviet-era monument at the city's edge with a panoramic view over UB, popular for a quick ride.
6. Bogd Khan Mountain — a sacred mountain on the city's southern border, with quiet paved and dirt roads climbing through it.
7. Manzushir Monastery — ruins on the southern slopes of Bogd Khan, reached by a rougher road that rewards a proper bike.
8. Khustain Nuruu National Park — home to the reintroduced Przewalski's horse, a longer ride of around 100 km across open steppe.
9. Gachuurt village road — a local favourite along the Tuul River valley, quieter than the main Terelj highway.
10. Songino Khairkhan Mountain — a closer hill on the city's western edge for a quick steppe-and-mountain loop.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Ulaanbaatar?

You'll need a motorcycle category on your home licence, carried alongside an International Driving Permit. Most operators set the minimum age at 18 for smaller bikes, though many raise that to 21 or higher for larger adventure models. Expect to leave a deposit, either as cash or a card hold — if an operator asks for your passport, it's fine to offer a copy plus cash instead.

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

Daily rates run roughly 90,000–110,000 MNT in low season, rising to about 150,000–220,000 MNT in high season. Larger adventure and touring bikes, such as BMW GS-class machines, can run 250,000–400,000+ MNT per day.

• Prices peak from June through August, especially around Naadam (11–13 July).
• November through March is cheapest, though far fewer rentals operate through the deep winter.
• Shoulder months like late May and September often strike a good balance of price and weather.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Ulaanbaatar?

Mid-June through mid-September is the sweet spot for riding, with the Naadam period in July drawing the biggest crowds and highest prices — book well ahead if you're travelling then. Late May and September are quieter, with good light but cold nights. Winter largely shuts the rental scene down, so if you want a motorcycle in Ulaanbaatar outside the warm months, check availability before you plan around it.

Local traffic rules in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders, and drink-driving carries zero tolerance, with penalties up to licence revocation. Speed limits step up from built-up areas to open roads to paved highway, though signage thins out fast once you leave town — and once you do, expect unpaved tracks, wandering livestock with practical right of way, and long stretches between fuel stations, so plan your range accordingly.

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!