Motorcycle rental in Vicenza, Italy

Vicenza rewards a rider before you've even left the historic center. Point the bike south and the Colli Berici open up in gentle vineyard curves; head north and within the hour you're climbing toward the Piccole Dolomiti or tackling the switchbacks of Monte Grappa, one of Italy's classic biker pilgrimages. Between them sits a city built by Palladio, where a quick stop at Villa La Rotonda or a coffee in Piazza dei Signori feels like a natural pause between longer runs into the Veneto hills.

Vicenza's old town is largely pedestrian and hemmed in by ZTL restrictions, so a car does you little good and public transport won't get you up a mountain pass. A motorcycle solves both problems at once: it slips through town for the cultural stops, then turns the surrounding hills and plateaus into your actual destination. If you're weighing whether to rent a motorcycle in Vicenza, this is really a city built around the ride out, not just the ride in.

Top 10 things to see in Vicenza by motorcycle

1. Monte Grappa — a long ribbon of hairpins climbing to a war memorial and sweeping views over the Veneto plain, the region's classic biker pilgrimage.
2. Piccole Dolomiti (via Recoaro Terme / Passo Pian delle Fugazze) — a twisty mountain road through forested switchbacks and alpine scenery, under an hour from the city.
3. Altopiano di Asiago — a high plateau reached via sweeping climbing roads, known for cool air, open meadows and rider-friendly rest stops.
4. Bassano del Grappa and the Ponte degli Alpini — a wooden covered bridge over the Brenta river in a riverside town, an easy loop from Vicenza.
5. Marostica — a walled medieval town famous for its human chess game in the piazza, a short and pretty ride out.
6. Colli Berici — rolling wine hills south of the city with quiet backroads, vineyards and small villages, ideal for a relaxed short loop.
7. Villa La Rotonda — Palladio's most iconic villa, just outside the center, a natural first stop to get a feel for the bike.
8. Teatro Olimpico — the oldest surviving indoor theatre, tucked in central Vicenza, a quick cultural stop between rides.
9. Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori — the city's monumental Renaissance landmark, a fitting place to start or end any route.
10. Lake Garda (Riva del Garda / western shore) — a longer full-day ride out to lakeside roads and cliffside curves along the northern end.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Vicenza?

For a scooter up to 50cc you'll need at least an AM category licence; anything from 50cc to 125cc requires an A1. Larger motorcycles step up through A2 and full A depending on power. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Rental operators typically ask for a minimum age of 18 and take a deposit, usually as a credit card hold sized to the vehicle's value, along with a copy of your ID or passport.

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

A basic scooter or small-displacement bike starts around 25 EUR per day in low season, while larger touring motorcycles run higher regardless of the time of year.

• Low season (roughly November–March): from about 25 EUR/day.
• High season (July–August): around 45–70 EUR/day for the same class.
• Larger or touring motorcycles: typically 70–120+ EUR/day, independent of season.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Vicenza?

High season runs June through August, with July and August combining the biggest crowds and the highest prices — book ahead if you're planning a summer trip into the Dolomites or up Monte Grappa. Low season, from November to March, brings the cheapest rates but also cooler mountain roads and shorter days. For the best mix of good weather and lighter traffic, May, June, September and early October are hard to beat.

Local traffic rules in Vicenza

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger on scooters and motorcycles, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside town, and 110–130 km/h on faster extra-urban roads and motorways — though 50cc mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and barred from motorways. Dipped headlights stay on at all times. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for riders under 21 or holding a licence less than three years. And watch for ZTL cameras in Vicenza's historic center — ride in without a permit and the fine will find 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!