Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Novara

Skip the crowds shuffling around Novara's arcaded center and head for what actually makes this stretch of Piedmont special: the flooded rice paddies that stretch out flat and mirror-still to the horizon. A quad bike rental in Novara puts you on backroads a scooter would struggle with and a car would make dull, weaving between paddies and farm tracks with nothing but egrets and irrigation channels for company — and if you time it for late afternoon, the water catches the light in a way that's worth the trip on its own.

Novara's charm is that it's compact in the middle and wide open just beyond it. The historic center is easy on foot, but the real riding is on the plain of Baraggia around it, where traffic thins out fast and the roads are flat, quiet and largely unpaved once you leave the ring road. That's exactly the terrain a quad handles best and a scooter or hatchback can't — and it also puts the Sesia river park and the lakes further north within reach for a longer loop.

Top 10 things to see in Novara by quad bike

1. Basilica di San Gaudenzio — Novara's landmark domed basilica with its soaring Antonelli spire, an easy in-town photo stop before you head out of the city.
2. Duomo di Novara (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) — the neoclassical cathedral by its Baptistery, a natural launch point for a city-to-countryside loop.
3. Broletto di Novara — a medieval courtyard complex in the old town, worth a short stop before riding out to the plains.
4. Castello Visconteo Sforzesco di Novara — a fortified castle on the edge of the historic center, a good staging point for routes into the countryside.
5. Le Risaie della Baraggia — the flooded rice paddies around Novara are the region's signature landscape, with flat, quiet backroads that are best ridden near sunset.
6. Parco Naturale Lame del Sesia — wetlands and woodland trails along the Sesia river, a nature-focused ride outside the city.
7. Lago d'Orta — a small alpine lake about an hour north, a favourite for a longer day-trip loop past lakeside towns like Orta San Giulio.
8. Lago Maggiore — further north still, with dramatic shoreline roads that make for a classic full-day excursion from Novara.
9. Castello di Galliate — a Sforza-era castle in the nearby town of Galliate, an easy short ride from the city.
10. Piazza Ducale, Vigevano — a Renaissance arcaded square just across the Ticino in Lombardy, a well-loved day trip you can pair with a ride along the river.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Novara?

Licence requirements depend on the machine: lighter quadricycles can be ridden on a moped-level AM licence, while heavier or more powerful models call for at least a B1 or a full car (B) licence — ask the operator which class their quads fall under before you book. EU/EEA licences are accepted as issued; if yours was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with it. Most rental shops set their own minimum age, usually 18, on top of the legal minimum. Expect to leave a deposit, generally a credit card hold scaled to the value of the vehicle, and to show a passport or ID.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Novara?

A standard quad runs roughly EUR 15-25 per day in low season and EUR 35-50 per day in high season; larger or sportier models, and multi-passenger quads, can go for EUR 50-80 or more per day.

• Prices climb from June through August, when lake-district tourism peaks and demand for a quad bike rental in Novara is at its highest.
• November through February is the cheapest stretch, with rates dropping toward that EUR 15 per day floor.

When to book a rental quad bike in Novara?

High season runs June to August, when prices are highest and availability tightens fastest around the lakes. Low season stretches from November to March, with quieter roads and the best rates of the year. If you're after **scooter or quad hire in Novara** at its cheapest, aim for the shoulder months; if you want warm, dry riding weather without the summer crush, May, June, September and early October are the sweet spot, and it's worth booking a week or two ahead even then.

Local traffic rules in Novara

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a quad, no exceptions by age. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside town, and 110 km/h on the main extra-urban dual carriageways — the paddy backroads around Novara are firmly in that 90 km/h zone. Dipped headlights should stay on at all times when riding outside built-up areas. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for anyone under 21 or who has held a licence for less than three years, so it's simplest to save the wine for after you've parked.

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!