Scooter Rentals in Altea, Spain from €5/day

Altea's whitewashed old town rises steeply above the coast, its blue-domed church catching the light over the Mediterranean, and the best way to take it all in is on two wheels. You can weave up from the seafront to the Mirador de Altea for a sunset view over the bay, then coast back down to the Passeig Marítimo for a coffee within the hour. Whether you want to swim at a quiet cove or watch the yachts come into the marina, a scooter rental in Altea puts all of it within easy reach.

Altea's old town is a maze of narrow, steep, one-way cobbled lanes where cars barely fit and parking spots are rare — a scooter slips through easily and can be left at the edge of the pedestrian centre. The coastline north and south of town is strung with small coves, beaches and marinas that are best visited in short hops rather than one long drive, and a scooter is the cheapest, nimblest way to string them together. Inland, winding roads toward the Bernia ridge and the mountain village of Guadalest turn what would be a slow bus journey into a scenic ride with sea views at every switchback.

Top 10 things to see in Altea by scooter

1. Casco Antiguo de Altea (Old Town) and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo — the blue-domed church and whitewashed lanes are Altea's postcard image; park at the edge, since the streets inside are cobbled and pedestrian.
2. Altea Seafront Promenade (Passeig Marítimo del Mestre Villaplana) — a flat, scenic ride along the pebble beach with cafés and views back to the old town skyline.
3. Sierra de Bernia — a favourite switchback route toward the Bernia mountains with sea views along the way.
4. Cap Negret — a small rocky cove just north of town, a quick hop for a swim.
5. Playa de la Roda — Altea's main beach, an easy ride along the seafront.
6. Puerto Deportivo de Altea — yachts and seafood restaurants along a flat harbourside ride.
7. Mirador de Altea — a panoramic viewpoint over the bay and church domes, especially good at sunset.
8. Sierra Helada Natural Park (toward Albir) — a ridge road with cliffs and pines connecting Altea to Albir.
9. Peñón de Ifach, Calpe — the dramatic limestone rock is a classic day-trip a short ride north.
10. Guadalest — a hilltop castle village inland, a longer but memorable scenic excursion from the coast.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Altea?

For a moped up to 50cc you need at least an AM licence (or a full car licence, which covers it); for 125cc scooters you'll generally need an A1 motorcycle licence, since the car-licence option only applies within Spain and most visitors can't rely on it. Rental companies usually set their own minimum age, often 18 or 21, and will ask for a deposit blocked on your credit card. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, as most rental desks will ask to see it.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Altea?

Prices swing a lot with the season: expect around 5-15 EUR per day in low season, and 20-35 EUR per day in high season, with premium models running 30-45 EUR per day.

• Cheapest from November to February, when the coast is quiet.
• Prices climb through spring and peak in July and August, the busiest and priciest months.

When to book a rental scooter in Altea?

If you're after the lowest prices, aim for November through March, when the mainland's low season keeps rates down and the roads quiet. July and August are Altea's high season, with the best weather but also the highest demand and prices, so book ahead if you're travelling then. May, June, September and October hit a comfortable middle ground — pleasant riding weather without the peak-season rush.

Local traffic rules in Altea

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any moped or motorcycle, at all times, and mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and banned from motorways. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, dropping to 30 km/h on single-lane urban roads, and 90 km/h on the open roads around Altea. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, lowered to 0.3 g/l for riders with less than two years' experience — and headlights must stay on, day and night, whenever you're riding.

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

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 scooter 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 scooter 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, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!