Top 5 best scooter rentals in Ao Nang Beach

Picture a morning in Ao Nang Beach with nothing on the schedule but a full tank and the coast road ahead of you. Palm-lined Nopparat Thara Beach is a few minutes away for sunset later, and the pier is right there whenever you fancy a short longtail hop over to Railay's cliffs. Between now and then, you have the whole karst-studded coastline and the jungle behind it to yourself — no timetable, no waiting for a songthaew to fill up.

This stretch of Krabi was really built for two wheels. The attractions here are scattered along the shore and up into the hills, in places the local minivans barely bother with, so a scooter turns what would be a half-day of waiting into an easy loop past temples, beaches and viewpoints. The roads are mostly paved and only gently hilly, well within reach of a standard 125cc automatic, and parking at every stop is free and easy to find. Renting also opens up trips that boat-only visitors never get to make, like the ride inland to Tiger Cave Temple or the run down to the Emerald Pool.

Top 10 things to see in Ao Nang Beach by scooter

1. Nopparat Thara Beach — a quiet, palm-lined beach a few minutes west of central Ao Nang, popular for sunset.
2. Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) — a 1,237-step climb to a golden Buddha and a panoramic viewpoint, about 20–30 minutes inland.
3. Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) and Krabi Hot Springs — a jungle swimming pool and natural hot springs roughly 45–60 minutes south, a classic scooter day trip.
4. Khao Ngon Nak Viewpoint (Dragon Crest) — a moderate forest hike to a ridge with sweeping views over the Andaman coast, trailhead reachable by scooter.
5. Klong Muang Beach — a calmer, upscale beach north of Ao Nang with resort cafes, good for a coastal ride.
6. Tub Kaek Beach — a long, uncrowded beach with a mountain backdrop, further up the coast from Ao Nang.
7. Krabi Town and the Krabi Weekend Night Market — a riverside old town with the Shell Cemetery (Susaan Hoi) nearby and a lively night market for food and shopping.
8. Ao Thalane — a mangrove bay near Krabi Town, popular for kayaking, reached along a scenic stretch of coast road.
9. Wat Kaew Korawaram (White Temple) — an ornate hilltop temple in Krabi Town with elevated views, an easy add-on to a town-and-market ride.
10. Railay Beach viewpoint access via Ao Nang pier — ride to the pier and catch the short longtail crossing to Railay's cliffs and beaches, since no road reaches Railay directly.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Ao Nang Beach?

You'll need a motorcycle-category licence — either a Thai licence, or your home licence backed by an International Driving Permit with the motorcycle entitlement. Some shops will hand over the keys without checking, but police checkpoints do check, and without the right paperwork your insurance is generally void. Most rentals ask for a minimum age of 18, and a deposit is standard practice; we'd suggest offering cash or a photocopy of your passport rather than handing over the original document.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Ao Nang Beach?

A basic automatic scooter, something like a Honda Click 110–125cc, runs around 150–200 THB per day in low season, matching our own from-5-EUR-a-day listings. Larger or newer 150cc+ automatics and premium models go for 300 THB per day and up.

• Prices climb to roughly 250–350 THB per day in high season, occasionally touching 400 THB for well-kept units in peak weeks.
• The cheapest rates land from May to October, when demand drops off with the rains.
• December to March is the priciest and busiest stretch, so book ahead if you're arriving then.

When to book a rental scooter in Ao Nang Beach?

High season runs November through February, when the weather is at its best and prices sit at their highest — book a few days ahead if you want your pick of scooters. Low season stretches from May to October during the southwest monsoon, when showers roll through but rates drop and availability is easy to find on short notice. Many riders also aim for the shoulder months either side of the rains for a mix of quieter roads and lower prices.

Local traffic rules in Ao Nang Beach

Thailand drives on the left, so keep to that side and overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police do fine on the spot for riding without one. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in town and up to 90 km/h on rural roads outside it. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and roadside breath tests are common, especially around holidays, so it's simplest to leave the scooter parked after a drink. Watch for sand and gravel on the coastal bends near the beaches, and keep your licence, IDP and rental papers on you at all times.

If you want to rent a scooter in Ao Nang Beach, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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!