Top 5 best scooter rentals in Asunción

Asunción rewards anyone willing to wander off the main boulevards, and a scooter is the easiest way to do it. Ride the Costanera de Asunción at golden hour with the Bahía on one side and the city skyline on the other, then swing past the Palacio de los López lit up on the waterfront, and you'll understand why so many travellers choose to rent a scooter in Asunción instead of waiting on buses. From there it's a short hop into the historic center, where colonial streets and quiet plazas open up at your own pace.

Asunción's downtown is compact, but the metro area sprawls well beyond it, and the heat, cracked pavement and unpredictable minibuses make walking or driving a slog. A scooter slips through traffic that would swallow a car, and it turns a hillside barrio or a riverside run into a quick, easy detour rather than an expedition. That's exactly why scooter hire in Asunción has become the practical choice for visitors who want to cover more ground without the hassle.

Top 10 things to see in Asunción by scooter

1. Costanera de Asunción — a long riverside boulevard along the Bahía de Asunción, flat and scenic, perfect for an easy cruise with river and skyline views.
2. Palacio de los López — the presidential palace on the waterfront, especially striking lit up at night, and a classic photo stop right off the Costanera.
3. Panteón Nacional de los Héroes — Paraguay's national mausoleum in the historic center, an easy stop between other downtown sights.
4. Manzana de la Rivera — a cluster of restored colonial-era houses turned cultural center, worth a short walk-off from the scooter.
5. Plaza Uruguaya — a leafy historic square near the old train station, a natural pause point on a downtown loop.
6. Cementerio de la Recoleta — ornate above-ground mausoleums on a hillside, a striking and unusual detour.
7. Mercado Cuatro (Mercado 4) — the city's sprawling popular market, chaotic and authentic, best explored by weaving through slowly on two wheels.
8. Jardín Botánico y Zoológico de Asunción — a large green park on the city's edge, a relaxed ride out from downtown with shaded paths.
9. Barrio Loma San Jerónimo — a steep, colorfully painted hillside barrio overlooking the bay, a short climb rewarded with one of the best views in the city.
10. Catedral Metropolitana de la Asunción — the city's cathedral on Plaza de Armas, anchoring the historic core for a downtown sightseeing loop.

Loma San Jerónimo and Mercado 4 are best tackled once you're comfortable on the bike — both have narrow streets and heavy foot traffic.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Asunción?

You'll generally need a valid motorcycle-category licence — small-displacement scooters can be treated differently depending on the operator, so it's worth checking when you book. Most rental companies ask for a minimum age of 18, and if you're travelling on a foreign licence, carrying an International Driving Permit alongside it is strongly recommended. Expect to leave a deposit, either in cash or as a card hold, along with your passport or ID details.

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

Average rental price runs around 35,000–45,000 PYG per day during low season and 55,000–70,000 PYG per day in high season, with larger or newer scooters going for 80,000–100,000 PYG per day.

• Prices climb in December–January, around the summer holidays and Christmas/New Year, and again around Semana Santa.
• They drop in June–August, the Paraguayan winter and the quietest stretch for tourism.

When to book a rental scooter in Asunción?

If you're flexible, April–June and late August–October are the sweet spot: pleasant riding weather and prices closer to the low end. High season falls in December–February, when summer holidays push demand and prices up, plus a smaller spike around July's winter school break. Booking a week or two ahead during these peak windows will save you from picking through what's left.

Local traffic rules in Asunción

Paraguay drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger by law, and police checkpoints routinely check for them along with your documents and plate. Speed limits are low in built-up areas and higher on paved national routes like Ruta PY01 and PY02, so watch the posted signs as you move between the two. Treat drink-driving as zero tolerance — the legal threshold is low, and it's not worth testing. After rain, cobbled and red-earth streets outside the main roads turn slippery fast, so ease off the throttle if you're heading into the hillside barrios.

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!