Scooter Rentals in Athens, Greece

Athens rewards anyone willing to move fast and park anywhere. One minute you're threading past the ruins of the Ancient Agora, the next you're winding up Lycabettus Hill for a sunset view over the whole city, or dipping down the coast road toward Vouliagmeni for a swim. A scooter rental in Athens turns a city that can feel sprawling and chaotic on foot into a series of quick, easy hops between the parts you actually came to see.

The historic center is dense, hilly and cut through with narrow one-way streets where a rental car becomes a liability the moment you need to park. A scooter slips through that same traffic and finds a spot in seconds, right outside the Acropolis or a taverna in Plaka. It also opens up the Athens Riviera, the scenic coastal road south of the city that's slow and awkward by bus but genuinely fun on two wheels.

Top 10 things to see in Athens by scooter

1. Acropolis & Acropolis Museum — the essential first stop; park nearby and walk up to the Parthenon.
2. Plaka & Anafiotika — narrow whitewashed lanes below the Acropolis, easy to weave through then explore on foot.
3. Lycabettus Hill (Lykavittos) — the highest point in the city; ride the winding road up for sunset over Athens.
4. Temple of Olympian Zeus — giant Corinthian columns just off a main avenue, a quick easy stop.
5. Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) — the all-marble stadium of the first modern Olympics, on the way to the National Garden.
6. National Garden & Zappeion — a shady green loop to cool off between sights.
7. Filopappou Hill — quieter than the Acropolis itself, and one of the best angles to photograph it from.
8. Monastiraki & Ancient Agora — flea market, ruins and street food in one central stop.
9. Mikrolimano Marina, Piraeus — a coastal ride out to a yacht-lined harbor with seafood tavernas.
10. Athens Riviera coastal road to Vouliagmeni — the classic run south along the coast, ending at Vouliagmeni's lake or beach.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Athens?

For 50cc mopeds, a category AM licence is enough and the minimum age is 16. Anything from 125cc up needs a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A) — a car licence alone won't cover you. Non-EU visitors should bring an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will also take a deposit, usually held on your card, with the amount varying by operator and vehicle.

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

Expect roughly EUR 5-15 per day in low season and EUR 20-35 per day in high season, with larger-engine or automatic scooters running EUR 35-55 per day.

• Cheapest from November through February, when many shops also cut back their fleets.
• Shoulder months (March-June, September-October) sit in between, roughly EUR 15-25 per day.
• July and August are the priciest, and popular models sell out ahead of time.

When to book a rental scooter in Athens?

High season runs July to August, when heat regularly tops 35°C and demand pushes prices to their peak — book a couple of weeks ahead if you're travelling then. Low season is November to March, cheaper but with fewer shops open. May-June and September-October hit the sweet spot: mild weather, thinner crowds and prices below the summer rush.

Local traffic rules in Athens

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger, and enforcement is strict. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on open roads and 110 km/h on dual carriageways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but motorcyclists and new drivers must stay under 0.2 g/l. Keep your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers on you whenever you ride, and stick to paved roads — rental insurance almost never covers dirt tracks or beaches.

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!