Top 5 best scooter rentals in Bucharest

Bucharest doesn't reveal itself from a bus window. The real city — the one with wide boulevards suddenly giving way to cobbled lanes, communist monuments standing across from Belle Époque façades — is best met on two wheels. Picture an easy loop around Herăstrău Lake with the wind doing the work, or a quick dash down Calea Victoriei before parking up to wander Lipscani on foot. That's the kind of afternoon a scooter buys you here.

This is a city built on scale: the Palace of the Parliament sits at the end of boulevards so broad they were designed for parades, not pedestrians, and the distance between sights can stretch further than it looks on a map. Roads are mostly flat and traffic moves fast but predictably along the main arteries, so a scooter turns a slog into a short, breezy ride — and finding a parking spot near the Old Town is a matter of seconds, not the small ordeal it is for a car.

Top 10 things to see in Bucharest by scooter

1. Herăstrău Park (Parcul Herăstrău / Parcul Regele Mihai I) — a flat lakeside loop road made for an easy cruise around the water.
2. Palace of the Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului) — the city's monumental landmark and a natural anchor for a downtown ride.
3. Calea Victoriei — the historic boulevard linking Old Town to Victoriei Square, lined with landmark buildings.
4. Old Town (Centrul Vechi / Lipscani) — park up here and explore the pedestrian-heavy historic core on foot.
5. Arcul de Triumf — Bucharest's own Arc de Triomphe, a quick photo-stop along Kiseleff Road.
6. Cișmigiu Gardens (Grădina Cișmigiu) — a shaded, central park with paths made for a relaxed short ride.
7. Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Român) — the iconic concert hall and one of the city's most photographed buildings.
8. Village Museum (Muzeul Satului) — an open-air museum by Herăstrău Lake, easy to pair with the park loop.
9. Văcărești Nature Park (Parcul Natural Văcărești) — a wild urban wetland on the city's edge, a completely different kind of ride from the center.
10. Therme București — a popular day-trip destination just outside the city, reachable on a longer scooter run.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Bucharest?

For a standard 50cc scooter you'll need at least an EU category AM licence — a full car licence (category B) covers this too. Larger scooters from 125cc up call for the matching motorcycle category. If your licence isn't from the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with it. Rental shops will usually ask for a deposit, held as a card pre-authorisation or in cash, so it's worth confirming the amount and refund terms before you sign anything.

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

Prices swing quite a bit with the season. Our listing price starts around 25 RON per day in low season, rising to roughly 45-70 RON per day in high season, with larger or newer models running about 90-120 RON per day.

• Cheapest: November-February, when tourist demand is low.
• Priciest: June-August, peak summer season.

When to book a rental scooter in Bucharest?

June through August is high season, when the city fills up with visitors and prices climb toward that 45-70 RON per day range — booking ahead pays off here. Things quiet down from November to March, and that's when you'll find the softer, roughly 25 RON per day rates. If you'd rather skip both crowds and cold, May-June or September into early October give you warm, dry days without the peak-summer premium.

Local traffic rules in Bucharest

Romania drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter or moped — no exceptions. Speed limits sit at 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside towns, and up to 100-130 km/h on expressways and motorways, though mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and can't use motorways at all. Alcohol tolerance is zero — even a trace in your blood can mean a fine or worse — so keep the rides sober. Keep your licence, IDP if needed, and rental papers on you, since checks on national roads are routine.

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!