Scooter Rentals in Cannes, France

Park the bus schedule and the flip-flops. Cannes rewards anyone willing to twist a throttle: glide along La Croisette past the yachts and the Palais des Festivals with the windows of the Carlton and Martinez sliding by, then climb the cobbles of Le Suquet for a view over the bay that no coach tour will stop long enough for you to enjoy. This is a city built for two wheels, and once you feel the sea air on the Croisette at sunset, you won't want to go back to walking it.

Cannes is deceptively small on a map but murder in a car during the season — La Croisette gridlocks in July and August, parking near the beach clubs is scarce and pricey, and taxis queue as long as everyone else. A scooter cuts straight through it and parks for free almost anywhere. It also opens up trips a bus can't manage easily, like the switchback climb to Super-Cannes or an afternoon run along the coast toward Golfe-Juan — the kind of freedom that makes renting a scooter in Cannes worth it even for a short stay.

Top 10 things to see in Cannes by scooter

1. La Croisette — the iconic seafront boulevard past the Palais des Festivals, luxury hotels and yacht-lined marina, the essential Cannes ride.
2. Le Suquet (Old Town) — cobbled hill streets up to Notre-Dame d'Espérance and the Musée de la Castre, with panoramic views over the bay.
3. Îles de Lérins ferry terminal (Quai des Îles) — ride down to the harbor to catch the boat to Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat.
4. Plage de la Bocca — a long, quieter sandy beach west of the center, an easy run away from the crowds.
5. Palm Beach (Pointe Croisette) — the tip of the Croisette peninsula with a casino, beach clubs and sea views, a favorite short loop.
6. Boulevard du Midi / Corniche des Ports — a coastal road east toward Golfe-Juan with sea views, a popular route out of town.
7. Super-Cannes — a hilltop residential area above the city with sweeping views over the bay to the Estérel massif, a rewarding climb only practical on two wheels.
8. Marché Forville — Cannes' historic covered market in Le Suquet, a classic stop for local food and atmosphere.
9. Vieux Port de Cannes — the old harbor beside La Croisette, full of yachts and a great starting point for a coastal loop.
10. Route de la Corniche de l'Estérel (toward Théoule-sur-Mer) — a scenic red-rock coastal road just outside town, one of the most popular day rides from Cannes.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Cannes?

For a 50cc scooter (max 45 km/h), you need an AM licence, which anyone with a full car licence already holds. For a 125cc scooter you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a car licence held for at least two years plus a short mandatory training course. Rental companies in Cannes usually set their own minimum age, commonly 18 and sometimes higher for bigger machines. A deposit is standard, taken by card pre-authorisation and refunded on return, with the amount varying by scooter class. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you can find a scooter from around 5–10 EUR per day, while high summer season runs 20–35 EUR per day. Larger or premium 125cc+ models go for 35–50 EUR per day at peak times.

• Cheapest: November to February, when the Riviera empties out.
• Priciest: May, during the Cannes Film Festival, and July–August, the height of summer tourism.

When to book a rental scooter in Cannes?

If you're coming for the Film Festival in May or for peak summer in July and August, book well ahead — good scooters sell out fast and prices are at their highest. Outside those windows, spring and early autumn offer warm weather, lighter traffic and noticeably better rates, while the November–February low season is cheapest of all if you don't mind cooler days.

Local traffic rules in Cannes

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, and must be ECE-approved with reflective stickers. Riding gloves are legally required too — France enforces this more strictly than most countries. Headlights stay on at all times, day and night. In town, the speed limit is 50 km/h, dropping on rural roads and rising to 110–130 km/h on highways you're unlikely to need in Cannes itself. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, so it's best to treat riding and drinking as mutually exclusive.

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!