Scooter Rentals on Corfu island, Greece

Corfu Town's alleys are pretty to wander, but the island itself belongs to two wheels. Head south past the Achilleion Palace, once Empress Sissi's private retreat, or climb the coast road toward Paleokastritsa, where the tarmac twists above turquoise bays before dropping to a cliffside monastery. A scooter turns those postcard names into an afternoon you actually ride through, not just a bus stop you glance at.

Corfu wasn't built for cars. Village lanes around Kassiopi and Paleokastritsa narrow to a single track with nowhere to park, while the coast and mountain roads twist and climb constantly on their way between beaches and viewpoints. A scooter slips through where a rental car gets stuck, and since most of the island's best spots sit under 30 km from Corfu Town, it's fast enough for a full day out without draining your budget on fuel.

Top 10 things to see in Corfu Town by scooter

1. Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), Corfu Town — the Venetian fortress right in town, an easy first stop before you head out on the bike.
2. Achilleion Palace, Gastouri — Empress Sissi's 19th-century palace, a short scenic ride south of town.
3. Kanoni & Vlacherna Monastery — the postcard view over the causeway islet, just minutes away.
4. Paleokastritsa — a classic winding coastal ride to turquoise bays and cliffside monastery views.
5. Angelokastro — a Byzantine hilltop fortress above Paleokastritsa with sweeping Ionian Sea views.
6. Pantokrator Mountain — the island's highest point, a proper climb rewarded with panoramic views.
7. Old Perithia — an abandoned stone village on Pantokrator's slopes, reached via a quiet mountain route.
8. Kassiopi — a charming fishing village on the northeast coast, with a scenic coastal ride to get there.
9. Sidari and the Canal d'Amour — unusual sandstone formations and lagoon-like coves on the north coast.
10. Cape Drastis — dramatic white cliffs and a secluded bay at the island's northwest tip, a popular sunset ride.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Corfu Town?

For mopeds up to 50cc, category AM is enough and the minimum age is 16, though most rental shops set their own higher minimum. Anything 125cc and above needs a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A) — a car licence won't cover you here. Non-EU visitors should bring an International Driving Permit. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a credit-card hold, with the exact amount set by the individual operator.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Corfu Town?

Average rental price runs from 5-10 EUR per day in low season up to 15-25 EUR per day in high season, with larger-engine or newer scooters landing around 20-35 EUR per day.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• November through March is cheapest, though many shops close over deep winter.
• May-June and September-October offer a good balance of price and good riding weather.

When to book a rental scooter in Corfu Town?

High season runs July to August, when prices peak and popular models sell out fast — book a few weeks ahead if you're travelling then. Low season stretches from November to March, cheapest on paper but with fewer shops actually open. For the best mix of availability, comfortable riding weather and fair prices, aim for May-June or September-October.

Local traffic rules in Corfu Town

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike, and enforcement is strict. Speed limits sit at 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, with lower limits for smaller-engine bikes. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to skip alcohol entirely before riding. Keep your licence, IDP, rental agreement and insurance papers with you, and stick to paved roads — insurance typically excludes dirt tracks and beaches altogether.

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!