Scooter Rentals on Kos island, Greece

Kos rewards anyone willing to cover ground on two wheels. Leave the car behind and you can be wandering the walls of the Kos Town Castle within minutes of picking up your keys, then climbing toward Zia for sunset over the Dikeos hills the same afternoon. Few Greek islands pack this much into such short distances, and a scooter is the tool that turns a scattered list of sights into one easy loop.

The island is flat and compact around Kos Town, so traffic stays light and distances between the harbor, the beaches and the villages rarely exceed twenty minutes. That makes a **scooter rental in Kos** genuinely practical, not just scenic: you skip the bus timetables, park wherever you like, and still have the legs to tackle the winding mountain road up to Zia or the longer run down to Kefalos when the mood strikes. It's the kind of island where **renting a scooter in Kos** pays for itself by lunchtime.

Top 10 things to see in Kos by scooter

1. Kos Town Castle (Neratzia Castle) — the harbor-front fortress makes an obvious first stop straight off the port.
2. Hippocrates Plane Tree — this ancient tree beside the castle is a two-minute photo stop on any old-town ride.
3. Asklepion of Kos — an ancient healing sanctuary a few kilometres out of town, set on a hillside with sea views.
4. Tigaki Beach — a wide sandy beach a short, easy ride northwest of Kos Town.
5. Kefalos — the village at the island's southwestern tip, and a full scenic day out along the coast road.
6. Paradise Beach (Kamari) — shallow, calm water near Kefalos, one of the island's classic scooter destinations.
7. Agios Stefanos Beach and the islet of Kastri — a chapel-topped islet just offshore, near Kefalos.
8. Zia Village — a hillside village on Mount Dikeos best known for its sunset views, reached by a winding climb.
9. Thermal Springs Beach (Embros Therma) — natural hot springs bubbling straight into the sea.
10. Mount Dikeos loop via Zia and Asfendiou — a mountain circuit through traditional villages with the island's best panoramas.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Kos?

For scooters up to 50 cc you need at least a category AM licence and to be 16 or older; anything from 125 cc up requires the matching motorcycle category (A1, A2 or A). A car licence on its own is not accepted as a substitute in Greece. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will also ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the amount set by the individual operator.

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

Expect EUR 5-10 per day in low season, EUR 15-25 in high season, and EUR 20-35 for a larger, premium model.

• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• They ease off again through autumn, with November to March the cheapest window — though many island rental shops close for the winter entirely.

When to book a rental scooter in Kos?

July and August are Kos at its busiest and priciest, with scooters selling out and temperatures often above 35°C, so book ahead if you're travelling then. May, June, September and October give you warm, comfortable riding weather without the peak-season scramble. If you're chasing the lowest prices, the winter months are cheapest, but note that far fewer operators stay open outside the main season.

Local traffic rules in Kos

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police enforcement is strict, with substantial fines for going without one. Speed limits are 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 for most drivers, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to skip alcohol altogether before riding. Keep to paved roads too — insurance almost always excludes beaches, dirt tracks and unpaved routes.

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!