Scooter Rentals on Kythira island (Cythera)

Picture leaving Chora behind on two wheels, the Venetian Kastro shrinking in your mirror as the road drops toward Kapsali Bay. Kythira rewards exactly this kind of freedom — you can be swimming below the twin sandy coves of Kapsali by mid-morning and climbing toward the pastel harbor of Avlemonas by lunch, with nothing but open road and sea views in between. This is an island built for wandering, not for waiting on a bus timetable.

Kythira is mountainous and spread thin, with villages tucked far apart along winding, mostly quiet roads. A **scooter rental in Kythira** lets you link beaches, chapels and viewpoints in a single day without depending on a sparse bus network. Traffic is minimal and the distances short by mainland standards, so even a small-cc scooter handles most paved routes comfortably — though a few approaches, like the gorge path to Paleochora or the final descent to Kaladi Beach, still call for a short walk on foot.

Top 10 things to see in Kythira by scooter

1. Chora (Kythira Town) & Venetian Kastro — the clifftop capital with a fortress and sweeping views over Kapsali bay.
2. Kapsali Beach — the twin sandy bay right below Chora, the island's main resort beach.
3. Kaladi Beach — a dramatic cliff-backed cove reached by a steep path, one of the island's most photographed spots.
4. Avlemonas — a picture-postcard fishing village with pastel houses and a small Venetian fort at the harbor mouth.
5. Milopotamos village & Fonissa Waterfall — a stone village shaded by plane trees, with a short walk to a waterfall pool.
6. Kato Chora Castle & Panagia Myrtidiotissa Monastery — a ruined lower-town castle near one of the island's key pilgrimage sites.
7. Paleochora (Agios Dimitrios ruins) — an abandoned medieval Byzantine city clinging to a gorge, rarely visited even by Greek standards.
8. Agia Pelagia — a relaxed northern port village with easy beach access.
9. Moudari Lighthouse (Fanari) — a 19th-century lighthouse at the island's northern tip, with open views toward the Peloponnese.
10. Diakofti & Chalkos Beach — quiet eastern-coast beaches near the ferry port, a fitting end to a coastal loop.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Kythira?

For a 50cc moped you need at least an AM category licence and to be 16 or older; anything 125cc and above requires the matching motorcycle category (A1/A2/A) — a car licence alone isn't accepted in Greece. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will usually ask for a deposit, held on a credit card or in cash, with the amount set by the individual operator.

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

Expect roughly 5-10 EUR per day for a basic 50cc scooter in low season, rising to 20-30 EUR per day in high season. Larger-cc models or two-seaters run 25-40 EUR per day at peak times.

• Cheapest: November-March, plus the shoulder months of April-May and October.
• Priciest: July-August, when demand and heat both peak.

When to book a rental scooter in Kythira?

If you're travelling in July or August, book ahead — scooters sell out fast and prices sit at their highest. May-June and September-October offer a sweet spot of good weather and softer prices, while many shops close altogether between November and March, so a low-season trip needs a bit more planning to find one open.

Local traffic rules in Kythira

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers, and enforcement is strict. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, which covers nearly all of Kythira's routes. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but drops to 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists and new licence holders — ride sober, on the tarmac only, since rental insurance excludes dirt tracks and off-road riding.

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!