Top 5 best scooter rentals in Lima

Lima moves fast, and once you're on two wheels, so do you. Skip the taxi lines and ride the Malecón de Miraflores at sunset, mosaic benches and paragliders drifting over the cliffs at Parque del Amor, then drop down to Barranco to cross the Puente de los Suspiros before the bars fill up. A scooter turns Lima from a city you sit in traffic for into one you actually feel.

Lima is flat, sprawling, and stitched together by long avenues that make taxis slow and expensive once you're covering real distance. A scooter cuts through that congestion and gives you the range to hop between Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and the historic centre in one afternoon. The Costa Verde, the coastal road running along the cliffs, is an easy, scenic ride at moderate speed, so you don't need a full motorcycle licence or highway nerve to enjoy it.

Top 10 things to see in Lima by scooter

1. Malecón de Miraflores — a paved clifftop boardwalk with sweeping Pacific views, the classic Lima ride.
2. Parque del Amor — the mosaic-covered park on the Miraflores cliffs, right along the malecón.
3. Puente de los Suspiros — Barranco's wooden footbridge, at the centre of its bohemian bars and street art.
4. Circuito de Playas (Costa Verde) — the coastal highway linking Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos and San Miguel.
5. Plaza Mayor de Lima — the colonial main square in the historic centre, framed by the Cathedral and Government Palace.
6. Huaca Pucllana — a pre-Inca adobe pyramid tucked into Miraflores, minutes from the malecón.
7. Larcomar — a cliffside shopping and dining complex built right into the seafront.
8. Bosque El Olivar — a centuries-old olive grove in San Isidro, a quieter green ride between neighbourhoods.
9. Playa La Herradura — a popular surf beach in Chorrillos, reached via the Costa Verde.
10. Playa Punta Hermosa — a surf town further south on the Panamericana Sur, a longer excursion for a full day out.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Lima?

Peru legally requires a motorcycle-class licence to ride a scooter, though rental shops in tourist areas will often accept a regular car licence in practice — carrying an International Driving Permit alongside it is the safe move. The legal driving age is 18, but most companies set their own floor, commonly 21 and sometimes 25 for bigger machines. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a hold on your credit card, and to have your passport or ID copied.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you're looking at around PEN 19–40 a day, high season runs roughly PEN 70–150, and premium models can reach PEN 150–250 a day.

• Prices climb from December through March, Lima's warm, dry coastal summer and peak tourist stretch.
• They drop from June through August, when Lima's grey, damp winter keeps most visitors away.

When to book a rental scooter in Lima?

If you want the lowest prices, June to August is your window — Lima's cool, overcast winter, with far fewer tourists competing for scooters. December through March is high season on the coast, when warm weather pulls in crowds and rates rise, so it's worth booking a little ahead if you're travelling then. Either way, once you want to rent a scooter in Lima, book early enough to lock in your price.

Local traffic rules in Lima

Peru drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for both rider and passenger on any scooter or motorcycle. Speed limits are generally 30 km/h around schools and hospitals, 40 km/h on city streets, and up to 60 km/h on urban avenues. The blood alcohol limit is strict, 0.05%, and checkpoints are common, so don't ride after drinking. Lima traffic is dense and quick to honk, with loose lane discipline, so ride defensively and keep your eyes on the mirrors.

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!