Scooter Rental in Los Angeles from $15/day

Los Angeles wasn't built for walking, and its freeways aren't built for anyone in a hurry. But swing a leg over a scooter and the city opens right up: you can duck out of Hollywood traffic, glide down to Venice Beach Boardwalk to watch the street performers, and still make it to Griffith Observatory in time for sunset over the Hollywood Sign, all without circling a single parking garage.

Distances here are deceptive — Downtown, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills all feel close on a map and take forever by car. A scooter cuts through that. It's light enough to slip between lanes on the boulevards, easy to park at a meter instead of a $40 valet, and comfortable to ride nearly any month of the year thanks to LA's mild, mostly rain-free climate.

Top 10 things to see in Los Angeles by scooter

1. Griffith Observatory — panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and downtown skyline, reached by a short winding ride up Mount Hollywood.
2. Venice Beach Boardwalk — a flat coastal cruise past street performers, Muscle Beach, and the Venice canals.
3. Santa Monica Pier — the end of Route 66, with easy beachfront riding along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
4. Hollywood Walk of Fame — the central Hollywood Blvd stretch past the TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre.
5. The Getty Center — a hillside museum reached by a scenic climb, with sweeping views over the Westside.
6. Runyon Canyon Park — a short ride up to trailhead views over the Hollywood Hills basin.
7. Zuma Beach via Pacific Coast Highway — an iconic coastal run up PCH with the ocean in view the whole way.
8. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills — a palm-lined, easy detour from West Hollywood.
9. Griffith Park / LA Zoo loop — one of the largest urban parks in the country, with quiet roads well suited to scooters.
10. Downtown LA Arts District — mural-covered streets and warehouse galleries, close to Little Tokyo and Olvera Street.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Los Angeles?

Rules vary by state, but in California a standard driver's licence covers low-powered mopeds (around 50cc, top speed near 30 mph); anything larger usually needs a motorcycle endorsement. Rental companies typically set their own minimum age, commonly 21, with drivers under 25 sometimes paying a young-rider surcharge. A credit card in your own name is required for the deposit, and no international driving permit is needed if your licence is already in English.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Los Angeles?

Average rental prices run 6-15 USD per day in low season and 20-45 USD per day in high season, with premium models reaching 50-80 USD per day.

• Prices dip lowest in January and February, outside the holiday weeks.
• They climb from June through August, when the city sees the most visitors.

When to book a rental scooter in Los Angeles?

High season runs May to September, when demand and prices both peak; book a few days ahead if you're arriving in summer. Low season stretches from November through March, and that's when you'll find the cheapest daily rates and the most availability, even for last-minute bookings.

Local traffic rules in Los Angeles

Traffic drives on the right. California requires helmets for all motorcycle and scooter riders, no exceptions by age. Speed limits typically run 25-35 mph on city streets and up to 65-75 mph on the freeways, so keep to surface streets where a scooter feels most at home. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%, with zero tolerance under 21, and California is one of the few states where lane splitting between cars is legally permitted for motorcycles and scooters.

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!