Scooter Rental in Miami from $15/day

Miami rewards anyone willing to skip the rental-car line. Hop on a scooter and the city opens up fast — the pastel facades of Ocean Drive one hour, the Cuban coffee windows of Little Havana the next, with Biscayne Bay flashing between them the whole way. This is a place built for two wheels, not four.

Miami is flat, spread out, and short on parking — exactly the conditions where a scooter wins. South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell and Key Biscayne sit far enough apart that walking gets old and Ubers get expensive, yet close enough that a scooter turns them into a single breezy loop. Causeway and downtown traffic can crawl at rush hour, and a nimble scooter slips past it while a car sits still.

Top 10 things to see in Miami by scooter

1. Ocean Drive & Art Deco Historic District — the iconic pastel facades and beachfront strip, the classic first ride in South Beach.
2. Wynwood Walls — an open-air street art museum of huge murals, with easy scooter parking nearby.
3. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — an Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens on Biscayne Bay, a scenic short ride from downtown.
4. Rickenbacker Causeway — a flat, breezy ride to Key Biscayne with skyline and bay views the whole way.
5. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park — a historic lighthouse and beach, the perfect payoff at the end of the causeway.
6. Little Havana (Calle Ocho) — Cuban cafes, cigar shops and a lively domino park along a rideable strip.
7. Bayside Marketplace — a downtown waterfront hub with bay views, a handy stop between the beach and Brickell.
8. Miami Beach Boardwalk — a long oceanfront path running from South Beach up through Mid-Beach.
9. Coconut Grove — a leafy, laid-back village with bayfront parks and cafes, a change of pace from South Beach.
10. Brickell & the Miami River waterfront — modern skyline views and a riverside path to round out a downtown loop.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Miami?

Rules vary by state, but in Florida a low-powered moped (around 50cc, top speed near 30 mph) can usually be ridden on a standard driver's licence, while a larger scooter typically requires a motorcycle endorsement. No International Driving Permit is required. Rental companies set their own minimum age, usually 21 and up, and will ask for a deposit or a credit-card hold in the renter's own name.

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

Average rental price runs USD 5-8 per day in low season and USD 12-20 per day in high season, with premium models from USD 35-60 per day.

• Prices dip lowest from June to September.
• Prices climb highest from December to March, Miami's winter peak.

When to book a rental scooter in Miami?

High season runs roughly December through March, when snowbirds and spring-break crowds push prices up — book a few weeks ahead if you're travelling then. Low season falls between June and September, when the city is hotter and quieter and daily rates drop, though it's also hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast before you go.

Local traffic rules in Miami

Traffic drives on the right. Florida does not require a helmet for riders over 21 who carry adequate medical insurance, but wearing one is always the safer call. Speed limits sit around 25-35 mph on city streets and climb on causeways and highways, so keep to posted limits, especially near beach traffic. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%, with zero tolerance under 21 — and with a scooter, it's simply not worth the risk.

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!