Top 5 best scooter rentals in Naousa (Imathia)

Naousa doesn't feel like a place made for tour buses. It's a hill town of stone lanes and shaded squares, with the Arapitsa river cutting through it and the slopes of Mount Vermio rising just behind. A scooter suits this place perfectly — you can dip into Agios Nikolaos Park to see the waterfalls and old watermills five minutes after picking up your keys, then head out toward the vineyards or up into the mountain air whenever you feel like it. This is Xinomavro country, one of Greece's great red-wine regions, and there's something satisfying about riding out to a wine estate for a tasting rather than being dropped off by a coach.

Cars struggle here. The streets in the old town are steep, narrow and often cobbled, with parking scarce near the centre, so a scooter lets you tuck into a spot near a taverna and be back on the road in seconds. Naousa also sits right at the foot of Vermio, and the road up the mountain is full of switchbacks through pine forest — the kind of route that rewards a rider far more than a driver stuck behind a line of traffic. Once you're up there, the villages, gorges and archaeological sites scattered around the Imathia plain are all within easy striking distance, and a scooter rental in Naousa means you can string several of them together in a single day.

Top 10 things to see in Naousa by scooter

1. Agios Nikolaos Park & Arapitsa waterfalls — a shaded riverside park right in town, with waterfalls and old watermills, perfect as your first stop.
2. Vermio Ski Centre (Tria-Pente Pigadia) — a winding mountain road with switchbacks and pine forest leading up to the ski centre, the region's proper scooter adventure.
3. Seli village — a mountain village on the way up Vermio with tavernas, cool air and a good spot to break the climb.
4. Alonia Gorge — a scenic gorge with walking trails and a small chapel, reached by a short countryside ride.
5. Kir-Yianni and Boutari wine estates — Naousa is one of Greece's classic red-wine regions, and riding out to a vineyard for a Xinomavro tasting is a local signature.
6. Vergina Royal Tombs (Aigai) — the UNESCO-listed Macedonian royal tombs, around 30-40 minutes away by scooter.
7. Pella Archaeological Site — birthplace of Alexander the Great and home to famous mosaics, an easy run across the plain.
8. Edessa Waterfalls — Greece's tallest waterfall, a favourite half-day ride through the countryside.
9. Loutra Pozar — natural thermal pools in a river valley, a longer ride but worth it for a soak.
10. Byzantine Bridge over the Arapitsa — a short, easy trip to an old stone bridge, ideal for a quick scenic stop.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Naousa?

For a 50cc moped you'll need at least an AM category licence; anything 125cc or larger requires the matching motorcycle category (A1, A2 or A) — a standard car licence isn't accepted as a substitute in Greece. Riders need to be at least 16 for AM, 18 for the motorcycle categories, though rental companies often set their own higher minimum age. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit. Expect to leave a deposit, usually as a credit-card hold, with the amount varying by operator and vehicle.

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

Prices move with the seasons. In low season you're looking at roughly EUR 5-8 per day, high season pushes that to EUR 12-18, and premium models run EUR 18-25.

• Cheapest: November to March
• Dearest: July and August
• Best value for riding weather: the shoulder months, when prices sit comfortably between the two extremes

When to book a rental scooter in Naousa?

July and August are Naousa's high season — expect the best bikes to sell out early and prices at their peak, so book ahead if you're travelling then. From November through March many local operators scale back or close, though prices are at their lowest if you do find one open. May, June, September and October hit the sweet spot: mild weather for riding up to Vermio, fewer crowds, and rates well below the summer rush.

Local traffic rules in Naousa

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police enforcement is strict, with substantial fines for skipping one. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on open roads and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though the mountain roads around Vermio rarely let you get near that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but it drops to a stricter 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to treat riding and drinking as mutually exclusive here.

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!