Top 5 best scooter rentals in Nea Makri

Athens gets all the attention, but the coastline just northeast of it holds something quieter. Nea Makri sits on a wide plain where the sea meets pine-covered hills, and the best way to feel that space is on two wheels. Rent a scooter in Nea Makri and you can be at the burial mound of the Marathon dead in minutes, or looping the water at Lake Marathon before lunch, with nothing between you and the road but open air and the smell of pine.

This stretch of coast rewards riders precisely because it wasn't built for tour buses. The sights around Nea Makri and Marathon sit several kilometers apart, strung out along a plain with light traffic once you're clear of the main Athens road, and public transport barely connects them. Roads are mostly flat with a few gentle climbs inland, so even a first-time rider feels at ease, and there's never a parking problem — you just pull up and walk in.

Top 10 things to see in Nea Makri by scooter

1. Marathon Tomb (Tymvos Marathonos) — the burial mound of the Athenian dead from the 490 BC battle, a few minutes' ride north of town.
2. Marathon Run Museum — a small museum on the battle and the birth of the marathon race, right next to the Tomb.
3. Lake Marathon and Marathon Dam — a scenic loop road around the reservoir, past its striking Art Deco dam.
4. Schinias Beach and Schinias National Park — a long pine-backed sandy beach and wetland just north of town, an easy coastal ride.
5. Nea Makri seafront promenade (Poseidonos Avenue) — the town's own beach strip of cafes and tavernas, perfect for an easy first spin.
6. Rhamnous (Ramnous) archaeological site — a remote ancient sanctuary and fortress on a clifftop above the sea, further northeast of Marathon.
7. Cave of Pan (Nympholyptos Cave) — an ancient cave sanctuary on the slopes above the Marathon plain, a good detour for a hillier route.
8. Agios Andreas islet — a small chapel on a rocky islet just off the coast, a short scenic stop along the shore road.
9. Mati and Kokkino Limanaki — coastal villages south of Nea Makri with rocky coves and seafront tavernas.
10. Mount Penteli viewpoints — a longer, hillier ride inland through pine forest, with views back over the plain and the Evoian Gulf.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Nea Makri?

For a moped up to 50cc you need at least a category AM licence and to be 16 or older; anything 125cc and up requires a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A) and you must be 18. A standard car licence won't cover you here. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Rental shops will also take a deposit, usually held on your card, with the amount set by the operator.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Nea Makri?

Prices move a lot with the calendar. In low season you're looking at roughly 5–10 EUR per day, high season runs about 15–25 EUR per day, and a premium model can reach 25–35 EUR per day.

• Cheapest: November through March.
• Priciest: July and August, when demand is highest.

When to book a rental scooter in Nea Makri?

July and August are Greece's high season — expect the top end of the price range and scooters selling out, so book ahead. Aim for May, June, September or October if you can: the weather is still warm, roads are quieter, and prices sit well below the summer peak. If you're travelling November to March, note that many local rental shops scale back or close for the winter.

Local traffic rules in Nea Makri

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike, and police do check. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town and 90 km/h on the open road outside it. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to skip alcohol entirely before riding. Keep to paved roads — insurance won't cover you on dirt tracks or the beach — and carry your licence, IDP and rental papers with you at all times.

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!