Scooter Rentals in Pattaya from $5/day

Pattaya sprawls along a long, busy stretch of coastline, and the fastest way to feel like you actually belong there — instead of watching it go by from a taxi window — is on two wheels. Wind through the sois toward Big Buddha Hill for a view over the whole bay, or ride north to the Sanctuary of Truth, the wooden temple-palace that rises straight out of the sea. Once you rent a scooter in Pattaya, the whole coast opens up on your own schedule.

This is a city built for scooters, not cars. It's stretched thin along the water, traffic on the main road crawls in high season, and songthaews are slow and add up fast if you're making the same trip twice a day. A scooter cuts through it and, just as important, gets you out of town entirely — to Nong Nooch, Bang Saray, or Khao Chi Chan, places a taxi driver won't wait around for and public transport barely reaches.

Top 10 things to see in Pattaya by scooter

1. Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai), Pratamnak — a short climb up Pratamnak Hill to a 12m golden Buddha and a sweeping view over Pattaya Bay.
2. Sanctuary of Truth — an all-wood temple-palace on the coast north of Naklua, a classic half-day ride.
3. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden — about 15km south, a longer country-road run out to a large botanical park with cultural shows.
4. Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain) — a giant gold laser-etched Buddha carved into a cliff near Sattahip, a favourite longer loop.
5. Silverlake Vineyard — rolling vineyard hills near Nong Nooch, reached along scenic countryside roads with some of the best photo stops around.
6. Bang Saray fishing village — a quiet pier and a strip of seafood restaurants south of the city, a relaxed coastal run.
7. Jomtien Beach — a long beachfront promenade just south of central Pattaya, an easy first ride to get the feel of your bike.
8. Wat Yansangwararam — a large forest temple with a lake and stupas, a calmer detour off the coastal road.
9. Khao Kheow Open Zoo — an open-range zoo in the hills toward Si Racha, worth a full day loop out of the city.
10. Pratamnak Hill / The Cross viewpoint road — the winding hillside road linking Pattaya and Jomtien, with sea views the whole way.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Pattaya?

Thai law requires a motorcycle-category licence — either a Thai licence, or your home licence plus an International Driving Permit with the motorcycle entitlement. Rental shops often won't check, but police checkpoints do, and without it your insurance is void. Most shops set a minimum age of 18. Expect to leave a deposit; ask to pay cash or leave a passport photocopy rather than the passport itself.

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

A basic automatic like a Honda Click or Scoopy runs around 180-220 THB per day in low season, rising to roughly 300-400 THB per day in high season. Bigger or newer models — a PCX, Forza, Click 160 — go for 500-1000+ THB per day.

• Prices climb from November through February, the busiest months.
• They drop back down from May to September, when demand is quietest.
• Songkran in mid-April can push prices up briefly even though it falls in the low season.

When to book a rental scooter in Pattaya?

High season runs November to February — cooler, driest weather and the highest prices, especially around Christmas and New Year, so book ahead if you're coming then. Low season is May to September, during the southwest monsoon; rain showers are more frequent but scooters are cheaper and easier to book on short notice.

Local traffic rules in Pattaya

Thailand drives on the left, so overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger and are enforced with on-the-spot fines. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in town and up to 90 km/h on rural roads outside it; motorcycles aren't allowed on motorway sections. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, checked often at roadside stops, especially around holidays. Watch for motorbikes riding against traffic in town, and for sand or oil on coastal bends after sudden rain.

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!