Scooter Rentals on Paxos island

Picture the ferry pulling away from Corfu and, less than an hour later, Paxos coming into view — a scrap of green island barely 12km long, ringed by cliffs and olive terraces. This is where you trade the bus timetable for your own. **Rent a scooter in Paxos** and you can wind down to Gaios for lunch on the waterfront, then be sipping something cold in Lakka by sunset, with the whole coast in between yours to explore.

Paxos was never built for cars. The roads are narrow, hilly and often just wide enough for one vehicle to pass comfortably, and parking in Gaios or Lakka in August is close to non-existent. A scooter slips through where a rental car gets stuck, and it's the only practical way to reach the quieter corners — the cliffs at Erimitis, the path down to Monodendri Beach, or the port for a boat crossing to Antipaxos — without booking a taxi or joining a tour group.

Top 10 things to see in Paxos by scooter

1. Gaios — the island's small harbor capital, with pastel Venetian-style houses, waterfront tavernas, and two islets sheltering the port.
2. Lakka — a scenic bay village at the island's north tip, loved for swimming and sunset drinks by the water.
3. Loggos — a quiet fishing village midway up the coast, a natural stop for coffee or a swim between Gaios and Lakka.
4. Blue Caves (Ipapanti sea caves) — dramatic caves and turquoise water on the west coast, with a scenic coastal ride above them.
5. Erimitis cliffs — tall limestone cliffs on the west coast, home to some of the best sunset views on Paxos.
6. Monodendri Beach — a pebble beach backed by cliffs and olive groves, reached by a short ride and path from Gaios.
7. Levrechio Beach (Antipaxos) — a famous white-pebble, turquoise-water beach reached by boat from Gaios, worth the ride down to the port.
8. Voutoumi Beach (Antipaxos) — another celebrated beach with Caribbean-like water, reached the same way via boat from Paxos.
9. Ozias Monastery — a hilltop monastery with panoramic views over the olive groves and coastline.
10. The inland olive groves road around Magazia–Ozias — one of the classic scenic rides on the island, winding through centuries-old terraces.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Paxos?

For mopeds up to 50cc, a category AM licence is enough, and the minimum age is usually 16. Anything bigger — 125cc and above — needs a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A), and riders must be at least 18. If your licence was issued outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with it. Rental shops will also ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card, before handing over the keys.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. Expect roughly EUR 20–30 per day in July and August, dropping to EUR 5–10 per day in the depths of winter, when most shops are shut anyway. A newer or larger 125cc+ scooter in high season can run EUR 30–40 per day.

• July–August is the most expensive stretch, with demand at its peak.
• May, June, September and October sit comfortably lower while shops are still open.
• November to March is cheapest on paper, but few rental businesses operate at all.

When to book a rental scooter in Paxos?

If you're set on July or August, book well ahead — scooters get snapped up fast and prices sit at their highest. Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) are the sweet spot: warm enough to ride comfortably, fewer crowds, and noticeably kinder prices. Outside that window, from November to March, don't count on finding an open rental shop at all.

Local traffic rules in Paxos

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police do check. Speed limits top out at 50km/h in built-up areas and 90km/h on the open road — though on Paxos's narrow, winding lanes you'll rarely want to go that fast anyway. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5g/l generally, but a stricter 0.2g/l applies to motorcyclists and riders in their first two years on a licence, so it's simplest to leave the alcohol for the taverna after you've parked. Keep your licence, IDP and rental papers with you, and stick to paved roads — insurance typically won't cover you off-tarmac.

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!