Scooter Rentals on Phuket island, Thailand from $5/day

Phuket rewards anyone willing to cover a bit of distance on their own schedule. Wind up the hill from Chalong to the Big Buddha for a panoramic first look at the island, then chase the sunset out to Promthep Cape, where the road hugs the coast and the whole southern tip glows gold. Renting your own set of wheels turns these into stops on your own route, not items on a bus itinerary.

The island's beaches, viewpoints and temples are scattered across hilly terrain and connected by roads that clog up fast around Patong and the big junctions, but thin out into easy, winding lanes as soon as you head for the coast. A scooter slips through the traffic a car gets stuck in, costs a fraction of a day's worth of taxis, and can park right at a viewpoint or waterfall trailhead where four wheels simply can't. If you're weighing up how to rent a scooter in Phuket, this is really the only vehicle built for how spread out the island is.

Top 10 things to see in Phuket by scooter

1. Big Buddha (Phra Yai) — a huge hilltop marble statue with sweeping views over southern Phuket, reached by a short, winding climb from Chalong.
2. Chalong Temple (Wat Chalong) — the island's largest and most revered temple, an easy central stop on almost any loop.
3. Promthep Cape (Laem Promthep) — the classic sunset viewpoint at Phuket's southern tip, best timed for golden hour.
4. Kata Noi Viewpoint (Three Beaches Viewpoint) — a roadside lookout over three curving bays along the Kata–Nai Harn coastal road.
5. Patong Beach — the island's main beach and nightlife hub, a natural base or destination for a short ride.
6. Kata and Karon Beaches — quieter stretches of sand south of Patong, ideal for a relaxed coastal loop.
7. Nai Harn Beach — a scenic beach near the southern tip, easy to pair with a run out to Promthep Cape.
8. Old Phuket Town — colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art and cafes, best explored at a slower pace.
9. Bang Pae Waterfall — a jungle waterfall and gibbon rehabilitation centre tucked into the forested north-east interior.
10. Mai Khao Beach — a long, undeveloped stretch of sand near the airport, worth the longer ride for the solitude.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Phuket?

By law you need a motorcycle-category licence — either a Thai licence or your home licence paired with an International Driving Permit that carries the motorcycle entitlement. Some shops will hand over the keys without checking, but police checkpoints do check, and without the right licence your insurance is void. Most rental companies set a minimum age around 18 and ask for a deposit; it's worth offering cash or a photocopy of your passport rather than handing over the original.

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

A basic automatic scooter runs roughly 180–250 THB per day on a long-term or low-season rate, and around 300–500 THB per day for a short daily rental in high season. Newer or bigger models, like a Honda Click or PCX, can go for 400–700 THB per day or more.

• Prices climb in December and January, the busiest weeks of the year.
• They drop from May to October, especially if you book by the week or month.

When to book a rental scooter in Phuket?

High season runs November to February, when the weather is driest and prices sit at their peak — book ahead if you're arriving over the December–January holidays. Low season stretches from May to October, through the southwest monsoon, when rates drop and longer rentals get cheaper still. Shoulder months either side tend to offer the best mix of good weather and lighter demand.

Local traffic rules in Phuket

Thailand drives on the left, so keep to that side and overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police do issue on-the-spot fines for riding without one. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in town and up to 90 km/h on rural roads. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, checked routinely at roadside stops, especially around holidays — and riding without the correct licence or a helmet can void your insurance entirely, so it pays to play by the rules.

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!