Top 5 best scooter rentals in Pisa

Pisa is famous for one tower, but its real charm opens up once you leave the crowd at Piazza dei Miracoli behind and start moving. A scooter lets you slip through Borgo Stretto's arcades in the morning, then be sitting on the sand at Marina di Pisa by lunch, with the Arno running beside you most of the way. Rent a scooter in Pisa and the city stops being a single postcard stop and turns into a whole stretch of coast, pine forest and hill towns waiting to be explored.

The historic center is small and largely closed to cars around the Leaning Tower, so walking covers that part just fine. But the rides that make Pisa worth lingering over — down to the beaches at Marina di Pisa and Tirrenia, out into the pine woods of San Rossore, or up into the hills toward Vicopisano and Calci — sit 15 to 30 minutes away, distances a scooter eats up without the parking headaches a car brings. The terrain along the river and coast is flat and easy, so even a modest 50cc is comfortable for a full day out.

Top 10 things to see in Pisa by scooter

1. Piazza dei Miracoli (Leaning Tower, Duomo, Baptistery, Camposanto) — the obligatory stop; park at the edge and walk into the square for the Tower and cathedral complex.
2. Piazza dei Cavalieri — an elegant Renaissance square a short ride from the Tower, a good photo stop with the Palazzo della Carovana.
3. Borgo Stretto and Ponte di Mezzo — an arcaded medieval shopping street leading to the bridge over the Arno, an easy central loop by scooter.
4. Palazzo Blu — a riverside museum and exhibition space on Lungarno Gambacorti, worth a stop while cruising the Arno embankments.
5. Marina di Pisa — a coastal village about 20-25 minutes from the center, a classic scooter run down the Arno to the sea.
6. Tenuta di San Rossore — a pine forest and nature reserve with rideable trails between Pisa and the coast, a popular scenic detour.
7. Torre di Calafuria — a coastal watchtower south along the Livorno coast road, a favorite longer ride along the sea.
8. Certosa di Calci — a monumental monastery in the hills east of Pisa, a rewarding half-day countryside ride.
9. Vicopisano — a fortified medieval hill town with a castle by Brunelleschi, a scenic inland ride from Pisa.
10. Tirrenia beaches — a popular pine-backed beach strip near Marina di Pisa, an easy extension of the coastal ride.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Pisa?

For a 50cc moped up to 45 km/h, an AM category licence is enough. Scooters between 50cc and 125cc call for an A1 licence, though holders of a full car licence may be allowed to ride a 125cc locally under certain conditions — check with the operator before you book, as acceptance of a foreign licence varies. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with it. Most operators expect renters to be at least 18, and you'll need to leave a deposit, usually as a credit card hold, scaled to the vehicle's value.

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

Basic 50cc scooters run from EUR 5 to EUR 15 per day in low season, and from EUR 20 to EUR 45 per day in high season depending on the model and provider. Larger scooters or motorbikes can go from EUR 45 per day and up.

• Prices climb in June, July and August, when beach and city traffic both peak.
• They drop from November through February, when demand is lowest.

When to book a rental scooter in Pisa?

June to August is high season, driven by beach trips to Marina di Pisa and Tirrenia as well as tower-and-cathedral tourism, so book ahead if you're arriving then. November through February is low season, with the cheapest rates but fewer open outlets. If you want warm weather without the summer crush, May, June, September and early October tend to offer the best balance of price and availability.

Local traffic rules in Pisa

Italy drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on regular roads outside built-up areas, and up to 130 km/h on motorways, though 50cc mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and barred from motorways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to zero for anyone under 21 or who has held a licence less than three years. Keep your headlight on at all times while riding, and stay alert for ZTL restricted zones around the historic center — riding into one without a permit triggers an automatic fine.

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!