Santorini Scooter Rentals from €5/day

Picture your morning: sunlight hitting the white cliffs of Oia while you weave past parked tour buses that never seem to move. That's the difference a scooter makes here. Instead of waiting for a crowded bus or paying steep taxi fares between villages, you can rent a scooter in Santorini and set your own pace — catching sunset over the caldera from Imerovigli one hour, then heading down to the red cliffs of Akrotiri the next.

Santorini's roads are exactly what makes two wheels the smart choice. The island is only about 18 km long, but its villages are strung along narrow, winding lanes that clog with rental cars and tour buses in high season, and parking in Oia or Fira all but disappears by midday. A small scooter slips through that traffic easily, and since the terrain is hilly but fully paved, a 50–125cc engine is more than enough to cover the whole island in a single day without depending on infrequent buses.

Top 10 things to see in Santorini by scooter

1. Oia — the island's postcard village, famous for blue-domed churches and its classic sunset views.
2. Fira (Thira) — the caldera-rim capital, with cliffside cafes and a cable car down to the old port.
3. Imerovigli — often called the highest and most dramatic viewpoint over the caldera.
4. Skaros Rock — a short walk from Imerovigli to a volcanic outcrop with sweeping panoramic views.
5. Red Beach (Akrotiri) — striking red volcanic cliffs and sand, a quick ride from Akrotiri village.
6. Akrotiri archaeological site — an excavated Bronze Age Minoan settlement, often called the Greek Pompeii.
7. Perissa Black Sand Beach — a long stretch on the southeast coast lined with relaxed tavernas.
8. Kamari Beach — a popular black-sand beach town below Mesa Vouno, ideal for a coastal ride.
9. Ancient Thera (Mesa Vouno) — ruins perched on a ridge between Kamari and Perissa, with sweeping sea views.
10. Pyrgos Kallistis — a hilltop village with narrow lanes and a Venetian-era castle, far quieter than Oia.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Santorini?

For scooters up to 50cc, a category AM licence is enough, and the minimum age is 16 — though rental companies often set their own higher age limits. Anything from 125cc up requires a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A), since a car licence isn't accepted as a substitute in Greece. If you're travelling from outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence. Expect to leave a deposit, usually held on a credit card, with the exact amount set by the individual rental company.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you can find a scooter for as little as 5-10 EUR per day, while high season runs roughly 20-35 EUR per day, and larger or newer 125cc+ models can reach 25-40 EUR or more.

• November to March: cheapest rates, especially for longer rentals.
• April, May and October: moderate shoulder pricing.
• July and August: peak prices, with scooters selling out fast around Easter and the September shoulder too.

When to book a rental scooter in Santorini?

July and August are the busiest and priciest months on the island, so if you're travelling then, book your scooter well ahead. May, June, September and October offer a gentler mix of good weather and easier availability. Many shops close entirely from November through March, so outside the low-season window your options narrow fast — but if you do travel then, prices drop to their lowest point of the year.

Local traffic rules in Santorini

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police enforcement is strict, with substantial fines for skipping one. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on the open road, though Santorini's narrow, winding lanes rarely let you get near that. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l for most drivers, but only 0.2 g/l for motorcyclists, so it's best to skip alcohol entirely before you ride. Keep to paved roads, since rental insurance almost always excludes beaches, dirt tracks and off-road riding. If you want to rent a scooter in Santorini and start exploring the caldera your own way, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

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!