Top 5 best scooter rentals in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar's centre is not built for wandering on foot. Once you're on two wheels, though, the city opens up fast: you can weave past Sükhbaatar Square in minutes, climb up to the Zaisan Memorial for a look over the whole Tuul River valley, and be on the open highway toward Gorkhi-Terelj before lunch. A scooter turns Ulaanbaatar from a city you survive into one you actually get to see.

The centre of Ulaanbaatar is dense and its traffic notoriously slow, so a scooter is the fastest way to get from Gandantegchinlen Monastery to the National Museum without losing half your day to gridlock, and it's easy to park right at the gate of either. Beyond the ring road, the story changes: the paved highway out to Zaisan, the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is flat, well surfaced and made for exactly this kind of riding, so you don't need anything heavier than a scooter to string together the city's best day trips.

Top 10 things to see in Ulaanbaatar by scooter

1. Zaisan Memorial — a short climb south of the city for a Soviet-era mural and panoramic views over the Tuul River valley.
2. Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex (Tsonjin Boldog) — the world's tallest equestrian statue, about 54 km east on a paved highway and a classic day-trip route.
3. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park — alpine valleys, granite outcrops and nomadic gers along a scenic road roughly 55 km northeast of downtown.
4. Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad) — the iconic turtle-shaped formation inside Gorkhi-Terelj, an easy stop on the same ride.
5. Aryabal Meditation Temple — a hilltop temple reached by a wooden stairway, worth the detour for the climb alone.
6. Bogd Khan Palace Museum — the winter residence of Mongolia's last king, a quick ride to the city's southern edge.
7. Gandantegchinlen Monastery — the city's most active Buddhist monastery, with a giant Avalokiteshvara statue and easy central parking.
8. Sükhbaatar Square — the central square with the Genghis Khan statue and parliament building, a natural starting point for any ride.
9. National Museum of Mongolia — central and simple to park at, a good anchor before heading out to the hills.
10. Chinggis Khaan National Park and the statue viewpoint road — rolling steppe on the way out of town, a real taste of open Mongolian countryside on two wheels.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Ulaanbaatar?

Rental shops expect a motorcycle-category entitlement on your licence, though how strictly this gets checked varies by operator, so carrying an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence is the safe move. Most rentals set the minimum age at 18, though some push this higher for bigger models. Expect to leave a deposit in cash or as a card hold — if an operator asks for your passport, offer a copy plus cash instead.

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

Average rental price is around 24,000–28,000 MNT per day in low season, rising to roughly 40,000–55,000 MNT per day in high season. Larger or premium models can run 70,000–100,000+ MNT per day.

• Prices climb through June to August, peaking around the Naadam festival in mid-July.
• November to March is the cheapest window, though winter cold shuts down most riding anyway.

When to book a rental scooter in Ulaanbaatar?

High season runs June through August, when Naadam brings the biggest crowds and the highest prices — book ahead if you're travelling then. Low season stretches November to March, but deep winter cold makes riding impractical for most of it. Late May and September sit in between: quieter, better priced, with good light but colder nights.

Local traffic rules in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia drives on the right. Helmets are mandatory for scooter and motorcycle riders, and drink-driving carries zero tolerance, with penalties up to licence revocation and detention. Speed limits step up from built-up areas to open roads to highway, though signage thins out fast once you leave town, so ride cautiously and watch for livestock, which has the right of way in practice everywhere outside the city centre.

Ready to see Ulaanbaatar at your own pace? Just use the search form at the top of the page to rent a scooter in Ulaanbaatar. 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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