Top 5 best scooter rentals in Ushuaia

Ushuaia doesn't feel like a place you walk. The town spills down a hillside to the Beagle Channel, framed by snow-streaked peaks on one side and open water on the other, and the real payoff sits just outside the last street. A scooter gets you along the costanera on Avenida Maipú with the channel glinting beside you, then out RN3 to Bahía Lapataia in Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, where the road simply stops at the end of the world. Ride the other direction and you're at Bahía Encerrada, looking out toward the Faro Les Éclaireurs lighthouse, or climbing toward Glaciar Martial for a view over the whole bay.

The town center is steep, narrow and made for quick stops rather than long cruises, so something small and nimble beats a big touring bike here. A scooter tucks into tight parking, handles the cobbled and sloped streets around the port without fuss, and still has enough legs for the paved run out to the park or up toward Paso Garibaldi. If you want to rent a scooter in Ushuaia and cover both the town and its surroundings in one day, this is the vehicle that makes it easy.

Top 10 things to see in Ushuaia by scooter

1. Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego (Bahía Lapataia) — the end of RN3, about 20km from town, where forest meets the bay at the classic "end of the world" road sign.
2. Glaciar Martial — a short climb above town to the old chairlift base, with a panoramic view over the Beagle Channel.
3. Playa Larga — an easy coastal ride east of town, good for a quiet beach stop along the channel.
4. Bahía Encerrada — a sheltered bay with a clean view out to the Faro Les Éclaireurs lighthouse.
5. Paso Garibaldi (mirador) — a mountain-pass viewpoint on RN3 toward Tolhuin, looking over Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano.
6. Puerto Almanza — a small fishing village further along the channel, known for smoked king crab and trout shacks.
7. Laguna Esmeralda (trailhead) — ride out via Ruta J to the trailhead for the turquoise glacial lagoon hike.
8. Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia — the old prison museum in town, an essential stop for local history.
9. Avenida Maipú (costanera) — the waterfront avenue along the Beagle Channel, perfect for an easy in-town cruise.
10. Estancia Harberton — a historic 19th-century ranch further along the channel, a longer scenic ride out of town.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Ushuaia?

Argentina has no small-engine exemption, so even a modest scooter requires a valid motorcycle licence from your home country, carried along with an International Driving Permit and your passport. Most rental companies set their own minimum age, typically in the low twenties, and will ask for a deposit, usually held on a credit card. Bring your documents with you when you pick up the bike — roadside checks are routine on the routes around town.

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

A standard scooter runs from around ARS 8,000 per day in low season up to ARS 18,000–25,000 per day in high season, with larger or newer models reaching ARS 25,000–35,000 per day.

• Prices climb from December through February, when cruise passengers and Antarctica-bound travellers fill the town.
• May through August is the cheapest stretch, though snow and ice can limit which routes are actually rideable.
• Booking a little ahead in summer is worth it, since availability tightens fast in peak weeks.

When to book a rental scooter in Ushuaia?

High season runs December to February, the southern-hemisphere summer and the busiest window for visitors passing through on their way south. Low season falls from May to August, when prices drop but winter weather can keep some rides, like the climb to Paso Garibaldi, off the table. For the best mix of good riding weather and manageable prices, aim for the shoulder months around November or March.

Local traffic rules in Ushuaia

Argentina drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for both rider and passenger on any scooter. Low-beam headlights should stay on at all times once you're outside town on RN3. Urban speed limits sit around 40–60km/h, and while the national alcohol limit for motorcyclists is 0.2g/l, the safest rule as a visiting rider is simply not to drink before you ride. Keep your rental agreement and insurance papers on you — checks along the road out to the park are common.

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!