Top 5 best scooter rentals on Porquerolles island

Porquerolles has a way of slowing you down and speeding you up at the same time. No cars are allowed on the island, so once you step off the ferry, a scooter rental in Porquerolles is what turns a quiet village into a whole island of options. Ride out past the harbour and you can be at the pine-shaded turquoise water of Plage Notre-Dame in minutes, or catch the sunset at Plage d'Argent with dinner waiting at the beachside restaurant. Either way, you're moving at your own pace, not the ferry schedule's.

The island is only around 7km long, but that's deceptive — it's just far enough that walking to everything in a day is unrealistic, and pedalling a bicycle across sandy, hilly tracks in the summer heat gets old fast. A scooter closes that gap. It's the easiest way to reach the far corners of the island, like the lighthouse on the south coast or the fort on the western tip, without needing a car that isn't allowed here anyway.

Top 10 things to see in Porquerolles by scooter

1. Plage Notre-Dame — the island's most celebrated beach, turquoise water and pine shade, a flat easy ride from the village.
2. Plage d'Argent — the closest sandy beach to the port, a popular sunset ride with a beachside restaurant.
3. Plage de la Courtade — a long beach just east of the village, an easy first stop on a short scooter loop.
4. Fort Sainte-Agathe — a 16th-century fort above the village housing the Parc National de Port-Cros museum, reached by a short steep climb.
5. Phare de Porquerolles — a working lighthouse on the south coast with sweeping sea views, one of the island's signature rides.
6. Fort du Grand Langoustier — a remote fortified point on the western tip, one of the longer rides across the island.
7. Pointe du Grand Langoustier — a wild, less-crowded beach and headland at the end of the western route.
8. Fort de la Repentance — a hilltop fort with panoramic views over the village and harbour, just a quick ride from the port.
9. Conservatoire Botanique National Méditerranéen — a botanical garden on an old vineyard estate, a shaded stop on many loops.
10. Moulin du Bonheur — a restored windmill ruin on high ground, a scenic viewpoint on the eastern side of the island.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Porquerolles?

For a moped up to 50cc, capped at 45 km/h, you'll need an AM category licence — anyone holding a full car or motorcycle licence already qualifies. Stepping up to a 125cc scooter requires either an A1 motorcycle licence or a category B car licence held for at least two years, plus a short mandatory training course. Rental agencies on the island often set their own minimum age, typically 18, regardless of what the law technically allows. Expect to leave a deposit by credit card pre-authorisation, refunded when the scooter comes back undamaged, and if you're visiting from outside the EU it's worth carrying an International Driving Permit alongside your licence just in case.

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

Prices swing a lot with the season. Our listings start as low as 5 EUR per day in the quiet months, while a basic scooter in high summer runs 25 to 45 EUR per day, and larger or electric premium models can reach 40 to 60 EUR per day when demand peaks.

• Cheapest: November through March, when the island is at its quietest.
• Priciest: July and August, when demand is highest and the fleet is tightest.

When to book a rental scooter in Porquerolles?

If you're aiming for July or August, book well ahead — the cheaper scooters go first and the island's fleet is genuinely limited. Travelling in the low season, from November to March, gives you far more flexibility and the lowest prices, though some outlets run reduced hours. Late spring and early autumn tend to strike the best balance of mild weather and reasonable rates.

Local traffic rules in Porquerolles

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter or moped, and CE-approved gloves are legally required too — France actually enforces this, with fines for riding without them. Keep your headlight on at all times, day or night. Built-up speed limits sit at 50 km/h, and the blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to effectively zero for riders still in their first three years of holding a licence. If you want to rent a scooter in Porquerolles, 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!