Top 5 best scooter rentals in Motril

Motril doesn't get the tourist crowds of the bigger Costa del Sol resorts, and that's exactly the point. Rent a scooter here and you can start the morning cruising the flat seafront of Playa de Poniente, then be tucked into the narrow lanes of the old fishing quarter by Playa de Calahonda before most people have finished breakfast. From there the coast road opens up toward Salobreña and Almuñécar, and the whole Costa Tropical starts to feel like your own private route rather than someone else's itinerary.

This is scooter country by design. Motril's old town has tight streets and next to nowhere to park a car, so two wheels solve that problem immediately. But the real draw is what sits just outside town: Salobreña, Almuñécar and La Herradura are all short hops away on the N-340/A-7, a coastal road with easy gradients and a viewpoint worth stopping at every few kilometres. A car rushes past those moments; a scooter lets you actually pull over.

Top 10 things to see in Motril by scooter

1. Playa de Poniente — Motril's main urban beach, with a long promenade that makes for an easy, flat ride along the seafront.
2. Playa de Calahonda — a small cove beach by the old fishing quarter, a good short hop from the centre.
3. Castillo de Salobreña — a hilltop Moorish castle just west along the coast, with panoramic views over the coast and the Sierra Nevada.
4. Salobreña old town — a whitewashed pueblo blanco climbing the hillside, with narrow streets worth wandering just outside Motril.
5. Mirador de la Cruz de Careaga — a viewpoint above Motril with sweeping views over the town and the Costa Tropical.
6. Paseo de las Palmeras — Motril's palm-lined promenade, a popular and easy cruising route.
7. Playa Granada — a long sandy beach with dunes and a marina nearby, a pleasant ride east along the coast.
8. Almuñécar — a larger coastal town with Roman aqueduct remains and its own castle, a classic day-trip destination along the N-340.
9. La Herradura — a scenic bay near Almuñécar, known for its coastal drive and views — a good longer-ride destination.
10. Iglesia de la Encarnación — Motril's main historic church, worth a stop while touring the old quarter.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Motril?

For scooters up to 50cc, an AM licence is enough (minimum age 15 in Spain), and a full car licence covers these too. For 125cc scooters you'll need an A1 licence, or a Spanish/EU category B licence held for at least three years — note that entitlement only works inside Spain, so most non-EU visitors will need an actual motorcycle licence instead. If your licence isn't from the EU, bring an International Driving Permit along with your home licence, since rental desks commonly ask for it. Rental companies usually set their own minimum age, often 18 or 21, and will block a deposit on a credit card in your name.

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

Average rental prices run from 5 to 12 EUR per day in low season, and 18 to 30 EUR per day in high season, with premium models around 30 to 45 EUR per day.

• Prices are lowest from November through February.
• They climb through spring and peak in July and August.
• Booking a little ahead in summer helps you lock in the better rate.

When to book a rental scooter in Motril?

High season on the Costa Tropical runs through July and August, when demand — and prices — are at their peak. Low season stretches from November to March, with the cheapest rates typically in November through February. If you'd rather skip both the crowds and the summer prices, May-June and September-October hit a comfortable middle ground for riding.

Local traffic rules in Motril

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on mopeds and scooters, on every road, at all times. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas (dropping to 30 km/h on single-lane urban roads), 90 km/h on conventional roads, and mopeds are capped at 45 km/h and kept off motorways entirely. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, reduced to 0.3 g/l for riders with less than two years' experience. Scooters and motorcycles must run with dipped headlights day and night, and handheld phones and headphones are off-limits while riding.

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!