Scooter, quad bike, bicycle and moto rental on Boa Vista island, Cape Verde

Picture swapping the tarmac for open sand: dunes rolling out ahead of you, the Atlantic on one side, nothing but track on the other. That's a typical afternoon when you rent a quad bike in Boa Vista. Head out from Sal Rei and within the hour you can be tearing across the Deserto de Viana, or bouncing along the shoreline toward Praia de Santa Mónica, one of the wildest, least crowded beaches in Cape Verde. Few islands reward this kind of exploring quite like Boa Vista does.

Boa Vista simply wasn't built with cars or scooters in mind. Once you leave Sal Rei, the roads give way to sand tracks, dry riverbeds and dune fields that a regular rental vehicle would get stuck in within minutes. A quad handles all of it without fuss, and because the island is barely 30km across, you don't need days to see it — a half-day or full-day loop from town is enough to string together the desert, the ghost villages and the best beaches. Quad bike rental in Boa Vista is really the only sensible way to reach these places yourself, rather than watching them go by from a tour bus window.

Top 10 things to see in Boa Vista by quad bike

1. Deserto de Viana — a vast field of white dunes in the island's interior, the classic photo-stop and the most iconic desert landscape on Boa Vista.
2. Praia de Santa Mónica — a long, wild south-coast beach reached along sandy tracks, and a signature run for any quad trip.
3. Praia de Chaves — wide and easy to reach near Sal Rei, good for a shorter ride past dunes and turquoise water.
4. Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck — the rusting hull beached near Praia de Atalanta, a favourite stop for photos.
5. Sal Rei — the island's main town and your likely starting point, with the old Fort Duque de Bragança and a lively fish market.
6. Povoação Velha — a rustic inland village with a slow, old-Cape-Verde feel, usually visited on the way south.
7. Rabil — near the airport, home to a working windmill, salt flats and the palm-lined ribeira route.
8. Curral Velho — an abandoned settlement on the southeastern coast, reached via a longer off-road ride for more adventurous riders.
9. Ilhéu de Curral Velho — the small islet and lagoon beside the ghost village, usually combined with the Curral Velho trip.
10. Deserto de Viana to Praia de Diante loop — a full circuit linking the dunes with a quieter eastern beach, popular on guided full-day tours.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Boa Vista?

You'll need a valid driving licence from home — an International Driving Permit isn't required. Most operators set the minimum age around 21 for quads, sometimes with a minimum period of holding your licence, so check this when booking. Expect to leave a deposit, usually in cash or as a card pre-authorisation; some agencies also ask to hold your passport, though a copy plus a slightly higher deposit is often accepted instead.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Boa Vista?

In low season, day rates run roughly 5,500–6,500 CVE. In high season that climbs to around 8,000–11,000 CVE, and larger twin-seat or higher-cc quads can reach 12,000–16,000 CVE per day.

• Prices peak around December–January and again near Easter, when demand is highest.
• May–June and September–October are the cheapest months to book.

When to book a rental quad bike in Boa Vista?

High season runs November to March, with a second bump in July and August; low season falls in September and October. If you're after the best rates, aim for the shoulder months of May–June or September–October. For the busier December–January and Easter windows, book ahead — both demand and prices rise fast.

Local traffic rules in Boa Vista

Cape Verde drives on the right, and helmets are mandatory for every rider — check the fit and condition of yours before setting off. Built-up areas are generally limited to 50 km/h; outside town, the sandy, rutted terrain itself keeps speeds naturally low. Drink-driving is enforced with roadside checks, so treat zero alcohol as the safe rule. Night riding outside Sal Rei is best avoided, as roads are unlit and shared with wandering goats and dogs.

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

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 quad bike 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 quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!