Top 5 best scooter rentals in Chartres

Chartres has a way of turning up out of the wheat fields with its cathedral spires visible for miles before you reach the city itself, and arriving on two wheels only adds to the effect. Park right below the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, then let a scooter carry you down into the Vieux Chartres, where the lanes around Rue des Écuyers are too narrow and too pretty to rush through by car. From there it is a short, easy ride along the Eure to the old wash-houses of Quartier Saint-André, or up to the terraces of the Jardins de l'Évêché for a view over the whole valley.

The old town's cobbled slopes and tight medieval streets make parking a car more trouble than it is worth, while a scooter slips through and tucks away almost anywhere. Once you are past the ring road, the countryside around Chartres flattens out fast, opening onto quiet roads toward Maintenon and beyond — distances a bicycle would make tiring but that a scooter covers in minutes, all while keeping the flexibility a car simply cannot match in a town this compact.

Top 10 things to see in Chartres by scooter

1. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres — the UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral that anchors the whole city and makes the obvious starting point for any ride.
2. Vieux Chartres (Old Town) / Rue des Écuyers — cobbled medieval lanes and half-timbered houses just below the cathedral.
3. Quartier Saint-André and the banks of the Eure — a riverside district of old wash-houses and footbridges, ideal for a slow loop.
4. Jardins de l'Évêché — terraced gardens behind the cathedral with a sweeping view over the Eure valley.
5. Église Saint-Pierre — a second great Gothic church, quieter than the cathedral and a quick ride across the old center.
6. Collégiale Saint-André — a deconsecrated Romanesque riverside church, now an exhibition space, on the river circuit.
7. COMPA – Conservatoire de l'Agriculture — a farm-machinery and aviation museum a few minutes from the center.
8. Maison Picassiette — an eccentric mosaic-covered house on the edge of town, a favorite short excursion.
9. Château de Maintenon — a Renaissance château about 20 km northeast, a classic day trip from Chartres.
10. Abbaye de Josaphat — a former abbey park just outside town, a pleasant countryside ride from the cathedral.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Chartres?

For a 50cc scooter you need an AM licence, available from age 14 after a short training course — anyone with a full car or motorcycle licence, or born before 1 January 1988, already qualifies. For a 125cc scooter you need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a category B car licence held for at least two years plus a mandatory 7-hour training course. Rental agencies in Chartres often set their own minimum age, typically 18. A deposit is standard, usually taken as a credit card pre-authorisation and refunded on undamaged return, and non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence.

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

A basic 50cc scooter runs 5-15 EUR per day in low season and 20-35 EUR per day in high season, while a larger or premium scooter costs 35-55 EUR per day.

• Prices climb from June through August, when cathedral tourism is at its peak.
• They drop from November through February, the quietest months for visitors.
• Booking a few days ahead in summer helps you avoid the smaller, older machines that tend to sell out first.

When to book a rental scooter in Chartres?

High season runs June to August, with a sharp peak in late July and August when much of France is on holiday and rates sit at their highest. Low season stretches from November to March, when Chartres is quieter and prices fall accordingly. May, June and September tend to offer the best balance — mild weather, long days, and rates well below the midsummer rush, so booking a little ahead of your travel dates is a smart move if you want the widest choice of scooters.

Local traffic rules in Chartres

France drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, and must be ECE-approved with four reflective stickers. CE-approved gloves are also a legal requirement for scooter riders, and dipped headlights must stay on at all times, day or night. In town, the speed limit is 50 km/h from the town-name sign onward, dropping on rural roads outside Chartres depending on the layout. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightening to effectively zero for anyone still in their first three years of holding a licence.

Once you have the details sorted, you can rent a scooter in Chartres through 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!