Scooter & Moto Rentals in Positano, Italy

Positano rewards anyone willing to leave the coach tour behind. Once you're on two wheels and heading past Marina Grande, the harbour view drops away and the road climbs toward Praiano and Amalfi, switchback after switchback, each one opening onto another slice of blue. Reach the trailhead above Nocelle and the Path of the Gods is yours for the afternoon, no bus timetable involved.

This coastline was never built for cars. The SS163 is narrow, the bends are tight, and in July a line of tour buses can turn a ten-minute hop into forty. A scooter slips through where four wheels can't, and it gets you up into the hill towns — Nocelle, Ravello — that the coastal buses barely bother with. If you want to rent a scooter in Positano, this is exactly the kind of road it was made for.

Top 10 things to see in Positano by scooter

1. Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) — ride up to Bomerano or Nocelle for the trailhead of this famous coastal hike.
2. Praiano — a quieter cliffside village a short ride west, with a fraction of Positano's crowds.
3. Amalfi — the classic run along the SS163 to the cathedral and harbour.
4. Ravello — wind up the hillside to Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone for gardens with panoramic views.
5. Spiaggia di Fornillo — a calmer beach just west of the main strip, reached by a short ride and a walk.
6. Nocelle — a tiny hilltop hamlet at the top of a narrow, winding road, with sweeping views over the coast.
7. Marina Grande, Positano — the town's main beach and harbour, and a natural place to start or end a ride.
8. Furore and its Fjord (Fiordo di Furore) — a dramatic slit of an inlet on the road to Amalfi, popular for photos and cliff diving.
9. Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta — Positano's majolica-domed church, an easy stop before heading out of town.
10. Conca dei Marini — a small village on the way to Amalfi, close to the Emerald Grotto.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Positano?

For a 50cc moped you need at least a category AM licence. Anything from 50cc up to 125cc calls for category A1, though holders of a full car licence (B) can sometimes ride a 125cc scooter in Italy — ask the rental operator directly, since acceptance of a foreign B licence varies. If your licence wasn't issued in the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. Expect a deposit, usually held on a credit card, scaled to the value of the bike, and most shops will also want to hold a copy of your ID or passport.

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

Prices swing hard with the season on this coast.

• In low season, off-peak rates can drop to around 5 EUR a day.
• Through high summer, a standard scooter runs roughly 35–60 EUR per day.
• A Vespa or a larger automatic model in August can reach 60–90 EUR per day.

When to book a rental scooter in Positano?

July and August are the dearest and busiest months by far, so book ahead if you're coming then. From November through March the coast quiets down, prices fall, and some outlets reduce their hours or close altogether. If you can, aim for May, June, September or early October — warm, far less crowded, and easier on both availability and price than the peak of summer.

Local traffic rules in Positano

Italy drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, moped or motorcycle, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside town — though on Positano's hairpins you'll rarely get close to either. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, and zero if you're under 21 or have held your licence less than three years. Keep your headlight on at all times, even in daylight — it's required for scooters and mopeds throughout Italy.

Most of our scooter rentals in Positano come from operators with years of experience on this coast, and you'll get a well-kept bike, a helmet, insurance and genuinely friendly service. Ready to rent a scooter in Positano? 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!