Scooter, Moto, Bicycle, Quad Bike Rentals in Murter island

Murter feels like the moment the mainland lets go. This small island off the Dalmatian coast is the gateway to the Kornati archipelago, and most boat excursions into that maze of bare limestone islands leave straight from Murter marina. A scooter gets you there in minutes, then just as easily down to Slanica Beach for a swim in shallow turquoise water, or up the hill to the little chapel above town for a view over the rooftops and the sea beyond.

Murter's roads were never built with cars in mind. The village lanes are narrow, summer parking near the marina disappears fast, and the whole island is small enough that nothing is really far away. A scooter slips through where a car gets stuck, parks wherever there's a gap, and turns the short hops to Tisno, Vodice or the ferry points into a five-minute errand instead of a search for a parking spot. If you're planning to rent a scooter in Murter, this is exactly the kind of place the vehicle was made for.

Top 10 things to see in Murter by scooter

1. Kornati National Park boat excursions from Murter marina — the island is the main departure point for tours into the Kornati islands, and riding straight to the harbor beats hunting for parking.
2. Slanica Beach — the island's best-known sandy beach, a short ride south of Murter town.
3. Vodice — a lively town on the mainland just over the bridge, good for an evening on the promenade.
4. Tisno and the Tisno Bridge — a channel town with a swing bridge and a well-known beach-club scene.
5. Betina — a quiet village known for wooden boat-building, with a small heritage museum worth the detour.
6. Jezera — a calmer fishing village and marina on the island's eastern side.
7. Church of Our Lady of Gradina — a hilltop chapel with panoramic views over Murter town and the surrounding islands.
8. Krka National Park — inland waterfalls and river canyon, a longer ride but a rewarding day trip.
9. Šibenik Old Town and St. James Cathedral — a UNESCO-listed old town about 30–40 minutes away.
10. Kosirina Beach and pine forest — a shaded pebble beach on the island's western tip, popular with families.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Murter?

Croatia treats scooters differently from some neighbouring countries: a plain car licence is not enough. For anything over 50cc you need at least an A1 motorcycle category, and for a 50cc moped a category AM licence covers you. Most rental agencies set 18 as the practical minimum age, though some ask for a higher age or a licence held for a minimum period. Expect to leave a deposit, usually as a credit-card hold, refunded when the scooter comes back undamaged. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EEA, bring an International Driving Permit along with it.

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

Prices swing hard with the seasons. In low season you can find a scooter for as little as 5–8 EUR per day, while high season pushes rates up to 15–25 EUR per day, and a premium model can run 25–35 EUR per day.

• Cheapest in November–March, though many island rental shops close for the winter.
• Prices climb steadily from spring, peaking in July and August.
• Booking ahead in summer matters — stock is limited on a small island.

When to book a rental scooter in Murter?

July and August are Murter's peak, when scooters get scarce and prices sit at their highest. If you want warm weather without the crowds, May, June and September are the sweet spot — comfortable riding, better availability, and calmer roads. Low season runs November to March, with the cheapest rates but a real chance your first-choice rental shop is closed for winter, so it's worth checking ahead.

Local traffic rules in Murter

Croatia drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any scooter or moped, no exceptions. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on open roads, though a moped is capped at 45 km/h and can't go on motorways. Headlights stay on day and night on two wheels, year-round. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, dropping to zero for drivers under 25. Police checks are common on the coastal road and around tourist towns in summer, so it pays to keep it clean.

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!