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Canterbury

Canterbury is a city located in the southeast of England, not far from London. It is a university city, known for its cathedral and for being the cradle of the Canterbury Tales. Without a doubt, discovering it on a motorcycle or scooter will be the best option.

Here are some tips on how to rent your motorbike or scooter in Canterbury:

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, it is enough to present your type B car driver's license for more than three years.

If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

All motorcycles have third-party insurance and most include helmets and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Upon your arrival at our rental center, we ask you to show the documentation and we invite you to sign the rental document in your name.

What do I need to rent a motorcycle in Canterbury?

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, it is enough to present your type B car driver's license for more than three years.

If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

Are the motorcycles insured?

All motorcycles have third-party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Make your motorcycle rental in Canterbury a safe experience:

Upon signing the contract, we request a damage excess deposit charged to your credit card that we return at the end. It is essential that you have a credit card, we accept the usual Visa or MasterCard and to a lesser extent Amex.

All motorcycles have security measures, many of them satellite tracking devices and optional padlocks.

What is it like to ride a motorbike in Canterbury

Driving a motorcycle in Canterbury is very easy and safe, yes, you must remember that here you drive on the left and overtaking is on the right. In general, the roads tend to have more traffic during the morning and afternoon rush hours. The use of a helmet is mandatory and the speed limit is 30 mph (48 km/). On dual carriageways and motorways the limit is 70 mph (112 km/h) and on highways 60 mph (95 km/h). They are very strict about driving under the influence of alcohol, the maximum rate allowed is 50mg.

What are the advantages of riding a motorcycle in Canterbury?

Driving a motorcycle through Canterbury is undoubtedly an incredible experience and the best way to move around the city, easily and quickly. You will also have no problems parking, being able to park for free in areas designated for motorcycles. Of course, we recommend you to park very close to the sidewalk, since the streets are very narrow.

If you arrive in the city by plane, we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at one of its nearest airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick or London Stansted.

If you arrive by train and prefer to pick up your motorcycle at your own hotel, we deliver and pick up where you prefer.

What tourist attractions in Canterbury can I visit on a motorcycle?

In Canterbury you can visit its main attraction on a motorcycle: Canterbury Cathedral. You should also walk Mercery Lane, the main street, while observing the medieval stone and half-timbered houses so characteristic of the town.

The Abbey of San Agustín, the wall, the Dane John Gardens, the Christ Church Gate or the Westgale Towers and their gardens, are essential places to visit. The museums: Canterbury Royal Museum and the Art Gallery, are perfect for learning about the history of the city.

Being a university town, as it is home to the University of Kent, it is full of traditional pubs and restaurants, where you can have a drink at quite affordable prices. We recommend The Loft, the Cuban and Alberry's.

All in all, riding a motorbike or scooter in Canterbury is a completely safe and certainly unforgettable experience.