השכרת אופנוע וקטנוע ב
Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the most important economically and culturally. Surrounded by two seas and divided in two by the Bosphorus Strait, it is a city full of history, thanks to its monuments, palaces, fountains and mosques. Undoubtedly, discovering it by motorcycle or scooter will be the best option.

Here are some tips on how to rent your motorcycle or scooter in Istanbul:

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just 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 cases 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 Istanbul?

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just 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 Istanbul a safe experience:

At the signing of the contract we request a damage franchise deposit charged to your credit card that we return upon completion. 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 locks.

What is it like to drive a motorcycle in Istanbul?

Driving a motorcycle in Istanbul is chaos. You should practice defensive driving and keep in mind that Turkish drivers have no patience, they are aggressive, they whistle for whatever reason and drive anywhere without following traffic regulations. As for the state of the roads, it is common to find potholes, stones, holes and works, but even so, they are passable. The signs are poor and few, and the crossings are quite dangerous. It is important to avoid driving on secondary roads at night and it is common to find people walking on the shoulder or parked cars and trucks. The police are not corrupt, they are even friendly, and the use of the case is mandatory.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in Istanbul?

Although driving around Istanbul is chaotic, it is still an incredible experience and the most free and practical way to move around the city. It is cheaper than renting a car and, furthermore, you will not have problems parking, since you can park on the sidewalk and very close to its tourist attractions.

If you arrive in the city by plane we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at its main airport: Istanbul International Airport

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 Istanbul can I visit by motorcycle?

In Istanbul you can visit attractions such as the Hagia Sophia mosque, one of the wonders of the world, on a motorcycle, so you cannot miss its impressive interior. Also the Topkap Palace, with more than 700,000 square meters spread over buildings and courtyards.

In Sultanahmet, the Istanbul Hippodrome is located, where you can enjoy the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column or the German Fountain. The Basilica Cistern, the Church of San Sergius, the Blue Mosque, Takism Square and the Galata Bridge are other essential places to visit.

You won't be able to say goodbye to the city without strolling through the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest in the world. Nor without trying its street food, such as fried lemon mussels or the famous Lahmacun.

All in all, riding a motorcycle or scooter in Istanbul is a totally safe and undoubtedly unforgettable experience.