Motorcycle and scooter rentals in
Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and its main metropolitan city. It is a city with a lot of personality, with alleys, squares, temples and parks to entertain all its travelers. Undoubtedly, discovering it by motorcycle or scooter will be the best option.

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

When presenting your motorcycle license in Kathmandu, check that your country of origin has a reciprocity agreement with Nepal (Geneva Pact 19-Sep-1949) and that it is equivalent to the license of your country. In this case it is always advisable to carry an international driver's license.

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 Kathmandu?

If your driver's license is European or from another country, and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, we recommend you take an international driver's license.

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 Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?

Driving a motorcycle in Kathmandu is chaos, it will cost you at first, but you just have to get used to it. Traffic is very heavy, both inside the city and in its surroundings. The streets are not well marked and the inhabitants, when they join a lane, do not look and overtake on any side. They also do not use the blinker and do not respect traffic lights. The streets are usually wet, there is a lot of garbage, potholes and unpaved. To avoid falls on a motorcycle, it is advisable to ride near the shoulders or sidewalks. As for speed limits, they are not usually enforced, but the maximum speed for motorcycles is 65 km/h, although within the city, they will not exceed 40 km/h. The use of the helmet is mandatory.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in Kathmandu?

Although driving through Kathmandu is chaotic, it is still a unique and different experience from driving anywhere else. It is undoubtedly the freest and most practical way to move around the city, being able to overcome traffic jams more quickly than with a car or public transport. In addition, you will not have problems parking the motorcycle, since you can park it on the sidewalks or in very cheap parking lots.

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

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

What tourist attractions in Kathmandu can I visit by motorcycle?

In Kathmandu, you can visit attractions by motorcycle such as the famous neighborhood of Thamel, perfect for walking its streets and shopping in its shops: souvenirs and Nepalese clothing. You can also eat in one of its restaurants and try its most typical dishes such as Dal Bath, momos or rotis.

The Durbar Square, located in front of the old royal palace of Kamandu, is one of the oldest places in the city, which you must visit. Swayambhu, the famous monkey temple, and the Boudhanath Pashupatinah temple are must-sees. The beautiful park Dreams of Gardens and Ratna Park are places to rest and enjoy the only green areas in the city.

If you want to get away from the city, we recommend visiting the city of Bhaktapar, Nagarkot or the town of Kirkpur.

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