Motorcycle and scooter rentals in
Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This beautiful Italian island is full of secret corners, natural parks, castles, beaches and cathedrals. Undoubtedly the best way to discover all these attractions is by motorcycle or scooter.

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

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 Sicily?

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 Sicily 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 Sicily?

Driving in Sicily is not complicated, it is simply an experience. The Sicilians are known for not respecting any traffic rules: they do not put on their indicators, they whistle for anything and they do not respect the traffic lights, which is why they often put tourists in trouble. In Palermo and Catania, it is where the island's traffic is concentrated. It is very common to see how they overtake you in a dangerous way, but they are used to it. It is recommended not to overtake, unless it is very necessary, and to drive as far to the right as possible. On some of its roads it is normal to find potholes and the secondary roads are quite bad. The use of a helmet is mandatory and it is advisable to always prepare the route before starting it.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in Sicily?

Driving a motorcycle in Sicily is a unique experience and without a doubt the best option to travel around the island and get to know all its attractions. In addition, you will not have problems parking, since there are many free spaces and in the most urban areas it is allowed to park on the sidewalk, as long as you leave a space for pedestrians.

If you arrive in the city by plane, we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at one of its three airports: Catania Airport, Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport or Trapani 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 Sicily can I visit by motorcycle?

By motorcycle you can visit a wide variety of tourist attractions. You can start by visiting Palermo, the capital of the island. This city is known for its historic buildings and monuments such as the Palermo Cathedral, the Norman Palace, the Ballar Market and the Teatro Massimo. In Cefalù, a small fishing village, you can enjoy its sandy beach, the old port, the pier and wander through its alleys full of shops and restaurants. Don't forget to climb the rocca di Cefalù.

The Etna volcano is a place that you cannot miss, which you can access by motorcycle from Catania. In this city you should visit the Fontana dell'Elefante, the Duomo Di Catania or the rocks of the Cyclops. If you want to discover its baroque architecture, visit the cities of Noto, Modica and Ragusa, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Selinunte Temples are the best known archaeological sites in Sicily. The Torre Salsa Nature Reserve can be a good stop to rest during your road trip.

The 3 islands of the Aegean: Levanzo, Marettimo and Favignana, are ideal for enjoying their beautiful coves: Cala Azzura, Cala Rotonda or Cala Rossa.

Sicilian cuisine is known to be the richest and most varied in all of Italy. So you can not leave without trying: the Arancina, the Caponeta, Pasta alla norma (the most famous on the island), the fish Cous cous or its best known dessert: The Cannolo. Nor without enjoying of some of its most popular festivals, which are celebrated almost all year round.

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