The short version. Bring your passport, a motorcycle licence that Thailand recognises, and the deposit. Read what the insurance covers. Photograph the bike before you leave. Return it on time with a full tank and the deposit comes back.
1. What you need
- A passport. A shop needs to see it and record it. It does not need to keep it. We photograph yours and give it back.
- A motorcycle licence valid in Thailand. That is a Thai motorcycle licence, a motorcycle licence from another ASEAN country, or your home motorcycle licence together with an International Driving Permit endorsed for motorcycles. A car licence does not cover a scooter of any size.
- A deposit. Ours is ฿3,000, in cash or by Thai QR (PromptPay). We do not take cards for the deposit.
- To be old enough. We rent to riders aged 21 and over.
The licence rule is Thai law, not a shop rule. Without the right licence you can be fined at a police checkpoint, and many travel insurance policies will not pay if you are hurt.
2. Choose the bike
Every scooter we rent is automatic: twist and go, no gears. The choice is mostly about size and where you will ride.
- 125 cc is light, low and easy in city traffic. Right for one rider and short trips.
- 150 to 160 cc has more pull for two people and longer rides across the city.
- Leaving Bangkok? Only some bikes may go out of town. With us that is the Honda ADV 160, GPX DZ3 300 or Yamaha NMAX 155. Tell us before you set off. The others stay within Bangkok.
Each bike on the availability page shows its price for your dates and whether it is available.
3. Book it
- Online. Pick the dates and the bike, then pay a 20% deposit (minimum ฿200) to hold it, or the whole rental. Paying online by card adds 3%; Thai QR and bank apps add nothing.
- Same day. Online booking for the same day closes at 18:00. Booked collections and returns run 8am–8pm (Wed 8am–11am, Sat 8am–5pm).
- Walk in. Fine too, when a bike is available. Shop hours: Mon–Tue 9am–7:30pm · Wed 8am–11am · Thu–Fri 9am–7:30pm · Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 9am–7:30pm. In busy weeks every bike can be out, so check availability first.
4. At collection: check these before you ride away
These apply at any shop in Bangkok, not only ours.
- Photograph every mark. Walk round the bike and take photos or a video of scratches, the mirrors, the wheels and the fuel gauge. We also take one photo of you with the bike.
- Read the agreement. It should name you, the bike, the dates, the deposit and what damage costs. Ours is signed on a tablet and e-mailed to you.
- Ask what the insurance covers. In Thailand the insurance that comes with a rental is the compulsory kind: it pays for injuries to people, not for the bike.
- Check the helmets. The law requires one for the rider and one for the passenger. Two come with every bike here.
- Check the fuel. Our bikes go out with a full tank of 95 and come back full.
5. On the road
- Thailand drives on the left.
- Helmets on, rider and passenger, every ride.
- Motorcycles are not allowed on Bangkok's expressways. Plan your route on ordinary roads.
- Do not park on red-and-white or yellow-and-white kerbs.
- Distance is included: 75 or 150 km a day, depending on the bike, added up over the whole rental. Further is ฿2 a kilometre.
- Only the person named on the agreement may ride.
New to Bangkok traffic? The rider's guide has the local habits worth knowing before your first ride.
6. If something goes wrong
Call or message the shop first. With us, a genuine mechanical fault is ours to sort out. Accident damage, punctures and tyres are the rider's cost; the rental terms give the estimated costs. If anyone is hurt, the compulsory insurance pays medical costs; the terms page gives the amounts.
7. Returning the bike
- Bring it back by the agreed time with a full tank.
- We inspect the bike when it comes back.
- The deposit is returned in full when the bike is in the same condition.
- Need longer? Ask at least 24 hours before your return time. When the bike is not booked by someone else, we extend the rental.
See bikes and prices for your dates
Questions
What do I need to rent a scooter in Bangkok?
Your passport, a motorcycle licence valid in Thailand, and a deposit. With us the deposit is ฿3,000 in cash or by Thai QR, you must be 21 or over, and we photograph your passport but never keep it.
Which licence do I need?
A Thai motorcycle licence, a motorcycle licence from another ASEAN country, or your home motorcycle licence carried together with an International Driving Permit endorsed for motorcycles. A car licence alone is not enough. The permit has to be issued in your own country before you travel.
Do rental shops in Bangkok keep your passport?
Some do. We do not: we photograph it at the counter and hand it back. Ask before you book anywhere, because a shop holding your passport holds all the cards in any dispute.
Can I rent a scooter for one day?
Yes. A single day starts at ฿445. For two days or more the daily rate starts at ฿388. Choose your dates on the availability page to see the exact price.
What happens if I return the bike late?
More than an hour past the agreed time is charged at ฿100 an hour. If you need the bike longer, ask at least 24 hours before your return time: when it is not booked by someone else, we extend the rental.
Does the rental include insurance?
It includes Thailand's compulsory motor insurance, which pays medical costs for people who are injured. It does not pay for damage to the bike or to other vehicles and property; that is the rider's cost. Your own travel insurance is worth having, and check that it covers riding a motorcycle.