Rental Guides
Rental duration and pickup points: planning around your trip
How the shape of your trip decides the rental plan.
How the shape of your trip decides the rental plan.
How to rent a motorbike in Phuket: choosing the bike, documents, deposits, insurance and the pickup inspection.
5 guides02Routes & RidesThe best motorbike routes in Phuket — coastal loops, viewpoints and day rides beyond the island.
5 guides03Costs & SafetyRental prices by season, road rules, checkpoints and fines for riding in Phuket in 2026.
5 guides04Bike ModelsScooters and motorbikes: what suits which rider and trip.
5 guides05Documents & LegalLicences, deposits, insurance and roadside checks.
5 guides06News & UpdatesRules, seasons and what is changing for riders on the island.
5 guidesEasy twist-and-go handling, light enough for town traffic and short beach-to-beach hops.
More comfortable at speed and with a passenger, with better wind protection and storage.
Gears give more control on hills and long descents; suits riders already used to a clutch.
Built for distance and luggage, heavier in traffic and at slow speed — best if you ride often.
Routes & RidesA full loop around the island: what to expect on each stretch
Routes & RidesRiding south: viewpoints, beaches and the quiet back roads
Routes & RidesRiding north: the bridge, the old town side and quieter roads
Routes & RidesRiding in the rainy season: how the routes change
Costs & SafetyWhat decides the rental price: the factors behind the quote
Costs & SafetyFuel and running costs: the part of the budget riders forget
Costs & SafetyRiding in Phuket traffic: the habits that keep you safe
Bike ModelsChoosing a scooter: matching the bike to your route