Scooter and Moped Rental in Bermuda
Tourists in Bermuda cannot hire cars. The only form of independent, motorised transportation in Bermuda available to tourists is rental scooters and mopeds. Strictly speaking, a moped carries one person, whilst a scooter is more powerful and can carry a passenger. The two terms are frequently used interchangeably.
Many roads in Bermuda are winding, steep and narrow. Scooters should only be hired by those who feel confident to ride them. They do however offer the best way to explore Bermuda on your vacation.
No licence is required for tourists but drivers must be 16 years old.
Although fuel is expensive in Bermuda, it doesn’t take much to fill a scooter’s tank and the bikes use very little gas. Most gas stations are open 07:00 – 19:00 but the Esso City Auto Market in Hamilton is open 24 hours. The Department of Tourism’s map shows the locations of all gas stations.
Driving in Bermuda is on the left side of the road. The speed limit is 35 km per hour but is largely ignored by locals. Whilst driving, it’s common to hear a lot of horns hooting. This can be rather distracting at first as you may feel that you are driving incorrectly. More often than not it’s merely Bermudians greeting their friends. Helmets should be worn at all times and must be fastened. It is also a good idea to wear shades, as a flying cockroach in the eye can be quite a distraction whilst driving.
All cycle companies in Bermuda are required to provide a short riding lesson before hiring a scooter to a tourist. Those who don’t feel confident after the lesson should feel free to cancel. A helmet, lock, full tank of fuel and luggage basket is generally part of the hire package. Most companies will gladly deliver and collect the scooter from your hotel.
The following companies rent scooters to tourists:
