
Scooter Rental and Private Vespa Tours in Corfu
Everything You Need to Know
Below you can find many answers to commonly asked questions. We encourage you to contact us if you don't see the answer to a specific question or visit our terms and conditions site for more detailed explanations.

According to Greek law, the following licences are required to legally ride our scooters:
125cc Scooters - MOTORCYCLE CLASS DRIVING LICENSE
EU (European Union) & EEA Licences (Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway): Categories A, A1 or A2 ✔ Licence must NOT include restriction codes such as: 79.03, 79(3), 79.04, 79(4), 79(2), >45km, >50km
Non-EU Licences: A valid motorcycle-class licence → An International Driving Permit (IDP) may also be required depending on your country of issue.
300cc Scooters - MOTORCYCLE CLASS DRIVING LICENSE
EU & EEA Licences: Categories A or A2 ✔ Licence must NOT include restriction codes such as: 79.03, 79(3), 79.04, 79(4), 79(2), >45km, >50km
Non-EU Licences: A valid motorcycle-class licence → IDP may be required.
Piaggio Mp3 300cc (Three wheeler) Licence Requirements
EU & EEA Licences: Categories A, A2 or B ✔ Car Licence B must have been issued before 18 January 2013
Non-EU Licences:
A valid motorcycle-class licence is required.
⚠️ Previous experience riding maxi-scooters is mandatory for MP3 drivers.
If, during pick-up, it becomes clear that a rider does not have sufficient experience to ride safely, we may need to cancel the rental for safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding — your wellbeing always comes first.
50cc Mopeds
We do not rent 50cc scooters.
(Where applicable: EU Categories AM or B)
⚠️ Important Legal Notice
In Greece, riding without the correct licence means:
• Insurance is NOT valid • Police fines apply • A €1,000 penalty applies to the rental company • A €1,000 fine applies to the rider
Law Reference: N.4530/2018 ΦΕΚ59/A/30-3-2018
ℹ️ Still unsure?
👉 View full details about licence requirements here ▶
There you can also check whether you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your licence was issued outside the EU / EEA.
If you’re unsure about your licence, please feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to help.
No, we don't have 50cc scooters. But most of the other scooter rental companies have them.
Our scooter rentals are offered at the best possible price, with no hidden fees — and you only add extra services if and when you need them.
✅ Every rental includes:
• Third-party insurance for civil liability • Unlimited kilometres / mileage • Two premium helmets (Vespa® or Nolan®) • Vespa® top case with back-rest cushion for the passenger • Windshield (for Vespa Touring 2018 models and Piaggio MP3 Yourban) • RAM® X-GRIP® motorcycle phone mount with vibration-dampener • USB charger & cable • All taxes included • Our complimentary custom-made Corfu Vespa map
🚚 Delivery & Pick-up Service
• Free delivery & pick-up within 10 km for rentals of 3 days or more
• Free delivery & pick-up within 20 km for rentals of 6 days or more
If you’re unsure whether your location is within range, just ask us — we’re always happy to help 💙
Yes, you can! However, the minimum rental fee is a 1-day rental.
If you choose to rent a scooter for just a few hours and plan to return it during our lunch break (14:00 - 17:00), that's perfectly fine! Simply inform us of your preferred return time during pickup or select both your preferred pickup and return times when making your online booking!
Yes, it is easy as all our Vespa are automatic(no gears). However, a prior scooter or motorbike driving experience is required. For safety reasons we strongly discourage people without experience to rent a scooter in a foreign country
Our tour prices include:
• Vespa 125cc rental • fuel • two premium helmets • Vespa top case with back-rest cushion for the passenger • coffee and refreshments • all entrance fees • third-party insurance for civil liability • experienced Tour Escort
🍽 For our 4–6 hour tours, a light snack is also included.
For tour-specific inclusions, please see each tour description.
• Above & Beyond Paleokastritsa
• Savour the Flavours of Corfu
• Local Villages - Off the Beaten Path
Your safety and insurance are our foremost concerns.
Our policy is to have 100% transparency and accuracy on our terms and conditions regarding insurance coverage.
You can read all the details here ▶
At Corfu Vespa, we only give promises that we can fulfil.
🔰 The BASIC insurance covers damages against third parties, driver and passenger health assistance.
🔰 In the event of an accident with your Vespa, you are automatically insured for the damage caused to third parties.
However, the damage cost you will cause to your vehicle and any damage you might have suffered yourself does not fall under this insurance. Your travel or medical insurance usually covers this.
🔰 An extra insurance ("Corfu Vespa Tours Care") is available to limit the amount to be paid in case of crash or theft. This extra insurance is on the name of the driver and is not valid if the driver doesn't have prior experience of scooter/motorbike riding or if he/she let drive unauthorizes persons. This extra insurance doesn't cover the accesories.
You can view more details here ▶
Please note that the basic insurance - Thrird party insurance does not cover any damages you make to the vehicle and therefore we offer additional insurance to reduce your excess as seen below.
We reserve the right to refuse this service to anyone, even at the last minute and even if it has already been booked (in this case, it will not be charged)
You can pay by credit card or debit card, PayPal, bank wire transfer or cash.
Please note that we accept American Express and Diners Club cards for online payments via our web booking channel but can not accept them for payments made at our office.
A 20% prepayment of the total tour/rental cost, including taxes, is required to secure your reservation through our web booking channel. The tour/rental cost can be paid wholly or partly through our web booking channel. For payments by bank wire transfer, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email.
Yes, a 20% deposit - prepayment of the total tour/rental cost including taxes is required to secure your reservation through our web booking channel.
For safety reasons, Corfu Vespa Tours cannot rent a scooter to a driver who don't have enough driving experience with a two-wheeled vehicle (scooter/motorbike). If you book a Vespa and you don't have a driving license or don't have the experience to drive a scooter, you cannot be refunded.
Circumference Measurement: Wrap a measuring tape around your head starting from the center of your forehead. Measure about and inch above your eyebrows and hold tape comfortably snug. Take the length and complete again for good measure. Use the largest of the two readings.
Vespa helmet size chart
Nolan helmet size chart
Yes, any scooter we have can welcome up to two people.
Before you book a Vespa Primavera, please consider that the maximum load capacity for a 125cc Primavera is 150kg.
In the case of inclement weather, you will receive a full refund of your deposit / payment.
Scooter rentals — book instantly online.
Private tours — available on request via our tour form. 🛵 Vespa Scooter Rentals
You can check real-time availability and book instantly through our online booking system. Once you complete your reservation, you will receive immediate confirmation.
🌿 Private Vespa Tours (On Request)
All of our guided Vespa tours are now arranged on request.
To enquire about: • Above & Beyond Paleokastritsa • Savour the Flavours of Corfu • Local Villages — Off the Beaten Path
please complete the Private Vespa Tour Request Form, and we will reply personally with availability, pricing and suggested timings.
💙 If you’re unsure which option suits you best, just contact us — we’re always happy to help
Yes, it is possible but please note that the vehicles are subject to availability. A vehicle upgrade will have an extra cost. If you wish to have a vehicle upgrade, please contact us via email.
It is possible upon request, but there will be an additional charge. You will be charged the tour cost minus the vehicle rental cost.
Even if you see most of the locals driving without a helmet on the Greek roads, you should not think that there is no helmet requirement in Greece.
The penalty for driving without helmet is 350€.
Please Note if special care is needed as regards to food i.e. (diabetics/ allergies) please let us know in advance and we will endeavor to accommodate you.
Yes, a long term renting is possible. For long term renting please contact us via email for special offers.
Our office is located within 1,2 km walking distance from Corfu Port.
Our office is located within 1,9km walking distance from Corfu International Airport.
To find us you may use one of the folowing apps on our web site:
Google Maps app for driving and walking directions or,
Moovit app, get directions with the free local transport planner, find how to get to any place with public transit. Check bus arrival times, maps, service alerts. Please note that bus schedules for Corfu island vary from season to season(during tourism season the daily routes are at least tripled compare to the winter season routes) and moovit app updates the schedules in real time.
At Corfu Vespa Tours we understand that traveling involves taking extra luggage and we provide free luggage storage to all our customers. We will store your luggage at our office until your rental or tour experience is completed or as long as you wish.
During High season 2- 3 days rental costs almost 10% less per day than the 1-day rental fee, and for a 4-days rental or longer, you get an extra nearly 10% off per day.
For the rest of the year, the 2- 3 days rental costs almost 15% less per day than the 1-day rental fee and for a 4-days rental or longer, you get an extra 10% off per day.
Our web-booking system automatically applies the discounts based on your chosen rental dates.
Below you will find the main reasons why the rental price decreased.
Our pricing is formed based on the following reasons:
1. Each time you return a scooter, we check the scooter for damages
2. We clean and disinfect the helmets in depth using our Karcher steam cleaner, Motul® Helmet Interior pure formula, and Antibacterial Surface Cleanser Spray
3. We are washing, disinfecting where needed, and polishing the scooter.
4. Travellers who book the Vespa just for a day or two usually ride more kilometres per day than those who rent the Vespas for extended periods.
Maintenance procedures require time, special cleaning and polishing formulas, and equipment.
Certainly, we can change the starting time and/or the duration of the tour. In this case, please contact us via email so that we will check if there is any availability at the dates of your preference.
The Vespa is made to be driven on well-paved roads - asphalt roads.
It is forbidden to drive off the road with Vespa.
If you are looking for a vehicle to go off-road, please choose an option that meets these criteria, like a dirt bike, an enduro or mountain bicycle or an ATV-Quad.
At this point, we want to remind you that Vespa is a luxury brand of scooters manufactured under high safety standards with leading technology, but all these get ruined if you drive off the road.
The 125cc Primavera has a maximum load capacity of 150kg. It is a lightweight scooter compared to the GTS. It is an ideal option for not-tall and lightweight riders.
The 125cc GTS Vespa considers by many as a maxi scooter. It weighs (168kg) much more than a Primavera, and it has a larger frame and more storage capacity. It is an ideal option for tall or heavy travellers with plenty of experience driving a maxi scooter or a motorcycle.
The GTS has a 36-litre capacity top case.
The Primavera has a 32-litre top case.
No — for safety reasons, we only rent scooters to riders who:
Hold a valid motorcycle-class driving license
Have previous experience riding scooters or motorcycles
We are not a driving school, and unfortunately we cannot provide lessons. Thank you for your understanding!
We will be there to serve you. Please don't forget to choose your preferred pick-up and drop-off time on your booking form. Or inform us at least on the same morning regarding your pick-up and drop-off time preference.
👉 Short answer:
It depends on your country of issue and whether your motorcycle license meets the requirements.
If your motorcycle license was issued in one of the following countries, you do not need an International Driving Permit to rent a scooter from us:
✅ Countries accepted without an IDP: Australia, Canada, United States of America, Japan, South Korea All European Union countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden) Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, DR Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Ghana, Guyana, Holy See, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Niger, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, North Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
The IDP is a translation of your national driving license.
To be valid, it must accompany your original driving license — it’s not valid on its own.
Thank you for checking! Unfortunately, we don’t have a scooter rental option available for travelers who hold only a non-European car license.
A valid motorcycle-class license is required to ride any of our scooters.
If you're unsure about your license, feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to help you understand what’s needed.
✅ Yes — a second driver can be added at no extra charge, but the following conditions apply:
The additional driver must:
• hold the correct motorcycle licence category for the scooter being rented
• meet the same riding experience requirements as the main driver
• be physically present at pick-up so we can verify the original licence
📄 We must register the additional driver on the rental contract.
We will also need to keep a copy of the licence for insurance purposes.
🚫 Important
Only registered drivers are insured and legally permitted to ride the scooter.
It is not allowed for anyone else to drive the scooter without our prior approval and documentation.
If you’re unsure whether a second driver is eligible, please feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to help.
Yes — Canadian motorcycle licences are accepted, and no IDP is required. See our province-by-province guide below.
Canadian riders may rent a scooter with us without needing an International Driving Permit (IDP), provided they hold a valid motorcycle licence for the appropriate engine category.
📌 (Official reference: Government of Canada — Greece travel information)
🇨🇦 Province-by-Province Licence Guide
We have prepared a helpful visual guide showing which motorcycle licence categories are accepted in each Canadian province and territory.
Please refer to the image below for details.
⚠ Important
• Your original physical licence must be presented at pick-up • Previous riding experience is required for all rentals • Car-only licences are not valid for renting 2-wheel scooters
If you’re unsure whether your licence is valid, please feel free to contact us — we’re always happy to help.
April–October: 9:00–14:00 & 17:00–21:00.
Off-hour pick-ups available on request at no extra charge.
🕘 From April to October
Monday–Sunday
9:00–14:00 & 17:00–21:00
🚲 Pick-ups & drop-offs outside these hours are available upon request — with no extra charge.
Please remember to select your preferred pick-up and drop-off time when booking online. Even if your times fall during our lunch break, we will gladly arrange to meet you.
🌿 Off-season or special timing? Just contact us — our team will always do our best to help 💙