Travel guides · Motorbike rental
Renting a scooter or motorcycle in Krabi should be straightforward and enjoyable. This guide covers the questions we want every customer to think through before booking — from licences and insurance to deposits, handover photos, and choosing the right bike for your trip.
Sort your licence first — know your limits — then pick the bike that matches how you will actually ride.
Two questions come first — and they are more important than engine size or colour.
You need the right licence and qualifications to ride legally in Thailand. If you do not, that can affect insurance claims if there is an accident — even when the damage seems minor.
Please make sure your licence is sorted before you book. An International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your home licence is the standard approach for many international visitors. You can apply for an international driving permit(opens in new tab) online before you travel.
If you are unsure whether your licence covers the bike you want — especially a manual motorcycle — ask us before you book. We would rather confirm upfront than have problems later.
Just because you have ridden a small automatic scooter elsewhere in Thailand — or in another country — does not mean you should jump straight onto a manual 700 cc sport bike and expect to ride it safely.
Automatic scooters are twist-and-go. Geared motorcycles add clutch, gears, and balance at low speed — plus significantly more power on some models.
Know your abilities. Know your limits. Choose a bike you can handle confidently on the first day, not the bike that looks best in photos.
An International Driving Permit translates your home licence into a format recognised in Thailand. It is not a separate licence on its own — you must carry both your valid home licence and the IDP when riding.
Apply through the motoring authority in your home country before you travel. Processing times vary, but it is usually quick if you plan ahead.
If you need help confirming what documents to bring for your nationality, contact us on WhatsApp before your arrival.
Thailand does have police on the roads for public safety, but enforcement is often less rigorous than in many Western countries. In practice, that means you are responsible for wearing a helmet, respecting speed limits, and riding carefully — even when nobody appears to be watching.
Do not treat relaxed enforcement as permission to ride fast or without a helmet. The risks on two wheels are real, and the consequences of an accident are yours to carry.
For our full riding advice — helmets, night riding, common road situations, and why slow is the main rule — visit our Safety guide.
You are your own traffic police
Helmet on, speed down, eyes up — especially when enforcement feels relaxed. That mindset keeps holidays enjoyable.
If you can ride safely and confidently, the next step is understanding what you are booking.
Simple twist-and-go operation — no clutch or gears. Ideal for beaches, 7-Eleven runs, markets, and everyday exploring. The only thing to watch is how much you twist the throttle — speed builds quickly if you are not paying attention.
Manual bikes add gear shifting while moving, clutch control, and more weight at standstill. Better suited to riders with prior motorcycle experience. Power ranges from relaxed cruisers to high-horsepower naked bikes — match the model to your skill level.
Before you ride away, take photos or a short video of the bike's condition — scratches, scuffs, and any existing damage. Our staff always do the same when we deliver or hand over a bike.
We do our best to keep every bike as fresh as possible — replacing worn parts and panels when we can. Sometimes parts are not available in time, and a fender or plastic panel may still show wear from a previous rental. That is normal in a busy fleet.
Photos protect both sides. Existing damage recorded at handover is not your responsibility. We strongly recommend doing this at any motorbike rental shop you use — not only with us.
We ask for a refundable cash security deposit with every rental. The amount depends on the bike model. It is collected at handover, recorded in your contract (you receive a copy), and returned when you bring the bike back in the same condition.
The deposit is purely a safety measure — it helps ensure the bike comes back as rented and covers agreed deductions only if necessary. See our full deposit policy for currency options and return process.
Full deposit policy| Bike category | Deposit |
|---|---|
| 125 cc scooters | 2,000 THB |
| 150 cc & 160 cc scooters | 3,000 THB |
| Maxi scooters (300 cc class) | 5,000 THB |
| Motorcycles | 6,000 THB |
The right scooter depends on **where you stay**, **how you will use the bike**, and **combined rider weight**.
A basic 125 cc automatic scooter is perfect for short hops around Ao Nang, Klong Muang, or Krabi Town if you are travelling light.
Medium scooters have dual rear shock absorbers and wider tyres — better suited to extra weight.
More comfortable on longer stretches, with better storage and often forward footrests so your legs can stretch out. Only slightly more than a 125 cc, but noticeably more comfortable on a half-day ride.
Our maxi class includes premium large-capacity scooters. Excellent for longer distances — but heavier (often ~200 kg wet weight), with a longer wheelbase. Not ideal for tight quick turns or less experienced riders.
We carry a wide range of manual motorcycles. Here is how we group them — so you can match bike style to your experience and trip plans.
Built for covering ground in comfort. Our main touring models are stable, comfortable, and well suited to multi-day trips around southern Thailand.
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 punches above its 300 cc label — smooth twin-cylinder power, excellent comfort, and more than capable for anywhere you want to go in the region.
Relaxed, fuel-efficient, and easy to live with on medium to longer trips. Smaller engines (roughly 300–350 cc, about 17–21 hp) but customers consistently report they have plenty of power for Krabi and beyond. All cruisers in our fleet have rear racks for a backpack or soft luggage.
Customers have taken these on significant trips — south to Malaysia, north to Chiang Mai — and had a great time.
Sporty, agile, and fun around town or on longer rides — but high horsepower on some models. The Suzuki GSX-S750 delivers over 100 hp in a relatively light package. These bikes can get out of control quickly if the rider lacks experience.
We recommend naked street bikes only for riders with **extensive motorcycle experience**. They are among the most fun to ride — great for photos and short-wheelbase agility in traffic — but respect the power.
We have been operating for years with well over 100 bikes in our fleet. In all that time, we have never had a bike lost or stolen — at least not from our experience running this business. That does not guarantee it could never happen anywhere, but it reflects how safe day-to-day riding and parking usually are here.
What we have seen occasionally is someone moving a customer's parked bike in a shared parking lot — why that happens, we do not know, but it does happen from time to time.
If your bike is not exactly where you left it, look around the area first before calling us in a panic. It is often a few metres away, nudged to make space for another vehicle.
Krabi and Thailand as a whole are incredibly safe places. Crime rates for all types of crime are very low compared with most countries. That said, common sense still applies — do not park somewhere that looks like trouble, use a disc lock if you have one, and take your valuables with you.
Bike missing? Breathe, then look around
Scan the whole parking area — including behind other vehicles — before assuming the worst. Most moved-bike situations resolve in under a minute.
The best rental experience starts with honest answers: valid licence, realistic bike choice, photos at handover, and a calm riding pace.
Browse the fleet, tell us your dates and delivery location, and ask us anything before you ride — we are happy to help you pick the right bike.
