If you want to rent a vespa in Rome you will find all necessary information in this article! As already mentioned, it is easy to explore Rome on foot and move from one famous monument to another. If you still like to take the car, for example for an excursion to the surroundings of Rome or a trip to the sea, you can rent a car or – typically Italian – a scooter in Rome.
Rent a Vespa in Rome: All information to rent a scooter in Rome
Who hasn’t seen those pictures of Italians driving in Roman traffic on their Vespa and passing the most beautiful sightseeings in the city? Seems like a dream, doesn’t it?
If you want to feel like real Italians during your Rome vacation and discover the Roman capital on a Vespa, you will find below some information to rent a Vespa in Rome.
Advantages of a Vespa in Rome
The sight of countless scooters and motorbikes is very common in Rome. Many Romans find two-wheelers more convenient than a car. Finding a parking is not difficult with a Vespa and it’s no problem to drive through traffic jams.
Disadvantages of a Vespa in Rome
There are many pedestrian zones in the historic city center which are prohibited for scooters and cars. In general, they are easy to identify with signs that show a ban on driving. In addition, the city center is often packed and there are many one way streets with which you should comply!
Where can I rent a Vespa in Rome?
Driving a scooter conveys a special atmosphere and feeling which is truly Roman. Vespa trips to the Via Appia Antica are especially worthwhile in good weather conditions.
There are different companies in Rome that offer Vespas and scooters of every kind for rent. The scooters can be rented for a few hours or a few days. To rent a scooter in Rome, you will need a valid driver’s license and most of the time, you have to pay a deposit in cash or with credit card. The deposit amount depends on each company and varies between 300 and 500 euro. Helmets and locks are provided with the scooter and should absolutely be used.
Vespa rental “Bici & Baci” in Rome
The “Bici & Baci” shop in Rome rents out Vespas, scooters and bicycles. They also offer guided tours on a scooter, bike or the Segway through the city of Rome. The Vespas and scooters are rented out for at least 3 hours. The price for a Vespa for 3 hours is 40 euro, and 58 euro for the entire day. Bici & Baci is very close to the train station Termini at Via del Viminale 5, 00185 Roma.
Vespa rental “Roma Rent a Bike” in Rome
The rental service “Roma Rent a bike” in Rome offers – as the name suggests – scooters and bicycles for scouting tours in Rome. The shop is a few streets behind the Pantheon and so very central in Rome (Via di San Paolo alla Regola 33, 00186 Roma). Rome rent a bike rents out Vespas for a minimum of one day. The rental price for a day is 70 euro, and 120 euro for 2 days.
Vespa rental “Scooter Hire” in Rome
The rental shop “Scooter Hire” in Rome offers scooters, motor bikes and bicycles to discover Rome on a two-wheeler. It is located near the train station Termini at Via Cavour 80, 00184 Roma. Scooters are rented out for a day and the daily charge is 45 euro on site. If you book in advance on the internet, you can get a discount.
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Another vespa rental with cheap fares is Rome by Vespa, located in via Baccina 43 a with online reservation required.