Mallorca Scooter & Motorbike Rental: Explore at Your Own Pace

Two wheels, no itinerary, just you and the island

You rent a scooter or motorbike with helmet, map, and insurance included, then spend the day riding Mallorca's coastal roads, mountain passes, and hidden beaches entirely on your own schedule. No tour guide, no fixed stops, no group pace—just you, the bike, and a laminated map of where the locals actually go. Bring a valid license and scooter experience, and plan for a full day of riding if you want to cover real distance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pick up scooter and explore Mallorca

• Pick up scooter at local shop
• Ride to secret beaches
• Visit picturesque mountain villages
• Explore cultural and historical sites
• Enjoy Mediterranean landscapes and roads

The Experience

The moment you realize the scooter actually fits two people and you've been overthinking the logistics for weeks—that's when the trip starts. You roll out of the LocoWheels shop in Palma with a helmet under each arm, a laminated map of Mallorca tucked into the seat pocket, and suddenly the whole island is yours to navigate. No guide talking over the engine noise, no bus schedule to chase. A 125cc automatic scooter (or 50cc if you prefer something lighter) handles the winding coastal roads and the tight village streets equally well, and the team sends you off with actual tips about where the crowds thin out and where the light hits the water right around late afternoon.

The roads themselves are part of why people come back to Mallorca on two wheels. You'll find yourself on narrow mountain passes where the pine trees lean over the asphalt, then drop down to coves that don't show up on the main tourist maps—the kind of beaches where you can actually hear the water instead of the tour groups. The rental includes unlimited kilometers, so there's no math about how far you can go; you just ride until something catches your eye. A castle ruins on a ridge. A village square where the locals are playing cards. A church with a bell tower that's been there for five hundred years. The scooter gets you there without the commitment of a full-day tour or the stress of navigating an unfamiliar car on narrow island roads.

Insurance is built in, both helmets come with the bike, and the map they hand you isn't some generic tourist thing—it's marked up by people who actually live here and know which routes are worth the detour. If you're bringing a passenger, one scooter fits two people, so you don't need to book two machines unless you want to split up and explore separately. Children over seven can ride as a second passenger as long as their feet reach the footrests, which opens it up for families who want to move faster than a walking tour but still stay together. The only real constraint is that you need a valid driver's license and actual scooter experience—this isn't a learn-as-you-go situation, and the team is clear about that upfront.

Pick up happens at the shop in Palma, and from there you're deciding the day. Some people head straight for the north coast and the dramatic cliffs. Others work their way through the villages inland where the roads narrow and the light changes every few kilometers. You could spend the afternoon at a beach and still have time to loop back through a town for dinner. The scooter is quick enough that you're not spending half the day in transit, but slow enough that you actually see the landscape instead of watching it blur past a bus window. When you're done, you bring it back to the shop, and that's it—no long checkout, no hidden fees, no deposit to worry about.

What’s included

• Both helmets, a laminated map of Mallorca, comprehensive insurance coverage, and unlimited kilometers.
• The rental is an automatic scooter (50cc or 125cc depending on your preference and age), ready to pick up at the LocoWheels shop in Palma.
• The team provides local tips on beaches, villages, and routes before you ride off, and you return the scooter to the same location when you're done.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Loco Wheels

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with valid scooter experience and a valid license who want to explore Mallorca's beaches, mountain villages, and coastal roads at their own pace without a guide or fixed schedule. Expect to spend a full day riding if you want to cover real distance across the island; the scooter is quick enough to reach multiple destinations but slow enough to actually see the landscape.

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Top questions

Do I need a special license to rent a scooter in Mallorca?

You need a valid driver's license and prior scooter riding experience. The 125cc scooters require a minimum age of 21; the 50cc scooters require a minimum age of 18.

Can two people ride on one scooter?

Yes, one scooter fits a driver and one passenger. If you need two scooters, book for two travelers. Children over 7 can ride as a passenger if their feet reach the footrests.

What's included in the rental?

Both helmets, a map of Mallorca, insurance, and unlimited kilometers. No security deposit is required.

Can I ride the scooter anywhere on the island?

Yes, the rental is unlimited kilometers, so you can explore at your own pace. The team provides tips on where to go and which roads are worth riding.

What happens if I damage the scooter?

Insurance is included in the rental. Check the rental agreement for specific coverage details.

Is there a minimum riding experience required?

Yes, you must have prior scooter riding experience. This is not a beginner-friendly rental.

Can I bring a child on the scooter?

Children over 7 years old can ride as a second passenger, provided their feet reach the scooter footrests.