Vespa Rentals: the 13 Best Places to Take the Keys

1.Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental at Rome 24 ore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Pick up a Vespa Primavera 125 at Centro Moto Colosseo, directly in front of the Colosseum. Adolfo, Alfonso, Federico, or another team member explains Rome’s traffic rules, checks your riding skills, and suggests routes. The rental includes two helmets, third-party insurance, a phone holder, an antitheft chain, and free overnight parking near the Colosseum.

“Best rental experience I had till now. Adolfo is very helpful and kind! Would prefer this to anyone 100%”

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2.Vespa Rental in Rome 24 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Pick up a 125cc Vespa from Eco Move Rent near Rome’s Termini Station and spend 24 hours exploring independently. Mauro and the shop team provide helmets, a lock, a city map, route tips, and basic instructions. You can ride with a passenger, but you need a valid license, an International Driving Permit outside the EU, and solid two-wheel experience.

“Excellent experience. The guys at the shop couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful. The Vespa was in great condition and we had a great time flying about on it in Rome.”

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3.Rome 24-Hour Vespa Primavera Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · 1 day

Pick up a vintage or standard Vespa Primavera from OnMovo Rental & Tours at Via Cavour 80 and spend 24 hours exploring Rome independently. You get unlimited mileage, helmets, a rear trunk, and an anti-theft chain. A Garmin GPS is available on request. You must be at least 18, know how to ride, and bring a valid driver’s license and credit card.

“We really enjoyed the mobility of the scooter given Rome is a big city and the metro is hectic. Luca and the rest of the team were very helpful and efficient in the rental process. Highly recommend. You can also rent for more days with the company.”

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4.Vespa 125cc Daily rental ( Rome Termini & Vatican )

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 1 - 3 days

Take a modern 125cc Vespa from a central Rome pickup point near Termini or the Vatican, after a safety briefing and road advice in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. You receive helmets, a lock, insurance, a map, and personal route tips. Expert scooter experience, a valid license, and a deposit are required.

“Het was echt heel erg leuk, zeker aan te raden. Je kan echt meer uit de stad halen op deze manier! Wij hadden een 125cc scooter gehuurd voor 24uur vanaf 10:00, wel was het jammer dat wij €10 toeslag moesten betalen als wij hem in dezelfde avond wilde terugbrengen, terwijl je hem dan natuurlijk eigenlijk korter hebt.”

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5.125cc Vespa Primavera 24-, 48-, or 72-Hour Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1 day

Pick up a 125cc Vespa near Termini Station or arrange hotel delivery, then set your own Rome route. Ride to the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, or Vatican City. The scooter seats two and includes helmets, locks, a windshield, top case, and third-party liability insurance. A valid license, €750 deposit, and scooter experience are required.

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6.Florence Vespa Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Pick up a Vespa or scooter near Florence Station and set your own route through the city and Tuscan countryside. Staff such as Alex, Luca, and Diego provide riding guidance, maps, and local suggestions. Helmets, GPS or a special map, a top case, windshield, and RCA insurance are included. Gas and a refundable €500 deposit are extra requirements.

“Fantastic experience. Alex gave us the full rundown and off we went. I had driven a scooter for 5 years so felt comfortable with it. Plus I lived in Florence and was somewhat experienced with the roads. Something to note there is no way to attach your phone so you can gps where you are going. My son and I went on a trip to greve in Chianti and had a memorable day!”

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7.Vespa Primavera 24 Hour Rental in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 1 to 7 days (approx.)

Pick up a current-model Vespa from Vespa Madeira Scooter Rent in Funchal and choose your own Madeira route. Miguel provides helmets, gloves, jackets, a phone holder, top case, and insurance. The rental starts at 9:00 am, lasts one to seven days, and returns to the same meeting point.

“Very easy access from Funchal cruise terminal. It's on the lane above the tunnel facing the cruise terminal exit. Hiring a scooter was just as easy and excellent value. Miguel supplied all the necessary kit and gave lots of advice about where to visit. Would certainly recommend and use Miguel again.”

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8.Corfu 300cc Vespa Scooter Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Pick up a 2022 Vespa GTS 300cc in Corfu Town from Katerina and Nikolaos. You get two helmets, third-party insurance, unlimited kilometers, a 36-liter top case, and a custom map with four programmed routes. Nikolaos explains the scooter and parking before you set off independently around Corfu.

“Corfu Vespa Tours and Rental....this was the BEST experience we had in all of Greece!!! This business is run by the hardest working couple and the Vespa's were Brand New and in perfect working condition. Not only that, they gave us a map and a phone holder on the handle bars that gave us Perfect Directions. We saw more of Corfu Greece than anyone else!! Thank you Corfu Vespa Tours and Rental for making this our favorite adventure !!! 25 STARS”

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9.Rome Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental – 48 Hours Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $155

Pick up a 125 cc Vespa Primavera at Via dei SS. Quattro, 46, beside the Colosseum, and keep it for 48 hours. Staff members such as Adolfo provide a short handover, route ideas, helmets, insurance, an anti-theft lock, and free overnight parking at the shop. You need an International Driving Permit or European license, a B license, and real scooter experience.

“Short uncomplicated introduction and handover of the Vespa and then great sightseeing and driving to all possible sights !Auto-translated”

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10.Rome Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental – 72 Hours Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $222

You collect a Vespa Primavera 125 from CMC Scooter Colosseum on Via dei SS. Quattro and keep it for 72 hours. Adolfo or a member of his team explains Rome traffic, checks your riding ability, supplies helmets and insurance, and shares route ideas. Overnight parking near the Colosseum is included.

“Adolfo était super, il nous a donné deux trois spot supplémentaires à aller visiter. Explications et prise en main excellentes! Je recommande les yeux fermés.”

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11.Vespa Rental to Discover Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Positano & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Pick up a modern Vespa in central Sorrento and spend the day riding independently along the Amalfi Coast. Antonio, Anna, Fernando, and their family team provide route advice, helmets, insurance, and a phone holder. You can stop in Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, and Ravello, but you must already know how to ride a scooter.

“Pick up was easy and close to the train station. They spoke very good English and gave us hints and tips of where to go. The bikes were brilliant and the scenery was outstanding.”

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12.Scooter Rental Vespa Primavera 125cc from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 to 30 days (approx.)

Collect a Vespa Primavera 125cc at Corso Italia 333 in Piano di Sorrento and set your own route along the Amalfi Coast. The rental covers up to two people, unlimited kilometers, RCA insurance, and approved helmets. Choose one to 30 days, with fuel and pickup or drop-off charged separately.

“It’s an amazing experience. Tough to get used to the Italian way but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy and the best way to enjoy the whole coast and beautiful towns!!”

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13.Lake Como: 4, 8, or 24-Hour Classic Vespa Rental & Delivery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Meet Sebastian or his team at Como Borghi station, learn the easy automatic controls, and set off on a rare 1985 Piaggio Vespa PK 125 S. Choose four, eight, or 12 to 24 hours, carry a passenger, and explore Lake Como with up to 150 kilometers included per day. Full-day rentals can be delivered within Como province.

“One of the best experiences we’ve had. The Vespa was very easy to ride which made it pleasure to experience the views of Lake Como along the winding roads. The Vespa was in pristine condition and because of the automatic transmission and electric start made it very digestible for a beginner. We booked the 4hr rental which was a good amount of time to cover some ground. The owner was outstanding from start to finish, contacting us before the booking and helping us to map out an itinerary we could take based on our preferences, also highlighting some key points where we can stop to take in the view. On…”

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