Vespa and scooter hire in Cape Town
Parking woes and bad traffic are a thing of the past when you’re on two wheels.
By Sharon Kariwo • 19 January 2016
We decided to make like the tourists do, and whizz around the Mother City on two wheels. Here’s what we found: it’s fun, hassle-free and a lot more convenient. Keen to give it a whirl? We’ve rounded up the best rental places in the city. Enjoy!
1. Cape Town Vespa Rentals
What’s the deal Get your reliable and high quality Vespa, including vintage models from the 1950s, through to modern GTS automatic Vespas. They can be delivered and collected from wherever you are in the city. You also 24 hour breakdown service included in the rental price.
Cost R350 – R550 per day
Contact 021 461 5961, info@capetownvesparentals.com
Where to find it Shop 201, The Avalon, corner of Mill and Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town
2. Scooter Doctor
What’s the deal With its budget-friendly rentals, this company targets students as well as visitors and locals looking for a different way to travel around the city. Scooters are available on a daily, weekly or month-to-month basis. Helmets are included in the rental prices (with extra costs for additional helmets).
Cost R100 – R500 per day
Contact 021 418 5995
Where to find it 61 Waterkant Street, Cape Town
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Anne Dobson •
Hi! What licence do I need to hire a Vespa fir a few hours? Thanks
The Inside Guide •
Hi Anne, thanks for your message. You’ll need to have a valid motorcycle license (including a learner’s) accepted by South African authorities, for the duration of the rental period.
If you have a valid foreign car licence, the requirements may differ slightly.