Want to discover the island of Paros freely? Rent a scooter!
Paros is an island of Cyclades , located in the heart of the Aegean Sea, west of Naxos and northeast of Antiparos. Between the Marpissa chain, the fertile plains, the beaches with turquoise waters, the traditional villages, the gastronomy and the hospitality of the inhabitants, you will not be disappointed with your stay on the island!
Did you plan to spend a few days in Paros, as a unique destination or as part of a travelling journey through the archipelago? The island has an area of less than 200 km2. Therefore, it is quite possible to move by scooter, without fear of being pressed by time. This means of locomotion will offer you more freedom. You can easily circulate in the city, avoid traffic jams and engage on some roads more difficult to reach by car.
So, what do you expect to rent a scooter in Paros?
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How to choose your scooter to move to Paros?
If you have a motorcycle permit and you can rent any type of model, you will need to ask about your travel arrangements. It is not useful to rent a powerful vehicle, if you simply move to the day. If you want to go to a travelling mode, everything will depend on the weight and volume of your baggage. It would then seem more appropriate to turn to a motorcycle.
What are the traps to avoid when you want to rent a scooter in Paros?
- insurance: Contact your bank to know what coverage is offered with your bank card. If you have a Gold or a First Visa, it is likely that you have benefits for the franchise. If your card does not cover anything, take an insurance option with refund or full refund. In this way, and in case of damage, you will only have a party or nothing to advance. Also check if your passenger is protected and you are insured against the flight. It’s even more comfortable! However, of course, the rental cost will be more important.
- pay options. Nothing is free, or rarely... Therefore, do not let you have and ask what is counted in the base price.
- additional costs: drop-off, 21-25-year-old drivers, additional kilometres in case of limited mileage, etc.
- scooter status: Take pictures of your vehicle at the time of rental. In this way, you will not be put on your back the responsibility of any kind of damage, of which you are not originally!
How to rent a scooter in Paros?
Choose your provider
When you arrive in Paros, the easiest is to rent your scooter on site in Parikia. In this way, you will keep it for all of your stay and return it by leaving. Chaniotis Paros and DK Scooters have the advantage of being located on the port. If you want to rent a scooter in Paros only for a few days, it is also possible to do so in Naoussa, Pisso Livadi or Aliki.
Regardless of your starting point, the renters all open between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in high season.
Rates
If you choose a 50 CC, count a budget of 20 € per day at a minimum. In low season, prices can go down to 15 €. Between mid-July and late August, renting a 50 CC can cost you around 35 € per day, with unlimited mileage.
Good to know.
- The wearing of the helmet is mandatory, under penalty of fine.
- Wheeling in Paros scooter is extremely dangerous. Be sure to respect speed limitations and remain reasonable and vigilant.
- The international permit is not necessary.
- Beware of the attractive prices of some agencies. When a problem occurs, they are rarely up to the point!
Also read: Rent a car in Paros: how and where
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