Millions of tourists ride motorcycles in Phuket; it is safe for careful riders.
Basic rules
1. Helmet — rider and passenger (legal requirement)
2. IDP + licence always with you
3. No alcohol — heavy fines and crash risk
4. Keep lights on even by day
5. ~50 km/h in town; careful speed on highways
Traffic realities
- Sudden lane changes
- Overtaking from left and right
- Dogs and pedestrians on the road
First-time renters
- Start with Click 160 or ADV 160
- Practice around Patong on day one
- Choose full insurance
- Get your IDP before arriving in Thailand
Thailand Moto Rent policy
- We do not hold passports. A credit card pre-authorization is used for deposit; released when you return the bike.
- IDP (International Driving Permit) is mandatory. Thai police accept only a Thai licence or IDP for foreigners.
- Rental terms: Valid motorcycle IDP required; no rental without it.
- Riding without IDP and any fines are entirely the customer's responsibility.
- Daily rental. If returning late, notify us on WhatsApp.
- No test rides.
- Damage: Without insurance, repair cost + lost rental days. Full coverage recommended.
- Drunk riding carries severe penalties.