Scooter rental prices on Koh Samui (2026)
This is what renting a scooter on Samui costs, by class and by rental length, as I see it from riding the island. All numbers are ranges in Thai baht, because no two shops price the same way and prices change with the season.
Colour — all the routes on this site (list under the Routes button on the map), faint — every road I have ridden. GPX works in Maps.me, Organic Maps, OsmAnd, Garmin.
Prices by scooter class
| Class | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110–125cc automatic (Click, Scoopy, Fino type) | 140–350 THB | 900–1,800 THB | 2,000–4,000 THB |
| 150–160cc (PCX, NMAX, Click 160, Aerox) | 250–450 THB | 1,500–2,800 THB | 4,000–7,000 THB |
| 300cc maxi-scooter (Forza, XMAX) | 700–1,200 THB | 4,000–7,000 THB | 12,000–22,000 THB |
The lower end is an older bike in low season on a long rental, the upper end is a new bike for one day in high season. These are indicative ranges only; prices change, so check the current price at the shop before you sign anything.
The pattern is more stable than the numbers: a week usually costs about five or six days, and a month costs far less per day than a week. If you are staying three weeks, ask for the monthly price.
What raises the price
- Season. October to December is the main rainy season, and the day rate moves with demand.
- Short rentals. One or two days is the worst rate per day.
- Bike age. A new PCX or a scooter with ABS costs more than a worn Click with the same engine. For island riding a well-kept older bike is fine; check brakes and tyres, not the year.
- Delivery. If a shop offers to bring the bike to your hotel, ask whether that delivery is included before you agree.
- Damage cover. Some shops offer it as a daily add-on. It raises the price, and what it covers varies a lot.
- Location. Chaweng and Lamai are at the top of the 125cc range, Maenam, Bophut and Nathon at the bottom. More on this on renting by area.
Deposits
Almost every shop asks for a deposit. Expect roughly 1,000–3,000 THB in cash for a 125cc, 3,000–10,000 THB for a 150–160cc, and 10,000–30,000 THB or more for a 300cc maxi-scooter. Like the rental price, this changes from shop to shop, so check on site.
Shops commonly want that cash plus a passport copy. Some ask to hold the original passport.
When you return the bike, have it checked while you are there and get the deposit back on the spot.
Insurance and what happens if you crash
A standard rental on Samui usually comes with little or no real insurance for the bike. If you damage it, expect to pay the repair cost at the shop's price. Optional damage cover, if offered, may still leave an excess you pay first. Ask what is covered and get it written on the contract.
Travel insurance is a separate question. Many policies do not pay for motorbike accidents if you ride without a valid licence for that class. Thai law requires a motorcycle licence (category A; a foreign one only together with an IDP showing A) and a helmet. Read insurance for scooter riders and renting without a licence before you rent.
If something goes wrong on the road: 1669 for an ambulance, 1155 for the Tourist Police.
Which class is worth the money
For most riders a 110–125cc automatic is the right buy. It is the cheapest, it handles the ring road and the beach roads without effort, and it is easy to park. If you are unsure between small engines, see 50cc or 125cc.
A 150–160cc makes sense if you ride two-up or plan steep inland roads like the mountain route, where a 125cc with two people climbs slowly and the brakes work hard on the way down.
A 300cc maxi-scooter is comfort, not need. Samui has no long fast roads, and the high deposit and repair costs are a real risk. I would only rent one if you already ride big scooters at home.
Questions
How much is a scooter rental per day on Koh Samui?
For a 110–125cc automatic, expect roughly 140–350 THB per day, more in high season and for one-day rentals. Prices change, so check at the shop.
Is it cheaper to rent a scooter for a month?
Yes, by a lot. A monthly rental on a 125cc is often 2,000–4,000 THB, which works out much cheaper per day than a weekly rate. Ask for the monthly price if you stay three weeks or more.
Should I leave my passport as a deposit?
Better not. Offer a cash deposit instead; most shops accept it. Film the bike with the owner before you leave so there is no argument about damage later.
Does the rental price include insurance?
Usually not in any meaningful way. Damage to the bike is normally paid by you at the shop's price, and optional cover varies, so ask what it includes and get it in writing.
Anton A.
I live on Koh Samui and have been riding the island for several years. Every road on these maps I rode myself — the track is a real GPS log. Spotted an error? Message me on Telegram: @abrameicev