Scooter rental in Protaras

If you’re looking for a cheap and fun way to get around on vacation, scooter hire in Protaras Cyprus could be the solution to your problem. Cheaper and less hassle than car hire, it’s perfect for vacationers of all ages looking for an easy way to see more of the island. Even if you’re staying in an apartment or hotel, they don’t take up a lot of space, so you can park them pretty much anywhere within reason, too. There are plenty of scooter and motorbike shops dotted around the strip and the main road from Protaras to Ayia Napa including ‘the brothers’ who have been renting scooters at the resort for years and Yamessos on the main road so finding a good deal it should be easy. .

Unless you spend the other fifty weeks of your year living on another planet, you know that the roads are dangerous places and the roads on the Island are no exception. So if you are considering renting a scooter in Protaras, Cyprus or anywhere else, safety should be your main consideration. However, it would appear that the heads in Cyprus are a different shape or size than the rest of the world. Why else would so many cyclists be flying without a crash helmet attached to them? Maybe they are plowing under the misconception that the other vehicles and immovable objects on the roads of the islands are made of rubber or something. So be sure to use the slider lid provided by the rental shop.

If you have chosen to take your vacation as a package tour, chances are good that during your representatives’ welcome meeting the topic of scooter rental in Protaras, Cyprus will come up. They will also likely advise you NOT to rent anything on two wheels. This may have something to do with all the broken and mangled guests they will have dealt with due to two-wheeler accidents on the roads of the islands. It is almost certain that many of these accidents are caused by people who have never ventured on two wheels before in their lives. Jumping right on a scooter without thinking about the potential dangers involved is not the best way to start your vacation.

So if you still love to fly the open road on two wheels, just think about safety before you jump right in and rent something. Listen to the guy in the workshop because he will be able to advise you on the safe use of the machine he is renting. Always, always wear a safety helmet and remember that you will be invisible to motorists. They are programmed to see and react to other cars and often don’t see two-wheeled road users until it’s too late. To the best of my knowledge (at the time of writing), anyone holding an EU style car driver’s license or equivalent can drive a “rev and go” style scooter up to 125cc capacity and carry a passenger as well. However, these machines are not allowed on the motorways and if you are in any doubt about your right to travel, check first as the legislation changes. So stay safe and make the most of your scooter rental in Protaras Cyprus because it’s still a great way to see the island.