How much does it cost to rent a scooter on Koh Tao?

Prices vary by bike, season and how long you rent. Daily hire costs more per day than weekly or monthly rental; listings on KOHlist show the owner's price and period, so you can compare.

Should I leave my passport as a deposit?

It's best not to. Ask for a cash deposit instead, keep a written receipt, and photograph the bike's condition with the owner before you ride away.

Scooter & motorbike rental on Koh Tao

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A scooter is how most people get around Koh Tao. Rental shops and private owners on KOHlist rent small automatic scooters — mostly 110–125cc Honda Click, Honda Scoopy, Yamaha Fino and similar — by the day, week or month — monthly rentals are usually much cheaper per day than daily hire.

Before you pay: photograph or film the bike all round with the owner, check the brakes, tyres and lights, and agree in writing what the deposit covers. Ask whether the bike has valid compulsory insurance (พ.ร.บ.) and road tax — the sticker on the bike shows the tax year.

Leaving your passport as a deposit is common but risky; many shops accept a cash deposit or a copy instead. Never ride without a helmet.

Riding a motorbike in Thailand legally needs a motorcycle licence — a Thai licence, or an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles carried with your home licence. Police checkpoints fine riders without one, and many travel insurance policies won't pay for a motorbike accident without a valid licence and a helmet.

On Koh Tao, many roads are steep and some are unpaved (Tanote, Aow Leuk, Shark Bay side roads). Rental shops may charge for any scratch — record the bike's condition carefully before you leave.

Questions

How much does it cost to rent a scooter on Koh Tao?: Prices vary by bike, season and how long you rent. Daily hire costs more per day than weekly or monthly rental; listings on KOHlist show the owner's price and period, so you can compare.
Do I need a licence to rent a scooter on Koh Tao?: Riding a motorbike in Thailand legally needs a motorcycle licence — a Thai licence, or an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles carried with your home licence. Police checkpoints fine riders without one, and many travel insurance policies won't pay for a motorbike accident without a valid licence and a helmet.
Should I leave my passport as a deposit?: It's best not to. Ask for a cash deposit instead, keep a written receipt, and photograph the bike's condition with the owner before you ride away.

Guides

Getting a Thai motorbike licence on Koh Samui (and riding legally on Phangan and Tao)When an International Driving Permit is enough, how foreigners get a Thai motorcycle licence at the Department of Land Transport, and what the tests involve.Buying a used scooter on the islands: the green book, tax and transferWhat the motorbike green book is, what to check before buying a second-hand scooter on Samui, Phangan or Tao, and how to transfer ownership.

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