Providenciales Scooter & Moped Rentals

Are Scooters Safe?

The Turks and Caicos unfortunately has a higher proportion of poor drivers than is typically experienced in the United States and United Kingdom. As is also the case with cycling, it’s best to be aware of the road safety considerations.

Scooters are generally safe to drive in the tourism districts of Grace Bay, the Bight, Turtle Cove, and Leeward, however, we advise avoiding the hectic road conditions of Leeward Highway and South Dock Road.

The scenic regions of Chalk Sound, Taylor Bay, Sapodilla Bay and Silly Creek are accessed by the above-mentioned routes, so if you’re staying at a vacation villa in these areas, we recommend going with a car.

Some residential regions of Providenciales are accessed by unpaved roads, including parts of the Long Bay, Turtle Tail and Discovery Bay regions. It’s generally not pleasant to drive a scooter on an unpaved and dusty road.

We highly advise that you review Driving in the Turks and Caicos for information on hazards, traffic signs and roundabouts.

You may also be interested in Districts and Areas of Providenciales for information on the island layout and distances.

It’s fun to drive something interesting and unique when on vacation on a tropical island. A possible alternative to scooters can be a soft top Jeep Wrangler, and there are both stock and upfitted Jeep rentals available.

Rates and Reservations

Grace Bay Road and the Leeward Development on Providenciales

Roads in Grace Bay and Leeward, Providenciales.

Unlike some other Caribbean destinations, scooters tend not to be any less expensive to rent than economy level cars, especially considering that many rental scooters and mopeds are suitable only for a single rider.

Depending on the type of machine, rates range from about $55 per day for a basic variant to $90 for a specialty scooter such as a tandem Vespa.

We advise reserving your rental well in advance of your visit, as scooter rental fleets are limited. Daily and weekly rates typically available.

Government tax and third party liability insurance may be added to posted rental rates, so confirm before you book. The use of helmets is typically complimentary.

Minimum Renter Age

Minimum renter age generally depends on the insurance carrier of the vehicle rental agency. The majority of local businesses require a minimum age of 25 to rent (the same for a car), however, a few companies do have a lower requirement age of 21.