Where to Rent a Vespa: the 15 Best Self-Drive Days Worldwide

1.Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Take the wheel of a manual 1960s Fiat 500 on a guided route from Florence into the Tuscan hills. Guides such as Ado, Chris, Leo, and Alex handle the convoy, radio support, and driving briefing. Expect scenic stops, San Miniato al Monte, and a Tuscan meal.

“This was such an amazing experience. Meeting location was easy to find and transportation to garage was smooth. Our guide Ado was exceptional and made the experience worth it providing us with insightful facts at each stop. The Fiat 500 was clean and was great everything worked with no issues. Our tour guide Ado gave us walkie talkies to communicate in case we encountered any issues (such as stalling the vehicle). We made a couple stops before eating at a restaurant with such an amazing view. Would recommend this to anyone trying to see the Tuscany region.”

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2.Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Tuscan Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Drive a restored 1960s Fiat 500 from Scandicci into the Chianti hills with a guide leading the convoy. After scenic country roads and photo stops, visit a 15th-century wine estate for tastings and a light lunch of Tuscan meats and cheeses. Manual driving skills are essential.

“Must know how to drive a manual! Cars are not automatic! Other than that it was a great experience. I would recommend to anyone staying in Florence!”

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3.Vespa Rental in Rome 24 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Pick up a 125cc Vespa from Eco Move Rent near Termini Station and explore Rome independently for 24 hours. Mauro and the staff provide riding instructions, helmets, a lock, a city map, and route tips. You need a valid license, an International Driving Permit outside the EU, and solid two-wheel experience.

“We stayed on the outskirts of central Rome and decided to rent a Vespa for the day to see the sights, which we ended up extending for our whole trip out of fun and convenience. The staff were absolutely wonderful and gave my husband driving lessons before letting us take off. It was far and away the best means to enjoy the city, if you know how to drive one and have solid nerves. Will go down as one of my favorite experiences on our 2 week honeymoon!”

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4.Guided Vespa Tour with Self-Drive or as a Passenger

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 167 reviews · from $132

Join Francesco or another Rome by Vespa guide for a 2.5-hour ride through Rome’s center, from the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain to Janiculum Hill and Trastevere. Drive your own Piaggio Vespa if you have solid scooter experience, or ride with a professional driver.

“By far the hilight of our time in Rome. Francesco was so entertaining, telling the history of Rome in a really interesting and fun way. Was the best way to see all the sights, zooming round all the back streets, parking up and surprise! There’s the Trevi Fountain or Spanish steps. We shared a bike, however the drivers for others were competent and safe. Give it a go, you won’t regret it!”

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5.Rome 24-Hour Vespa Primavera Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · 1 day

Pick up a Vespa Primavera at Via Cavour 80 and explore Rome for 24 hours with unlimited mileage. You get helmets, a rear trunk, disposable liners, and an anti-theft chain. GPS is available on request. You must already know how to ride a scooter and bring a valid license.

“We really enjoyed the mobility of the scooter given Rome is a big city and the metro is hectic. Luca and the rest of the team were very helpful and efficient in the rental process. Highly recommend. You can also rent for more days with the company.”

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6.Vespa 125cc Daily rental ( Rome Termini & Vatican )

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 1 - 3 days

Pick up a modern 125cc Vespa near Rome Termini or the Vatican, learn the basics of safe scooter operation, and set off with helmets, insurance, a lock, a map, and local route advice. Rentals run from one to three days and suit confident riders aged 18 to 70.

“Het was echt heel erg leuk, zeker aan te raden. Je kan echt meer uit de stad halen op deze manier! Wij hadden een 125cc scooter gehuurd voor 24uur vanaf 10:00, wel was het jammer dat wij €10 toeslag moesten betalen als wij hem in dezelfde avond wilde terugbrengen, terwijl je hem dan natuurlijk eigenlijk korter hebt.”

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7.125cc Vespa Primavera 24-, 48-, or 72-Hour Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1 day

Pick up a 125cc Vespa near Termini Station or arrange hotel delivery, then ride to the Colosseum, Forum, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, and Vatican City. You need to be 18 or older, hold a valid driving license, and know how to ride a scooter. Rental periods range from 12 hours to one week.

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8.Vespa Self Drive Tour in Rome (Experience is a must!!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Best value

Ride your own Vespa through Rome for about three hours with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at the Mouth of Truth, Janiculum Hill, the Orange Garden, the Pyramid, and other landmarks. Guides such as Cuma, Stefano, Simon, and Leonardo are praised for lively stories and patient help.

“This was one of the best experiences in Rome. It was a great way to see the city and learn the history from the tour guide. A 3-hour ride around Rome is a very unique way to explore the city, Sametime was so much fun. We are so lucky the day we ride is a sunny day. But if you want full experience, you really need to know how to ride a scooter.”

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9.Florence Vespa Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Pick up a Vespa or scooter near Florence Station, get safety instructions and a map or GPS, then set your own route to Piazzale Michelangelo, Chianti, Greve, or Siena. Staff members including Alex, Luca, Lucca, and Diego are praised for practical advice. Gas and a refundable €500 deposit are extra.

“When I asked my son and nephew what adventures they wanted to do in Florence, Italy...all they said was "no horses" lol. I experienced riders, I choose to rent us all Vespas and I have no regrets at all! This activity will go down in the books as one of the most enjoyable and exciting adventures we have had in our journeys. Although I had pre-ordered 3 Vespas, we ended up with 2 Vespas and a scooter but we really had no complaints as both were fun and easy to ride. Navigating our way out of, and back into the city, was a bit wild, stressful, (and terrifying) but once…”

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10.Vespa Primavera 24 Hour Rental in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 1 to 7 days (approx.)

Pick up a clean, late-model Vespa from Miguel at Vespa Madeira Scooter Rent in Funchal and choose your own route around Madeira. The rental includes two helmets, jackets, gloves, insurance, a top case, and a phone holder. Hire it for one to seven days.

“Me and my husband had a really nice experience with Miguel. He is very helpful and informative. The vehicle is in very good condition, the helmet and windbreaker are provided clean and fresh.”

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11.Corfu 300cc Vespa Scooter Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Rent a 2022 Vespa GTS 300cc from Katerina and Nikolaos in Corfu Town for about 12 hours. You get two helmets, unlimited kilometers, insurance, a top case, phone mount, and a custom map with four routes across northern, eastern, western, and southern Corfu.

“Katerina and her husband Nikolaos are both hard working and have great equipment/Vespa's. They supply you with map of different possible routes and estimated times to complete. Scan the QR code and the route goes to your maps on your iPhone. There is a phone holder so it's easy to follow the map while riding. Nickolaos gives you great instruction on operating a Vespa which is much different than the Harley I ride in the USA. My wife and I only wish we were able to spend another day or two so we could see the whole island. We were on a cruise ship and Katerina rode her Vespa over…”

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12.Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Sunset Drive and Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Drive a manual vintage Fiat 500 in a guide-led convoy from Scandicci into the Chianti hills. Guides such as Bella, Nico, Carlo, and Mattia provide patient instruction, photo stops, and local insight before aperitivo, Tuscan snacks, and Chianti wine.

“Bella and Phillipo were lovely and we had a great time cruising the hills of Tuscany in our vintage Fiat 500. Our 6 year old loved it too!”

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13.Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Meet Bella and her team outside Florence, learn to handle a manual vintage Fiat 500, and follow the lead car through Chianti country. Stop for photos, then enjoy lunch, local wine, olive oil, and family hospitality at a villa before returning to the meeting point.

“This trip was fantastic. Very well organised, the cars were in fantastic condition and the views driving around Tuscany were exceptional. The lunch was very nice, lots of local fresh produce and plenty of wine to wash it down! We had a good chat and laugh with the other people on the tour. The double clutch took a bit of getting used too but after that it felt really special to be driving around Tuscany in a piece of history. Especially with the excellent music playing to accompany us!”

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14.Rome Tours in Vespa Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $204

Join a private, customizable Vespa tour led by a local guide and assistant. Drive your own automatic scooter, or ride as a passenger, while following a route through Piazza del Popolo, the Vatican, Gianicolo, Trastevere, Aventino, and other Rome highlights. Ice cream and coffee are included.

“So helpful, caring & safe. I rented a scooter with my 11 year old. I was a little rusty, but they were so patient & made sure I was safe before I left. With my Daughter on the back, I drove it through the city & explored the beautiful sights. The shop even answered my S.O.S call out of hours to help me when I lost my confidence and even arranged to collect the scooter. Although I found driving the scooter in such busy traffic scary, the team could not have done more to make sure I was safe and supported. One thing checked off the Rome 'must do' list.…”

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15.Rome Vespa Primavera 125 cc Rental – 48 Hours Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $155

Pick up a Vespa Primavera 125 cc at CMC Scooter Colosseum on Via dei SS. Quattro, near the Colosseum. Adolfo and his staff provide a short handover, local route tips, helmets, insurance, a lock, and overnight parking at the shop. You need an EU or international driving license and scooter experience.

“Short uncomplicated introduction and handover of the Vespa and then great sightseeing and driving to all possible sights !Auto-translated”

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