Scooter FAQs Vancouver

The scooters are considered limited speed vehicles and reach a maximum speed of about 60km/hr, which means they are not permitted on highways. Also, scooters cannot be driven or parked on sidewalks or pathways, and we do not allow scooters or any of our vehicles to be used off-road.

Scooters are not allowed to travel on non-paved roads.

Yes, you can make a reservation by visiting our reservations page.

Please note, we do have almost 40 scooters available to rent. On weekdays we will most likely have a scooter available for a drop-in hourly rental. On weekends we tend to be busy and recommend reservations.

We cannot deliver equipment to your hotel. We need the renter and, if applicable, the passenger to be present at the time of rental in order to fill out contracts. While you are at the shop, we can outfit you with proper fitting riding gear and make any adjustments to the bike so you can have the best experience possible.

We do not have after-hours drop-offs. We need a Cycle BC employee to be present to check you in and thoroughly inspect the equipment.  We also want to ensure that you have had a great trip!

Please get in touch with us directly if you are planning a trip for six or more riders. We would be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best trip possible.

Check out our promotions page to see what special deals we are currently offering.

We do not offer one way scooter rentals.

Yes, we offer secure storage for anything you would like to leave behind, free of charge. As well, you can ship luggage to our office in advance of your rental to save money on your flight.  Please contact us if you would like to take advantage of this service.

On average you should be able to travel at least 150km on a 5L tank of gas, however, you should always carefully monitor your gas gauge.

A valid driver's license or novice license is required for all scooter rentals. Renters with a learner's license are not permitted to rent a scooter. A valid International Driver's Permit is required for licenses that do not meet Canadian standards. We recommend you check with your local licensing offices before you travel to Canada to make sure.

Due to safety concerns we recommend that you can at least ride a bicycle before attempting to ride a scooter. We do have two seater scooter options that are great to ride on as a passenger!

Of course! The helpful and professional staff at Cycle BC Rentals are happy to show you how. From controls to driving we make sure you're comfortable with the scooter before we get you on the road!

Given the nature of our business, our hours do change throughout the year.  Our hours of operation at listed on our contact page.

If you are from BC we require that you have at least a class 7 (N) or class 5 driver's licence to rent. If you are from outside of BC we require that you carry a valid license from your country of origin that allows you to drive a vehicle without supervision. For more information on licensing please go to ICBC 

The two most important things you will need to rent are a valid driver's licence and a credit card. Outside of that a camera and a sense of adventure are always recommended!

We do not have any requirements on what you need to wear during a rental, although we do have some suggestions. In the summertime we recommend that you wear jeans or shorts, closed toed shoes and have a sweater along just in case. In spring or fall you should dress warm, we recommend that you bring along a warm waterproof jacket and gloves.

Check out our suggested routes page for trip and route ideas. Feel free to ask Cycle BC if you need help planning a route for your trip.