Scooter FAQs Victoria

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. Select motorcycles are able to travel on non-paved roads under certain circumstances. We place these restrictions so we can keep our equipment in the best possible condition. If you are planning a trip to Alaska or another trip that may require off-road travel, please contact Cycle BC before your rental. For more information, please visit our LINK TO PAGE

Yes, you can make a reservation by visiting our reservations page. Pick up is before 11am, with a minimum half or full day rental.

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 four or more riders. We would be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best trip possible.

We do not offer one way scooter rentals.

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.

It depends on which country you are from. In Canada, your licence needs to be in either English or French and have a valid motorcycle endorsement with an issue and expiry date (if applicable). We recommend you check with your local licencing 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 US 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. If you forget anything we always have extra gear at the shop that we are happy to lend you at no extra charge.

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.