Renting a Motorcycle in Thailand - What you Need to Know!

If you are planning to rent a motorcycle in Thailand, there are some things you MUST know ahead of time. We will go over all the necessary information so you should have no issues when renting a motorbike.

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[coryjackson]

Better to get your motorcycle endorsement on your license from your country and get your international drivers license. Because your travel/health insurance won’t pay if you don’t have a motorcycle license.

[Bandit-Iggy]

I have been living for 6 years in Thailand now and i would say law enforcement here are a whole lot friendlier and far more reasonable than anywhere's else in the world, also when Thai get stopped they are treated the same as farangs its always fine and respectful, have no worries riding Thailand as there is a lot of wild stories out there, now 70.000 km on my bike and 20.000 by car, also in Bangkok, i would not trade Thailand for any place else, good video.

[MikeRP]

Did you already do a video on getting your international driver's license?

[DiscoveringThailand]

Very informative, may I add to please consider enclosed foot wear and gloves, These areas are the 2nd and 3rd body parts after the head to hit the ground in an accident. We know its hot out there but save your skin ! Cheers

[trekm]

Conditions of my most recent insurance include, apart from following all laws, alcohol etc, must hold either a Thai licence OR full licence in my home country plus an International Drivers Permit (it's not a licence) and also a limit of up to 200cc unless I paid an additional policy fee.
Read the fine print - aware some companies have only a 125cc limit in basic coverage.

[SoloMetal]

What about additional insurance coverage of the rental bike? Do you have any pointers to get one?

[Flaresh]

Great video. Having ridden a rental bike in Chiang Mai I can confirm there are lots of police checkpoints. We were pulled over three times in a couple of weeks. We always wore helmets and had a International motorcycle license so never had any problems

[briandumont]

I'm going to reccomend Mr. Mechanic. When I was in Chiang Mai in October, I rented 2 different scooters and a big bike from them. They told me to video around and point out any scratches, etc. They offer insurance and back it personally. Best experience anywhere. And they take a photocopy of your passport so the deposit isn't bad. And no, I'm not paid by them!

[kashyap]

I dont have the international driving licence can there be issue to ride in Thailand?

[RichardTuckey-ycky]

Hi, can you take a test in Thailand on a motor cycle if you are staying less than 30 days without a visa ?

[annapurna-cv]

Yep, the police certainly do check for a license. And please wear a helmet. It is so NOT COOL not use a lid. Good vid

[andeebee]

Some of the more reputable vendors now insist on proof of a licence before they let you have a bike now. This is down to the Hugh amount of damage caused to the biked due to a lack of or no previous experiance .

[ammerudgrenda]

I bought a helmet in Chiangmai too, got a nice one for 1000 baht.
Got a couple of tickets too for not having a license. 500 baht each time.

[CasekAB]

just one very important thing missed in this Video; Travel insurance wont cover 3rd party claims if you are in accident, and it wont cover stolen motorbike or crashed motorbike. All travel insurances specific states that motorbikes and such is void. Renting a car is different and is covered with any insurance and credit card. For to be covered you need a 1st class motorbike insurance, which im sorry to inform that you cant get when renting a motorbike. And guess whose fault it is when you get into a accident with a thai?

[RickWijnsouw]

again greath info thx specialy i am coming to chaing mai in september and i want to do the loop now i know what to do

[PerplexedVet]

Thanks! I'm moving there in the future and wondering if I should sell my motorcycle in the states and get something when I get there, or try to import it? Would love to hear if you have any experience or stories about importing if possible.

[David-sifu]

Hello. Do you have any recommendations on bike rental companies? Which shop should I go to get a helmet?