Vespa rental & Tours of Paris – FAQ

What license to drive a Vespa in Paris France ?

Whatever you choose: a Vespa rental in Paris or a tour, in any case, to drive a 50cc scooter in France, the driver must be at least 18 years old. If the driver is born after 1988, he must be in possession of a current car driving licence. If the driver is born in 1988 or before, no driving licence is required.
To drive a 125 cc Vespa in Paris France, the driver must be at least 20 years old and in possession of a current motorcycle driving licence.

What models of Vespa and prices ?

All informations concerning models and prices of scooter rentals are HERE.

How do I choose my helmet’s size for my Vespa rental / Tour ?

Before booking your tour or vintage Vespa rental in Paris, choose your helmet size.

helmet Head size Vespa

To find your helmet size, measure the circumference of your head just above your ears and refer to the chart above to determine the correct size of helmet.

How many people participate in a Vespa tour of Paris ?

Because safety is not just a slogan, we choose to ALWAYS run our Vespa tours with people who know each others. This way, our private Vespa tours can guaranty the maximum safety. Moreover we can also personalize our tours and respond to everyone’s particular expectations. (for example, you can stop where and when you wish…and visit inside a monument!)

What about safety ?

Your safety is our priority. All our Vespas scooter are insured. Though we don’t give driving lessons, we will advise you on adopting the attitude of a good Parisian driver. Thousands of two-wheelers circulate the streets of Paris every day. Our objective is to help you navigate with ease so that you can enjoy the charms of the capital.

Can I keep the Vespa after my tour ? How long is the Vespa rental term ?

If you select one of our Tours, we suggest you keep the scooter until the following day. Then you’ll be able to explore Paris on your own, by night if you wish. In this case, the cost of a Vespa rental for a day is 49€ instead of 79€. You’ll keep the vespa for 24 hours, after your Tour. In any case, the vehicle rental is 24 hours.

Do you deliver the Vespas anywhere in Paris ?

No shop front but our Vespa rental delivery service is open 7 day a week including on Sunday. We’ll deliver your Vespa to your hotel anywhere in Paris! If you are outside Paris a small extra is charged for the inconvenience of transport.

Where can I park my Vespa ?

Paris has many open-air car parks for motorcycles all over the city. Motorcycle parks are marked with a blue “P” and a picture of a motorbike or the words “2 Roues” (2 wheels) will be written. With most of the monuments the scooter parking is directly in front, so very useful. During the night, you can leave your Vespa on a motorcycle parking lot outside, then you’ll need to lock the scooter with the U-bolt lock that we supply.
If you want a more secured parking for your Vespa, this website is for you : The Paris car park. They manage motorcycle parking space reservations via Internet on behalf of the Parking City Pass network. The Parking City Pass network includes several dozen Parisian motorcycle parks offering preferential prices to clients booking via the reservation centre.

When & how do I pay my Vespa rental / Tour of Paris ?

When you book your tour of Paris or your scooter rental in Paris, a deposit of 50 euros is required by credit card via a secure connection system (PayPal). The day of the rental/tour, you’ll be able to pay the rest of fees by cash or credit cards. We accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express.

Is it possible to get a personalized itinerary ? Special wishes ?

Yes ! Let us know your wish by e-mail.
Make your trip to Paris a memorable event is our goal. Even if we can’t realize all your wish, our knowledge of the city and network of contacts enable us to offer a customized service for last minute, easy access to special event reservations, sometimes even when they are sold out.

Who is your typical customer for a Vespa rental / Paris tour / Versailles Tour ?

We have a variety of customers over the seasons: friends, couples or even families (passengers must be at least 12 years old) who do not want to travel on a traditional large tour but who can use the help of a professional guide, especially after arrival in Paris; people in a hurry who stay in Paris just a couple of days before or after a convention and who want to maximize their time with a professional guide; travelers who want to benefit from our expertise and our knowledge of the city to capture Paris in broad perspective and then decide which district they find most appealing and want to see in more depth; well-experienced tourists who want to rent a Vespa in Paris for a few days because they know it’s convenient and more fun to move by Vespa than with any other transportation !

PARIS BY SCOOTER

  • Because safety is not just a slogan : our tours are ONLY private and for travelers who know one another
  • Our scooters are insured with the only valid insurance provider to scooter rental companies in Paris
  • ALL our tours are private : customize your tour of Paris, stopping anytime & anywhere YOU wish to visit monuments & museums...
  • Ride with your native French guide
  • Keep your Vespa after your tour

SCOOTER RENTALS

  • Save time : to rent your scooter, do it ONLINE!
  • We deliver to you everywhere in Paris
  • And we pick it up back from you wherever you want in Paris: your hotel, Eurostar, train station...
  • GPS available for a total freedom

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