Scooter Hire in Aitutaki: Where to Rent, Cost & More

With scooters being such a popular mode of transport in Aitutaki, most vehicle rental companies include them in their fleet.

Note that not all scooter rental companies provide helmets, as wearing one is not a requirement on Aitutaki.

See what makes each company different (or pretty much the same, as the case may be) in our scooter hire comparison below!

Rino's Rentals

Boasting the largest and most modern fleet of rental scooters and even bicycles in Aitutaki, Rino's Rentals is an easy go-to for scooter hire. Stay at their accommodation, Rino's Beach Bungalows (see 10 Best Family Resorts & Accommodations on Aitutaki), and you'll get a discount.

They also have semi-automatic scooters ready to go at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki and at their depot on the main road in Ureia. However, delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki for a very reasonable fee.

Scooters are approximately NZ$30 per day. Guests at Rino's Bungalows receive a NZ$10 discount on the daily scooter rate. Complimentary helmet hire is also available on request.

Book your scooter today with Rino's Rentals.

Lady D's Rentals

Pick up one of the Honda Vision or Honda Dio automatic scooters (or have them delivered to the airport free of charge) with Lady D's Rentals! Offering competitive pricing and flexible pick-up and drop-off locations, along with modern and well-maintained scooters, we don't see a reason not to choose Lady D's!

Scooters are approximately NZ$35 per day (delivery and petrol are extra, of course). Note that Lady D's offers weekly deals, so consider renting for 7+ days.

Aitutaki Car & Bike Hire

Aitutaki Car & Bike Hire offers a range of vehicles, including compact cars, people movers, SUVs, and scooters.

Hire an automatic Yamaha Mio or semi-automatic Yamaha Jupiter with under-seat storage. Pick-up is from their depot in Ureia, or they'll deliver to your resort.

Scooters cost around NZ$30 per day. Please note the 4% credit card fee and a NZ$10 administration fee. They provide free helmets and an orientation paper. Airport delivery is NZ$20, while accommodation delivery is NZ$10.

Ranginui's Retreat Rentals

Based at the budget accommodation, Ranginui's Retreat, this scooter rental company offers a limited selection of older-model scooters.

Guests at their accommodation in Ootu Beach receive a discount. Delivery/drop-off is available anywhere on Aitutaki. Ranginui's also offers helmet hire!

Kukiana Ltd

The new kid on the block, Kukiana Ltd, not only boasts nine Yamaha Mio i125 scooters for rent but also offers helmets for rent.

The small scooter rental company is based in Tautu village on Aitutaki. We will update this listing when more information becomes available.

How much does scooter hire cost in Aitutaki? Daily rental rates are very competitive between scooter hire companies, but below, we’ve listed the average prices for all the expenses involved in hiring a scooter. Please note that prices are approximate and subject to change, especially for fuel.

• Scooter daily rate – NZ$30-$35
• Fuel per litre – NZ$3.30-$3.80
• Scooter license – NZ$2.50

To work out fuel costs, check out travel distances around the island in our guide, Aitutaki Travel Times & Distances: How Long to Travel Aitutaki? Bearing in mind that scooters use around 2-3 l (0.5-0.8 gl) of fuel per 100 km (60 mi).

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for a Day on Aitutaki?

Scooter rental for just one day on Aitutaki is approximately NZ$33-$38, based on one-day rental rates and the scooter license. Additionally, you may need to top up your fuel tank depending on how much exploring you do around the island.

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for Five Days on Aitutaki?

Scooter rental on Aitutaki costs approximately NZ$153-$178 for five days, based on daily rental rates of NZ$30-$35 and the scooter license. Additionally, you'll need to factor in fuel depending on how much travelling you do around the island.

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for a Week on Aitutaki?

Scooter rental on Aitutaki is approximately NZ$213-$248 for seven days at NZ$30-$35 per day, including the scooter license. Additionally, you'll need to factor in fuel depending on how much travelling you do around the island.

Scooters are so easy to ride, and that’s one of the reasons why they are a favoured method for visitors and locals alike to get around. However, if you haven’t ridden a scooter before, then let’s relieve some of the unknown: how do you ride a scooter?

Your rental scooter will have a side stand or a centre stand to prevent the bike from toppling over. Hold onto the handlebars, relieve the pressure from the side stand and kick the side stand up. If it’s on a centre stand, sit on the bike and roll it forward until it's off the stand.

Get to grips with where the controls are. You should have the indicators within reach of one thumb: flick left to indicate left, right to indicate right and press to stop the indicators. Within reach of your other thumb, you should have a button or switch for your hazard lights.

Behind the handlebars are your brakes, just like a pushbike, to pull to slow down. One of your handlebars will twist, which is your throttle and gets your scooter moving!

Your scooter rental company will show you how to start the engine, depending on the model you have. Usually, it’s just a key-in-and-twist sort of job. They will also show you how to refuel your scooter – if they don’t, just ask if you’re unsure! You can find the gas stations listed in Information, Shops & Services on Aitutaki.

And it’s that simple!

The Road Rules of Aitutaki

It’s all well and good knowing how to ride a scooter, but you will also need to know the basic road rules of Aitutaki in order to keep yourself and others safe. The main rules you need to know are:

• Drive on the left side of the road.
• The maximum speed limit in most of Aitutaki is 40 kph.
• Speed limits are lower as signposted around school areas.
• The speed limit is 10 kph (6.2 mph) when overtaking a school bus.
• Give way (yield) to oncoming traffic.
• Helmets are not mandatory on Aitutaki, but recommended if you are offered one.
• Only two people are permitted on a motorcycle or scooter, seated astride, not sideways. Pillion passengers must sit behind the driver.

Check out more road rules in How to Drive in the Cook Islands + 10 Road Rules. We also give some tips specific to scooter riders in the 10 Tips for Riding a Scooter in the Cook Islands.