Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find all you need to know about hiring a motorbike from us, from how to get here to what you need to bring with you. If you think we have missed anything drop us a line.
  • What sort of motorcycles do you rent and how much are they? (Back to top)
    See our motorcycle types and rates page.
  • What age do I need to be to rent a motorcycle? (Back to top)
    You need to be 25 or older and have held your motorcycle license for more than 2 years. (Exceptions to the age and length of time can be made however you need to tell us before you book and we will check it with our insurers).
  • Do I need an International Driving License? (Back to top)
    No, your driving license from the country in which you live will be all we need.
  • What documents do I need to rent a motorcycle? (Back to top)
    You need your motorcycle driving license and a passport.
  • I have a car driving license can I use it to rent a bike? (Back to top)
    No, In most countries you need to pass a motorcycle test to be allowed to ride a motorbike of over 125cc. To rent a motorbike from us your license (issued in the country in which you live) must allow you to ride a motorcycle of 700cc or 1200cc depending on which of our bikes you rent. You must also have held this license for a minimum of two years.
  • Is insurance included? (Back to top)
    Fully comprehensive insurance is included in the daily cost of your motorcycle rental. That is all you will need and covers all of Ireland, both North and South.
  • How much is the damage excess? (Back to top)
    Damage excess is £750. This amount will be reserved on your credit card when you collect your motorcycle. In the event of the motorbike being damaged or stolen that will be the maximum cost to you.
  • Can I ride the motorcycle offroad or on a racetrack? (Back to top)
    No. It is strictly prohibited using the motorcycle for any non-asphalt riding or using the motorcycle on a racetrack. There is no insurance coverage on the motorcycles for offroad or racetrack riding and you will be responsible for the full amount of the damages and loss of income.
  • Do you charge rental per day or per 24 hours? (Back to top)
    We charge rental per day. That means rental is charged for each calendar day you have a motorbike, for example if you collect a bike on Tuesday and return it on Friday you will be charged for 4 days.
  • Do I need to pay a deposit? (Back to top)
    Yes, to secure your booking you need to pay a 25% deposit. Once you have booked we will give you several ways to pay for example credit card, bank transfer or PayPal. The balance of the total is due four weeks before you arrive and we will contact you with the payment options at that stage.
  • What's included with my rental motorbike? (Back to top)
    • Unlimited Mileage
    • Full Hard Luggage
    • Comprehensive Insurance
    • Lots of Bike Extras
    • Garmin Zumo GPS
    • 24 hr Breakdown & Recovery Service
    • Maps, Routes & Advice
    • Easy Transfers from Belfast and Dublin cities or airports
  • Can I take one of your motorcycle outside Ireland? (Back to top)
    The standard insurance covers Ireland only but we can provide cover for other countries by special arrangement. Please contact us in advance if you are planning to travel outside Ireland with one of our motorbikes.
  • Can I carry a pillion passenger? (Back to top)
    Yes, you can carry a pillion passenger. This is covered under our standard insurance.
  • Are your motorcycle rentals for set periods? (Back to top)
    The minimum rental period is three days. After that it's up to you how many days you want it for. Rental can begin and end on any day.
  • Can I check if you have motorcycles available on the dates I want to travel? (Back to top)
    Sure. See our availability page.
  • My friends and I want to rent several motorbikes. Do you do group bookings? (Back to top)
    Yes, just get in touch and we will be happy to arrange that.
  • Do you just rent motorbikes or can you arrange a motorcycle holiday? (Back to top)
    We offer two types of packaged tours. They are guided motorcycle tours and self guided motorcycle tours, both include accomodation and motorcycle rental. So if you don't want to do all the planning yourself you can book one of these and then all you need to do is turn up and ride.
  • Do you do guided motorcycle tours? (Back to top)
    Yes we do, please see our Tours page. A guided tour is when you join a group of other bikers and are lead by an experienced tour guide. The group typically consists of people on our hire motorbikes and others who have brought their own motorbikes
  • What is included in the price of a guided motorbike tour? (Back to top)
    The price of a guided motorbike tour includes rental of motorcycle, experienced tour guide, B&B or 3 star hotel accommodation. Not included is fuel, food (except breakfast), drinks, ferries, parking, entrance to tourist sites, fines, tickets or any other costs you may personally incur during your trip.
  • How many miles per day does a guided motorcycle tour cover? (Back to top)
    Guided motorbike tours typically cover 120-150 miles per day. We feel this is the right amount to give you time to see the sights and 'smell the roses'. On a couple of the tours there days with higher mileage to allow us to get to an area of particular interest.
  • Do your guided motorbike tours have a support vehicle? (Back to top)
    No, all our bikes are fitted with luggage and tank bags are also available.
  • Where do you guided motorbike tours start and end? (Back to top)
    All our tours start and end at our premises.
  • Do you do self guided motorbike tours? (Back to top)
    Yes, see our self guided motorcycle tours page.
  • What is a self guided motorcycle tour? (Back to top)
    The concept of a self guided motorcycle tour consists of us giving you one of our rental motorcycles which has a GPS fitted. The route for each day of your tour is on the GPS and each night’s accommodation is pre-booked. There are no set dates so you can choose your own starting date. You can go on your own or with a group of friends. You pay an all-inclusive price for motorbike hire, GPS routes and accommodation. So, all you need to do is turn up and ride, safe in the knowledge that you will be riding the best motorbike roads in Ireland, staying in great biker friendly accommodation and seeing some of the best sights and attractions that Ireland has to offer.
  • What is included in the price of a self guided motorcycle tour? (Back to top)
    The price of a self guided motorbike tour includes rental of motorcycle, GPS routes, B&B or 3 star hotel accommodation. Not included is fuel, food (except breakfast), drinks, ferries, parking, entrance to tourist sites, fines, tickets or any other costs you may incur during your trip).
  • How many miles per day does a self guided motorcycle tour cover? (Back to top)
    Guided motorbike tours typically cover 120-150 miles per day. We feel this is the right amount to give you time to see the sights and 'smell the roses'. On a couple of the tours there days with higher mileage to allow us to get to an area of particular interest.
  • Do your self guided motorbike tours have a support vehicle? (Back to top)
    No, all our bikes are fitted with luggage and tank bags are also available.
  • Where do your self guided motorbike tours start and end? (Back to top)
    All our tours start and end at our premises.
  • How do I make a booking? (Back to top)
    You can go to our contact page and either fill in the form or send us an email and we will get back to you shortly to confirm the rental/tour.
  • How do I pay for my motorcycle rental? (Back to top)
    We accept all major credit cards and PayPal. Alternatively you may transfer payment by Internet Banking, BACS, IBAN or Swift Code to our bank account.
    A deposit of 25% is required to confirm your booking. The balance will be due 4 weeks before the first day of your rental or 5 weeks prior to the start of a tour. Payments can be made on our secure Make a Payment page.
  • Do you rent clothing / helmets? (Back to top)
    Yes, we have some helmets and rain suits for hire. The cost is £39 for helmets and £29 for rain suits, no matter how many days you need them for. We do not charge per day for hiring these, the total charge will always be the same. We find most people bring their own gear so we only keep a small supply. Please inform us at time of booking if you wish to rent either of these to ensure we have sufficient stock.
  • What gear do I need? (Back to top)
    It is a legal requirement to wear a helmet in Ireland so that's the minimum. We find most people want to bring their own protective gear so clothing is at your discretion but we do suggest you wear motorcycle protective clothing like a helmet, jacket, trousers, boots and gloves.
  • Do I need to bring a GPS? (Back to top)
    No, all our motorcycles have a Garmin Zumo GPS as standard. It's packed full of suggested routes and points of interest.
  • Can you help with route planning? (Back to top)
    Yes, We are happy to advise on routes. Just get in touch.
  • Do the motorcycles have luggage? (Back to top)
    Yes, all our motorbikes have panniers and a top box. Tank bag's are also available free of charge should you need some extra storage space.
  • How do I get from the airport to your location? (Back to top)
    You don't need to worry about that as you can easily transfer from Dublin and Belfast cities or airports. See our transfers page for all the details.
  • Can you store my excess luggage while I am renting the motorcycle? (Back to top)
    Yes, we are happy to store any luggage during your rental period.
  • Do you have a mileage limit? (Back to top)
    No, you can do as many miles as you want.
  • How many miles should I expect to cover in a day? (Back to top)
    That depends on how much you want to see but on average around 100-150 miles per day. Part of the fun of motorcycling in Ireland is taking the scenic route from A to B rather than racing along motorways.
  • What if the motorcycle breaks down? (Back to top)
    That is a very rare event but all our rental motorcycles are covered by 24hr breakdown and recovery service. If the motorbike can't be repaired at the roadside you will be taken to that day's destination and we will then replace the motorcycle.
  • Do you provide travel insurance? (Back to top)
    No, travel insurance is not included but we strongly recommend you arrange adequate cover for your trip and we suggest you check it covers you for riding a motorcycle as some policies do not.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland? (Back to top)
    We drive on the left side of the road in Ireland.
  • Do you have a refund policy? (Back to top)
    Yes, see it on our refund and cancellations page.
  • Do you have a privacy policy? (Back to top)
    Yes, see it on our privacy policy page.
  • What's the difference between the North and South of Ireland? (Back to top)
    The island of Ireland is made up of two countries. The 'North' or Northern Ireland , capital Belfast, is part of the United Kingdom. Hence the currency is British Pounds, distances are given in miles and speed limits in miles per hour. The 'South' or Republic of Ireland, capital Dublin, is an independent country whose currency is the Euro and where kilometres are used for measuring speed and distance. However, you can cross from one to the other without noticing as there are no border controls and we all drive on the left!. We have used the term Ireland to refer to the island as a whole, incorporating both countries. We highly recommend that you try to include North and South in your holiday to fully appreciate the beauty of Ireland.