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Karoo Bike Hire

Good day, our adventure motorbikes start from about R 1,250 a day, with 300 km included for rentals of six days or less. Do you need a bike for a holiday or for work?

Gqeberha Scooter Rentals

Hi, our 150 cc scooters are about R 400 a day, with delivery to Gqeberha on request. Which dates do you need, and what is your height in centimetres?

Cape Route Motorbikes

Hello, our BMW adventure bikes start from about R 3,100 a day in Cape Town, and we need a copy of your licence. How many days do you plan to ride?

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Bicycle and motorbike hire in South Africa: prices and rules

In South Africa a small motorbike or 150 cc scooter is hired from about R 400 a day in one local listing, while an adventure motorbike costs roughly R 1,250 to R 3,250 a day, according to rental websites in November 2026. Pedal bicycles are quoted differently, so ask for a rate. To compare prices for your dates and city, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (rental websites)
OptionTypical price
Small motorbike or 150 cc scooter, per dayabout R 400 (one local listing)
Adventure motorbike, 1 to 6 days, per dayR 1,250 to R 3,250
Extra kilometres on a 1 to 6 day rental (300 km included)R 4.50 per km
Collection or one-way feeR 1,000 to R 3,500

Licence and rental rules

To ride a motorbike you need a motorcycle licence. Getting one in 2026 costs roughly R 2,500 to R 6,000 including lessons, depending on your province, and a learner's licence is about R 350. A rider whose licence is written in English does not need an International Driving Permit to hire a vehicle in South Africa. Expect to show a copy of your licence, front and back, and one rental company asks for a Visa or Mastercard credit card for the insurance excess deposit on each motorcycle.

Season and when to ride

South Africa's summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so a hire starting in November falls at the end of spring. Book a summer trip early if you need a particular bike, because the summer months are when most trips are planned. Choose the season before you choose the route, since the same road can be a different ride in each season.

Delivery, kilometres and fees

Hire companies quote in rand per day and per kilometre, and distance is metric. One company includes 300 km in a rental of one to six days and charges R 4.50 for each extra kilometre, while rentals of seven days or more have unlimited kilometres. Delivery and collection cost extra: one company charges R 1,000 for a Sunday collection and R 1,000 for a drop-off under 50 km, with a higher one-way fee of R 3,500 in other cases. Ask whether delivery to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha is included.

What to write in your request

Say whether you want a bicycle, a scooter or an adventure motorbike, the engine size or model, the rider's height in centimetres, the gear you need (helmet, jacket, luggage), the number of riders, the start and end dates, and your city. If you want a longer lease, state the monthly rent you can pay, and say whether you can leave a deposit on a credit card.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the hire in your own words in the chat, and you can add a photo of the bike you have in mind. The AI asks for the missing details, looks through rental websites and listings in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their rate, deposit and delivery terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See also rentals and hire and sports and camping gear hire, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.

Questions and answers

How much does it cost to hire a motorbike in South Africa?

Small motorbikes are listed from about R 400 a day, and adventure bikes from about R 1,250 to R 3,250 a day, according to rental websites in November 2026. Delivery and extra kilometres are charged on top.

Do I need an International Driving Permit to hire a bike?

If your licence is written in English, you do not need an International Driving Permit to hire a vehicle in South Africa. Carry your licence, and expect to show a copy of both sides.

How much is a motorcycle licence?

Getting a motorcycle licence costs roughly R 2,500 to R 6,000 in 2026, depending on the lessons you need and your province. A learner's licence is about R 350.

Can I collect a bike in Gqeberha?

You can ask for collection or delivery in Gqeberha, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban or Cape Town in your request. A collection or one-way fee may apply, and the seller states it in the reply.

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