UK Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

Here’s our recommended motorcycle rental and tour companies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

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Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies in the UK

Please contact the companies listed on this page directly for more information.

Overland Motorcycle Tours

France, Spain, Morocco, Alps

“We specialize in road and adventure tours, fully or self-guided starting from the UK or Barcelona, Spain. We also have a range of hire bikes available. Whether you’re a new or experienced, come and ride the best roads with Overland Motorcycle tours!

Services: Road or Adventure tours, guided tours, self-guided tours and bike hire.

Rental bikes: BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, Triumph.

Rental prices: From £65 a day.

Tours prices: The Pyrenees tour is from £1,095 (single rider shared room) and Morocco is from £1,325 (single rider shared room).

Insurance: Yes it’s included with rental bikes and also breakdown cover 

Kit availability: No. But there are a few helmets available on request. 

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Overland Motorcycle Tours

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Kingsbridge, UK and Barcelona, Spain

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  www.overlandmotorcycletours.com

Scotland Motorcycle Rental Jay Pitt

Scotland Motorcycle Rental 34 600 796 808 (Whatsapp)

Scotland Motorcycle Rental overlandmotorcycletours@gmail.com

Globe  European Tours: This company is also on our Europe Tour Companies page.

Magellan Motorcycle Tours

UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Bosnia, Croatia, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Morocco, USA, Canada, Cuba

“Magellan prides itself on the best customer service in the industry. We treat our customers as if they were a part of our family.”

Services: Guided, self-guided, private and custom motorcycle tours throughout the UK, Europe, North America and Cuba. Customers can use either a rental bike provided by Magellan or use their own bike on any of their tour services. 

Rental bikes: A wide range of machines from the latest BMW R 1250 GS to the Ducati Multistrada 950 and Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. 

Rental prices: From £92 per day (rental bikes are included in the USA tours).

Tours: Tours start from £995. Check out their handy world map page to see what’s on offer. 

Insurance: Yes, if renting. 

Kit availability: No.

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Magellan Motorcycle Tours

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Saint Agnes, UK

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  www.magellanmotorcycletours.co.uk

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Felix Billington

Scotland Motorcycle Rental 018 72 2 114 56

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  info@magellan.co.uk

Globe European Tours: This company is also on our Europe Tour Companies page.

Check out Felix’s guide to Austria: 6 Things to do on an Austria Motorcycle Tour

Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies in Scotland

Passing Places

“Passing Places Tours offer fun and interesting tours without the usual expense. We also run charity events and rides.”

Services: Guided tours of Scotland and charity events such as the Sunart Wildcat Rally. We also offer “pay what you feel” camping trips. 

Rental bikes: We don’t offer bike rental but can put you in touch with people that do.

Tour prices: They vary depending on what you’re after. We offer camping trips where you pay what you think the trip was worth as well as other trips. Get in touch to discuss what you’d like to do.

Further reading: Mike is Mad or Nomad’s UK and Europe Touring Expert. You can check out his Ultimate Scotland Tour, Norway Travel Guide and Best Alp Routes guides to name a few in the Europe Destinations section. 

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Scotland ultimate motorcycle route

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Scotland 

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  www.passingplacestours.com

Scotland Motorcycle Rental   Mike Taylor, Owner

Scotland Motorcycle Rental +44 7773 018 883

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  info@passingplacestours.com

 

Haggis Tours

“We are voted No 1 in Scotland for Motorcycle Hire & Tours. We let our feedback do the talking, check us out online.”

Services: We offer everything from motorcycle and equipment hire right up to fully bespoke tours around The Highlands & Islands of Scotland, the UK and  even into Europe.

We handle motorcycle rentals under the NC500 Moto Experience website and tours under Haggis Tours. It’s one and the same company.  

Rental bikes: We have a range of bikes from the new Yamaha MT03, several BMW GS varieties, Honda NC700X, Harleys-Davidsons and more. The list is ever expanding and changing year on year.

Rental prices: Prices start at £60 per day.

Tour prices: Prices vary depending on how you customise the tour. They can be as low as £300 or as high as you like. It’s best to get in touch with a rough idea of what you’re looking for and we can give you a fairly accurate indication on price.

Insurance: Included, along with all bike safety gear and breakdown cover amongst other things. 

Kit availability: Kit is included for the rider as standard. Pillion gear is around £15 per day.

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Haggis Scotland Motorcycle Rental

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Inverness, Scotland 

Scotland Motorcycle Rental Rent: nc500motoexperience.co.uk

Scotland Motorcycle Rental Tours: haggistours.co.uk

Scotland Motorcycle Rental   Keith Bousfield, Manager

Scotland Motorcycle Rental +44 (01463) 800 041

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  info@haggistours.co.uk

 

Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies in Northern Ireland 

For companies in the Republic of Ireland visit the Ireland Rentals page

Flyride Ireland 

Flyride Ireland has been described as the “Friendliest motorcycle rental on the planet”. They make renting a motorcycle incredibly easy with their unique online booking system.  

Services: Motorcycle and scooter rentals, self-guided and guided tours.

Rental bikes: Honda Africa Twin 1000, NC750X & CB500X motorcycles and Honda PCX125 & SH300 scooters

Rental prices: From £50 – £125 per day

Tour prices: From £125 to £1500

Insurance: Comprehensive insurance with roadside assistance

Kit availability: Full riding gear provided

 

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flyride ireland motorcycle rental

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  www.flyrideireland.com

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  Tim Allen

Scotland Motorcycle Rental +4428 9261 3221

Scotland Motorcycle Rental  timallen@flyrideireland.com

  

FAQs on UK Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

No, sorry. Mad or Nomad do not offer any rentals, tours or services. Please contact the companies listed on this page directly. 

This page displays motorcycle rental and tour companies from around the world. We do a lot of research into these companies before adding them and speak to the managers and owners. Many of the companies we have also used in the past or have met the owners while travelling.

While we have collected them all together in one place for your ease, we take no responsibility in your business with them. We’re simply showcasing companies in one easy-to-use place and are not involved with your dealings with them. Any business you have with these companies is at your own risk. We will not be held liable or responsible in any way.   

Take a video on your phone of the entire bike, do a walk around and film the condition of the chain, fairings, tyres, any bumps, dents and scratches. By doing so, you can’t get caught out and blamed for something you didn’t do when you return it.

Check the wheel bearings, chain, oil, coolant, brakes, clutch and that the handlebars are straight. Tyres need a decent amount of tread and should be suitable for the terrain you’re riding in. Take it for a short test ride and don’t feel pressured or rushed. Go with your gut and if there’s anything that catches your eye, speak to the owners immediately.

This is down to personal preference, where you’re riding and what’s available. If you’re renting or joining a motorcycle tour in the States and you’re going to be primarily on road, then you may want to opt for a big touring bike. If you’re headed to rural or mountainous countries and are going off-road in Central Asia for example, then go for a mid-weight single-cylinder. 

We usually find lighter and cheaper rental bikes are better because they’re less stress, you don’t have to worry about dropping them all the time, are easier to fix and more fun.

For more info on choosing the right motorcycle for your trip, have a look at the below guide and also check out the adventure bikes page too. 

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We recommend lightweight and comfortable gear suitable for the climate you’re travelling in. If you’re heading to a particularly cold place, then go for Gore-Tex pro laminate. 

But, the best all-round option is ventilated, light and comfy adventure bike gear. Take the thermal and waterproof liners out and leave them at home. Take a cheap pair of waterproof throwovers and a compressible down jacket that can be stuffed into a small bag. You can use both items as layering if it’s cold and rainy and they double up when off the bike and will reduce the amount of gear you have to take with you in your luggage. 

It’s always better to take your own bike gear over renting or using kit from the rental company. You know your own stuff fits, works and is comfortable – especially your helmet. The last thing you want is to get a few days into your trip and get a headache from a tight lid. 

Check out our riding gear article for more info on how to choose the right clothing and the guides section for our recommended kit. 

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Contact the rental or tour company and ask what luggage the bike comes with. Your bike might come with soft bags, hard boxes, a top box or nothing at all. 

You can often leave the gear you don’t want to take with you on the trip at the rental or tour company’s headquarters. So you can travel on a plane with a larger kit bag and just take the bag and gear you need on the bike. 

The type of luggage you need depends on the type of trip you’re on, how much off-roading you’re doing and how long you’re going for. 

A good option is to go for a waterproof duffle bag and a pair of Rok Straps as this type of luggage setup can be fastened to any bike’s pillion seat and you don’t need racks. And take an additional small and light rucksack for your important gear (camera, passport etc) so you don’t have to worry about it when off the bike. 

For more info on choosing your motorcycle luggage, check out our guide page below.

READ MORE: Adventure Bike Luggage Guides

Companies may offer motorcycle insurance as an optional extra, include it in the price or not offer it at all. This again depends on the country you’re riding in. 

It’s worth getting insurance if you can and ask what the excess is as you will usually be liable for damage to the bike. 

Motorcycle insurance is separate from personal travel insurance. This is incredibly important and you need to be very careful when choosing your personal insurance policy because the fine print often won’t cover you for bikes over 125cc, renting, touring or using a bike as your main mode of transport.

Check out our Admin section as you’ll find detailed guides on personal insurance, paperwork and safety on the road. 

READ MORE: Admin Guides

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