Scooter Hire in the Marshall Islands: Where to Rent, Cost & More

Scooter hire is currently centred on Majuro, where Kin Iokwe Rentals offers automatic mopeds for travellers who want an affordable alternative to taxis and rental cars.

Kin Iokwe Rentals

About: Based in Rairok, Kin Iokwe Rentals offers automatic scooters and mopeds suitable for solo travellers. Its introductory rates make it an affordable option for short trips along Lagoon Road or longer journeys towards Laura.

The company also rents mountain bikes, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment, making it a handy one-stop shop for travellers planning to explore both Lagoon Road and the lagoon itself.

For more on the latter, check out The Guide to Kayaking & Paddleboarding in the Marshall Islands and The Ultimate Guide to Cycling in the Marshall Islands.

Pick-up and drop-off locations: Kin Iokwe Rentals, Lagoon Road, Rairok, Majuro. Kin Iokwe Rentals operates out of the house immediately east of the landfill. Scooters can be collected directly from Kin Iokwe Rentals' base.

Delivery to hotels and other accommodations can be arranged. Airport delivery may also be possible, although this should be confirmed when booking due to the distance from the rental base.

Scooters available include: Kin Iokwe Rentals offers automatic mopeds/scooters suitable for solo travellers.

The scooters do not have built-in storage compartments, so bring a small backpack or another secure way to carry your belongings.

Further Services and Inclusions:

• Helmet included
• Accommodation delivery available
• Cash payments only
• Mountain bikes for adults and children available
• Solo and two-person kayaks available
• Paddleboards available
• Snorkelling equipment available

Approximate Price: Prices are subject to change. Scooter rentals cost approximately US$20-$30 per day.

How much does scooter hire cost in the Marshall Islands? We've listed the average prices for all of the expenses involved in hiring a scooter below. Note that prices are approximate and are subject to change (especially fuel)!

• Scooter/day - US$20-$30
• Helmet/day - FREE
• Petrol/gallon - US$7.85-$8.30
• Unlimited kilometres - FREE.

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for a Day in the Marshall Islands?

The average scooter rental for just one day in the Marshall Islands is approximately US$20-$30 per day.

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel top-up at the end of your rental - Approximately US$2.80 when travelling around 31 mi (50 km), based on an estimated fuel economy of 25 mi (40 km) per litre

Total: Combining the rental and estimated fuel cost, expect to pay approximately US$23-$33 for one day with a scooter. This estimate does not include optional accommodation or airport delivery, a security deposit or damage charges.

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for Five Days in the Marshall Islands?

The average scooter rental in the Marshall Islands is approximately US$100-$150 for five days (that's US$50-$60 per day), based on the standard daily rate of US$20-$30.

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel top-up at the end of your rental - Approximately US$11-$12 when travelling around 124 mi (200 km)

Total: Combining the rental and estimated fuel cost, expect to pay approximately US$110-$165 for five days with a scooter.

How Much is it to Hire a Scooter for a Week in the Marshall Islands?

Scooter rental costs approximately US$140-$210 for seven days, based on the standard daily rate.

Additional mandatory costs to take into consideration:

• Fuel top-up at the end of your rental - Approximately US$17 when travelling around 186 mi (300 km)

Total: Combining the rental and estimated fuel cost, expect to pay approximately US$157-$227 for seven days with a scooter.

Scooters are so easy to ride, and that's one of the reasons why they are a favoured method to get around for visitors. 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, you know, stop 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, simply sit on the bike and roll the bike forward until the bike is 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 in order 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 in Majuro.

And it's that simple!

The Road Rules of the Marshall Islands

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

• Drive on the right side of the road.
• Riders and passengers must wear safety helmets.
• The speed limit is 15 mph (24 kph) near schools during opening and closing times, churches on Sunday mornings and public gatherings, 25 mph (40 kph) in business and residential areas, 40 mph (64 kph) outside business and residential areas, unless signs show otherwise.
• Only one pillion passenger may be carried at a time.
• At roundabouts, give way to vehicles approaching from the left.
• All vehicles are allowed to make a free left-hand turn at all intersections when clear, except where controlled by traffic lights with left-turning lights.
• When turning left, give way to an oncoming vehicle turning right.
• At an uncontrolled T-intersection, all traffic from a terminating road (bottom of the T) should give way to all traffic on a continuing road (top of the T); remember "Top of the T goes before me!"
• If you are involved in an accident, whether directly or indirectly from the use of your motor vehicle, you must stop your vehicle unless it is unsafe for you to do so. In which case you must drive directly to the nearest Police Station and report the accident.

If you find any of these road rules confusing or just want to see the full list of road rules in the Marshall Islands, take a look at the Motor Traffic Act published by the Marshall Islands Legislation.

We also lay down more simple rules in How to Drive in the Marshall Islands + 10 Road Rules You Need to Know.

Scooters in the Marshall Islands and Dogs

Roaming dogs are common in the Marshall Islands, and some may bark, approach or chase passing scooters.

If a dog runs towards you, keep both hands on the handlebars and avoid swerving into traffic. Reduce your speed smoothly when it is safe to do so, use the horn and continue past without kicking at or provoking the animal.

If you seize up at even the thought of this happening to you and you think it will impair your ability to ride a scooter, then perhaps rent a car instead.

You can learn more about the state of the roads in the Marshall Islands in How to Drive in the Marshall Islands + 10 Road Rules You Need to Know.