Key West Scooter Rental
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One of the best ways to get around Key West is by scooter, and there are plenty of Key West scooter rental services on hand to provide you with this fuel-efficient, easy-to-park, two-wheeled cycle.

Scooters allow you to enjoy the tropical weather, the sights, smells, and sounds of Key West all while letting the breeze whip through your hair as you ride. Scooters also have the added benefit of being more economical to run than a car, plus they are definitely easier on the wallet than riding a taxi all over the Florida Keys.

There are various styles and sizes of scooter to suit the solo traveller or a couple who want to stay close as they see the sights of Key West. A scooter also allows you greater freedom in terms of where you can ride off the main roads.

The standard price for a scooter rental is around $50-70 per day for a single-seater and around $80-120 for a two-seater.

Scooter Rental Companies

Here are a handful of the scooter rental services in Key West:

• The Moped Hospital—This is the longest running scooter hire company in Key West.
• Pirate Scooter Rentals—A rental service offering a variety of scooter, bicycles and electric cars for hire.
• Key West Wheels—This company also offers a variety of mopeds, scooters, bicycles and mobility scooters for elderly and disabled people.
• Fun Rentals—One of the benefits of hiring from Fun Rentals is that their ScootCoupes come equipped with GPS navigation systems, making it easy to find your way to points of interest around Key West. Not only that, they are also programmed with information and stories relating to various sights and scenes around the area.

Key West Scooter Rental Alternatives

Scooters aren't the only cost-effective and eco-friendly form of transportation available for rent in Key West. Other options include electric cars and bicycles. A bike is a great choice for the fitness-oriented person who wants to maintain their shape while on holiday. Electric cars are very much in the spirit of the Keys as an eco-friendly area.

The electric cars available for hire may not be quite what you imagine—for the most part they look like golf carts, with open sides. These are referred to in Key West as "ScootCoupes". Most rental companies offer two-seat or four-seat versions, the latter might be ideal for your family of three or four. They are also safer alternative than a scooter, especially if you are a little worried about falling off the two-wheeler or having some other kind of accident. Three-wheeler scooters are another option for those who don't feel confident on a vehicle with only two wheels.

Another company in Key West, Cyclease, rents motorcycles for the more serious rider.

Riding and Safety

If you have never been on a scooter before, there are a few simple safety issues you should know before you start. Any good rental company will give you a safety briefing before they let you ride.