I always rent a scooter when I arrive in a new country and have ridden in many different countries. I find that scooters are one of the most efficient ways to sightsee and get to know the town. I do a lot of legwork beforehand. In Dubrovnik, I called every rental service. I ended up selecting this one. As many other reviews have mentioned, they have the most reasonable rates in the area. I can confirm this because I called all of them. But cost aside, where they truly shine is the customer focus. They are proud of their city. They want you to see and experience as much as you can of it, they are passionate about helping you do so. The owner met me on a Sunday when every service I called in Dubrovnik refused to do so, telling me they were closed on Sundays. As we were going over the motorbike, the owner did something that truly surprised me. He encouraged me to take it for a ride in the city. I got on and we began riding through the city together, with him on a second motorbike. He rode beside me and pointed out traffic features and the quirks of their road system for me to watch out for. We were riding for a substantial distance and he made sure I was able to use all of the features of the motorbike. This level of dedication towards making sure that the user is not only familiar with the function of the motorbike, the safety, and the local traffic rules is something I have never seen a rental do anywhere else. I've been riding for years and have rented in half a dozen countries. We reviewed a map of the places I wanted to visit, and he was able to provide detailed information about current road closures and things to watch out for on specific roads, and even suggested some points of interest that were not marked on google maps. (Europe's shortest river with its own tiny waterfall) The rental paperwork and procedure are very straightforward. These people are incredibly accommodating and are 100% dedicated to doing everything in their power so that you can have a great time and see some spectacular sites. They are highly responsive via messaging and are on standby should you have a problem, or any questions during your ride. The bike: These guys have a variety of models, so I can only speak on the model that I rented. Normally, I rent a 125cc, but at the time that I rented, there wasn't one available, so I took a 50cc. I had some fears that I would have difficulty keeping up with traffic, but it proved to be a very capable small motorbike that allowed me to tackle the steep hills north of Dubrovnik. I got to the top of two different mountains with this thing, and had no trouble crossing the bridge and riding every major road in the area. In hindsight, I think 50 cc's is more than sufficient for the area, since the traffic on the major roads, even around the airport, is not very fast. The motorbike ran very well, accelerated quickly, and had no trouble keeping up with traffic. It also maneuvered beautifully on the steep, poorly paved, hairpin turns in the mountains. The owner even took some photos of me on the scooter and sent them to me! I cannot recommend this rental enough. At every step, they went above and beyond to make sure I was having a great time. I am actually disappointed that they only have a Dubrovnik location and no other locations. It would be fantastic if I could rent from them in Split or Zagreb. There are some places in Dubrovnik you can only get to by motorbike (see photos)
Kairo ZApril 15, 2024