MOTORBIKE RENTAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Costs:
- Automatic scooter (125cc): ฿200-350/day
- Semi-automatic (Honda Wave): ฿150-250/day
- Bigger bike (250cc+): ฿500-1,500/day
Where available: Everywhere, especially islands and Chiang Mai
DO YOU NEED AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (IDP)?
- Reality:
- Legally: YES, you need IDP to ride legally
- Reality: Many tourists rent without it
- Risk: ฿500 fine if police stop you, or ฿50,000+ if accident without IDP (insurance won't cover)
- Get IDP before leaving home:
- USA: AAA office, $20, same day
- UK: Post Office, £5.50
- Australia: AAA, $42
- Canada: CAA, $25
- EU: Varies by country
- 💡 ADVICE: Get the IDP. It's cheap, legal, and protects you.
HELMET LAW:
- Required by law
- Fine: ฿500 if caught without
- Rental shop provides helmet (check quality!)
RENTAL PROCESS:
