Scooters are two-wheeled vehicles that are inexpensive and fuel-efficient. They typically run on gas-powered motors, with the most common sizes between 125cc and 200cc. About only 1 to 2 gallons of fuel are needed to fill a scooter.
Renting a scooter while on vacation has several perks. Scooters are environmentally friendly, use less fuel than cars, are simple to operate and allow you to tour at your own pace. According to FuelEconomy.gov, vehicles that weigh less achieve more miles per gallon than heavier vehicles.
Although scooter tours have many benefits, other facts should be considered. Traveling on a scooter increases the risk of theft. They provide no protection from weather, and some scooter rental companies require a short training period.
A scooter cost about $80 to $100 per day to rent in 2010, and scooter tours cost more, depending on location. Some hotels provide free scooters for guests.
