Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is a southern state renowned for its Hindu temples and is a strong pilgrimage area. We will focus on and around Chennai which is the capital, home to the most prominent airports in the region for coming into India. Chennai is known for its desirable beaches and historical sites. his makes Chennai the perfect place for motorbike rental and follow that view.
To recap renting a motorbike is a fantastic way to transport yourself for your vacation, giving you the freedom to choose where you want to go and keep your own schedule. Just remember driving can be tough in India so you need to know what you are doing. As many people travel for 3 or more weeks, for motorcycle enthusiasts touring is a popular way to spend their vacation.
Please check out our other posts about motorcycle rental in Uttar Pradesh, here. Before that, we did a post about India generally as a destination so take a look here as well.
Requirements for renting a motorbike in Chennai?
You need a valid international driver’s permit, as well as your domestic license. Your rental may rent you a bike without seeing it but you will not be covered by insurance and could be fined if stopped by the police.
You’ll need to leave a cash deposit for your motorcycle. The amount changes depending on the individual rental companies and the bike rented.
Furthermore, you need to present your passport or ID such as
you will often need to give your home address and sometimes vacation address to the rental company.
Finally, you may be asked to provide details of next of kin.
Make sure to keep your personal paperwork. You will need them along your trip eg when checking into a hotel, and to get a receipt for your deposit.
You will also need to check if you require local permits. In these areas, you cannot bring a motorcycle rental in from another region although with many rules of the road there is often a way around this.
Motorbike Rental Companies in Chennai
SFA
* There are 9 localized branches: Kodambakkam , Old Mahabalipuram Road, (OMR), Trichy, Mahindra City (Chengalpattu), Thirumangalam (anna Nagar ), Airport, Potheri, Egmore Metro Station, Thiruvanmiyur (ECR palavakam)
Website: http://sfamotorcyclerentals.com/
Telephone: 044 – 43510020 , +91 – 9952100400
Email: Chennaimotorcyclerental@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfamotorcyclerental
Location (airport branch): Two Wheeler Parking, Chennai Airport Metro Station, Chennai .600027
Date a Bike Motorcycle Tours & Rentals
Website: dateabike.com
Telephone: +917358008035 , +919043081118
Email: bookings@dateabike.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dateabikechennai
Location: C/O The Executive Zone, Shakti Towers – 1, 766 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002
Buy travel insurance which includes motorbike rentals.
BikeRoverz Bike Rentals
Website: www.bikeroverz.in
Telephone: +919094617384 , + 919025501735 , +918220850855
Email: bikerovers@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BikeRoverz/
Relax Rental Bikes
* Available in other locations
Website: https://www.relaxbikes.com/rental-bikes-in-chennai/
Telephone: +91-75800 04440
Email: relaxrentbikes@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxrentbikes/
Location: 8 Cheran Tower, 78, Basement, Government Arts College Rd, Coimbatore – 641018, Tamil Nadu
Bike Rental 7
Website: https://www.bikerental7.in/
Telephone: 7542008984
Email: bikerental7@gmail.com
Location: Alfa Sports Centre, Bharathi Salai, Andavar Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600087
Bike Hire Chennai
7 local branches: Trichy, Egmore, Airport (thirisulam), Thirumangalam(Anna Nagar) , Palavakkam (ECR) Branch , kodambakkam Branch, Omr Branch
Requirements: rental must be paid in full in advance and is for local rental use only unless otherwise agreed prior.
Website: https://www.bikehirechennai.com/
Telephone: 8939768855 / 7358565881 / 9952100400
Email: bikehirechennai@gmail.com
Location: 27/11, Puliyur first main road, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600024, India
SSD Motorcycle rentals
Website: ssd-motorcycle-rentals.business.site/ .
Telephone: +917395958885.
Location: NO:8, 1st St, Jagannatha Nagar, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, India.
Moto Beast Motorcycle Rental.
Website: https://bikes-on-hire-near-airport-by-moto.business.site/#details.
Email: motobeastmotorcycles@gmail.com .
Telephone: +62 384 54582 .
Facebook: www.facebook.com/motobeastmotorcycles.
Address: Moto Beast Motorcycles, Shop No : 456/18,NH Service Road, Near Airport Pallavaram, Mob:8056216781, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016, India.
Travel Tips
Finally, no matter if you’re looking for a motorbike rental in Chennai or anywhere else in India, these handy tips will help you out.
The weather can vary greatly dependent on the time of year and the region you travel to so make sure you know what to expect and pack accordingly.
Consider bringing your own riding equipment such as a jacket and helmet if you’re a regular rider. You can purchase these from bike shops and some rental companies will include or rent you such equipment. Although you see many locals riding without a helmet, it is the law to wear one. So best not to get caught out.
Make sure when you pick up your rental you get all the motorbikes paperwork with you when you leave. This includes a copy of insurance documentation, ownership papers, rental agreement and, some places need a pollution control certificate.
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