Book2wheel is a motorcycle and car-sharing service in the Philippines, we have been in the motorcycle and rental business in the Philippines for the last 7 years, please listen to our advice carefully because we know what we are saying from our experience.
A most common question which has been asked to us
I have an American driving license for a car, but I do not have a motorcycle driving license can I rent a 125cc scooter in the Philippines?
The answer to this question is in one word NO! you can not rent or drive 125cc or even 110cc scooters in the Philippines on your car driving license.
Most of our customers tell us I have been driving a motorcycle for the last 5 years in Asia and no one ever stopped me. Our answer to these customers is that, if you get into an accident and you do not have a motorcycle driving license you will be in Jail for a long time. So please do not take risks. Just get a motorcycle driving license before you fly abroad
For European customers please read this as well
You must have A1 for small scooters and for big motorcycles A driving license to rent a motorcycle in the Philippines, Indonesia, or any other Asian country. Am good for a 50cc scooter if you can find that, then it is perfect. But most scooters are above 70cc in the Philippines. So please get a license before you rent a motorcycle.
Your foreign driving license is valid for up to 90 days but makes sure to bring your international driving license with you. That helps if you are in a problem since it has translations.
Please do not rent a motorcycle, if you do not have a motorcycle driving license, you can rent a car instead. Book2wheel also now offer car. The car rental starts from 12 to 15 Euro. You can rent a car at a very low price. Invite your friends to join you on the trips and share the cost of rental and fuel.
Book2wheel offers now service in Bali Indonesia and Vietnam as well.
As a UK citizen living in The Philippines ( for the past few years ), on a tourist visa, can I own and ride a motor scooter here?
I have a UK driving licence for cars and some bikes…
I have a full drivers and rider’s license in Australia. Can I rent a motorbike in Cebu for less than a 30 Day stay? Do I need to get an International license also before I go there?
yes you can
I have an M1 license in the US and visiting the Philippines for less than 90 days. The M1 is a motorcycle license. Can I legally ride here?
You can rent a scooter, on M and M1 as long you have the endorsement