Scooter Rental in Kata and Karon, Phuket (2026): Prices and Cash-Deposit Options
Updated 2 November 2026
Kata and Karon are quieter than Patong, with some of Phuket's best beaches and viewpoints a short ride away: Karon Viewpoint, Promthep Cape, Nai Harn beach and Rawai. Here are the real prices at a local Kata shop on Goja (checked 2 November 2026).
Scooter prices in Kata
| Bike | Engine | Price per day |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Scoopy | 110cc | ฿250 |
| Honda Click 125i | 125cc | ฿250 |
| Honda Lead 125 | 125cc | ฿250 |
| Honda Click 160i | 160cc | ฿300 |
| Honda PCX 160 | 160cc | ฿350 |
All of these are automatic scooters, easy to ride if you're new to bikes. The Honda Lead has a big under-seat box, handy for beach bags and shopping.
Keep your passport: cash-deposit option
The Kata shop on Goja lets you choose your deposit: ฿3,000 cash or your passport. Many riders prefer to leave cash and keep their passport with them. The cash is returned when you bring the bike back in the same condition. More about deposits in our passport deposit guide.
Riding around Kata and Karon
- The roads are hilly. The climb from Kata to Karon Viewpoint and on to Promthep Cape and Nai Harn is steep in places. For two people, pick a 160cc scooter (Click 160 or PCX) over a 110–125cc.
- Ride slowly on the beach roads, where people cross between cars and parked scooters.
- Rain makes bends slippery. Slow down before corners, especially downhill.
- Wear a helmet. It's the law in Thailand, and two helmets come with every bike on Goja.
- Patong is about 20–30 minutes north along the coast road if you want a night out, with steep hills on the way.
Licence
You need a motorbike licence from home plus an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles. Police checkpoints do check, and travel insurance may not pay after an accident if you ride without the right licence.
Book a scooter in Kata or Karon
Pick your dates and see every bike in Kata and Karon with its price and deposit before you book: scooters in Kata and Karon. For a bigger bike, see our Patong guide or the big bike guide.
Quick answers
How much is a scooter in Kata per day?
From ฿250 a day for a 110–125cc scooter such as a Honda Click 125i, Scoopy or Lead at the shop on Goja.
Can I rent a scooter in Kata without leaving my passport?
Yes. The Kata shop on Goja accepts a ฿3,000 cash deposit instead of your passport.
Which scooter is best for two people in Kata?
A 160cc scooter such as the Honda Click 160 or PCX 160 handles the hills better with two people.