If you have ever travelled to a hot destination, you would have seen a million different scooter companies trying to hire some scooters to you. This is probably the best way to see the local surroundings without having to fork out heaps of cash.
Scooters are very convenient especially in the coastal towns and cities. In most countries all you need to have is a regular car license in order to ride a scooter. In other countries, you don’t even need a license.
In Australia, any car license would do. However, you are governed by the state in which your license is issued. For example, a learner license in QLD would allow you to ride a scooter, but you won’t be able to have a pillion passenger behind you. However, if you are from NSW but have come to the Gold Coast, QLD, you will still have to abide by NSW rules.
Scooters are very economical. You should expect to spend approximately $5 of fuel for an entire week or riding around. As scooters and other 50cc mopeds don’t have much power, and are limited to 55km/hr by the Australian government, they can still be ridden on all main roads.
You cannot ride a scooter on the highway (M1 or any other). This restricts scooters for intercity travel. However, this is also great as you won’t have to pay for parking it anywhere.
The helmet compartment underneath the seat is usually big enough to fit everything you need for the beach or work. It is designed so that 2 regular scooter helmets can fit in it. You can do your grocery shopping and other shopping and still manage to get most of those items home undamaged.
Women and men can handle a scooter with ease. Some scooters are bigger than others, but they are all built with an automatic transmission which means that you won’t have to switch gears.
If you are planning to come to the Gold Coast, and are thinking about getting a scooter, make sure you Google a for it and check out what is available. On the Gold Coast you will expect to pay approximately $250 per week to hire a scooter.
Gold Coast scooter hire is very strict though. It is unlike Cuba, China, or Thiland. On the Gold Coast you will have to have quite a few documents with you before you are able to hire a scooter. Most major scooter companies ask for a security deposit, your driver’s license, your travel papers and at times other documents as well.
Nevertheless, you should let this stop you from having the best holiday of your life. Get on the scooter and experience the Gold Coast and its surroundings. There are plenty of things to see around Surfers paradise, Main Beach, Mermaid beach, Spit and even Parkwood.
Once you get on that scooter, you will realise that Gold Coast is not all about alcohol and partying, but offers a lot of scenic rides, beautiful beaches and welcoming people.
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