Renting an electric scooter in Turin: the rules, options and costs
Since 2020, it has been possible for tourists to discover Turin by electric scooter. There are several possibilities to use these electric two-wheelers during a city trip.
Find out here what options there are, what rules you need to consider and what the costs are.
The rules for using an e-scooter in Turin
As a driver of an electric scooter in Italy, you follow the same traffic rules as cyclists. Here are the most important rules for tourists:
- The minimum age for using an e-scooter is 16 years;
- There is no driving licence requirement;
- A helmet requirement applies to drivers up to 18 years of age;
- In the dark, wearing a reflective safety vest is mandatory;
- More than one person is not allowed to ride a scooter;
- Drivers use the cycle path if present, or the carriageway provided the speed limit here does not exceed 50 km/h;
- It is forbidden to drive on the pavement;
Please note that breaking one or more rules can result in a (hefty) fine. Always follow national traffic rules.
This is how you can rent an e-scooter as a tourist
There are two ways to rent an electric scooter:
- Rent a scooter for a day(part) through a local rental company. In some cases, you have the option to book this in combination with a tour.
- Make use of an electric share scooter.
Rent an e-scooter for a half day
Several local rental companies allow you to rent an e-scooter for a fixed period. In this case, you pay in advance for the number of hours you want to use the vehicle. The average rental price in Turin is £21.57 per 4 hours. The following rental companies allow you to book e-scooters online:
Evendo
Address: 33 Via San Francesco da Paola, Piemonte, 10123, Torino
Price per 4 hours: £21.57
Make use of a share scooter
The second option is to use an electric share scooter. You can find these vehicles throughout the city. Using a mobile app, you create an account and unlock a scooter.
The advantage of a share scooter is its flexibility: you start and stop the ride at your convenience and for as long as you want. You take advantage of this in the following way:
These share scooter providers operate in Turin
The two largest providers in Turin are Dott and Lime. Each provider has its own app and, in some cases different, costs:
Dott
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.16 per minute for using it
Lime
Cost: £0.86 for unlocking and £0.13 per minute for using it
Tip: take advantage of free rides
Each provider allows new drivers to benefit from free rides. In the mobile app, you will find unique referral codes that you can share with friends.
Are you going out with several people? Then share this personal code with each other before the first ride and enjoy free credit in the following way:
