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Tooling around the diverse landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis on a scooter or bicycle can be a fun, relaxing way to see the islands. Visitors can also take guided tours on bicycles or all-terrain vehicles to discover more remote areas that are harder find alone.
Vacationers who seek mobility on their trip to St. Kitts and Nevis but do not wish to rent a car can consider a scooter or moped rental to tour the island. As with cars, those wishing to drive motorcycles or mopeds must secure a temporary driving permit on both St. Kitts and Nevis. This can be obtained in St. Kitts for $25(USD) at the traffic department at Cayon Street. Those in Nevis can visit the police departments at Charlestown, Newcastle, Gingerland, or Cotton Ground to purchase a license for $24(USD). Scooter rentals start at approximately $25(USD).
Those renting scooters and motorcycles should keep that road conditions are not always ideal in St. Kitts and Nevis. With fast and aggressive drivers sharing the narrow and dangerous roads with you, this can be a treacherous option for getting around. Because of these safety concerns, a rental car may be a better option. If you do decide to rent a scooter, always exercise extreme caution while on the roads.
Scooter and Moped Rentals
| Company | Contact Info |
| Island Scooter Rentals (St. Kitts) | Cayon Street Basseterre 869-465-8545 869-465-7833 (Fax) |
| Islandwide Scooter Rentals (St. Kitts) | Caunt Street, Newtown Basseterre 869-466-7841 869-466-8487 (Fax) |
St. Kitts Motorcycle Rental Ltd (St. Kitts) |
Bay Road Basseterre 869-465-5533 |
To experience the islands' sugarcane fields and rainforests in a safer way, consider a mountain bike or all-terrain vehicle tour. All-terrain vehicle tours for those who are older than 16 offer exceptional views around the island for about $65(USD). Mountain Bike Nevis, lead by Winston Crooke, offers tours for mountain bikers of varying skill levels for $50(USD) to $55(USD). Some hotels will offer bike rentals to their guests for extra fees.
Bike and ATV Rental
| Company | Contact Info |
| Fun Bikes (ATV) | 869-466-3202 869-662-2088 |
| Mountain Bike Nevis | Winston Crook The Natural Powered Sports Company Wheel World, Oualie Beach Nevis, West Indies 869-469-9682 |
| Meadville Bike Rental | Craddock Rd 869-469-5235 |
For the very adventurous and cautious visitor, mopeds may be the ticket to checking out St. Kitts and Nevis, but mountain bikes and all-terrain vehicles provide a fun, safe way to experience the islands' captivating scenery alone or with a group.
Buses offer an inexpensive and exciting way to travel through St. Kitts
Take advantage of all the gorgeous water nearby when looking for a unique way to get around.
Find out more about the history of St. Kitts by checking out this useful article.