Living La Dolce Vita: Cape Town on a Scooter

Why hire a car when you can see all Cape Town's sights on a scooter?

Living the 'sweet life' in Cape Town has never been easier: All you need to do is rent a scooter in Cape Town. Scooter hire has become popular quickly in Cape Town.

Cape Town scooter rental company, La DolceVita Biking, is located on the corner of vibey Kloof Nek road, underneath laid-back local hangout, Rafiki's.

They speak both German and English and offer round-the-clock roadside assistance. Customers are also provided with a handy map of Cape Town.

The friendly folks at La Dolce Vita for scooter rentals in Cape Town will let you in on the best scenic drives in Cape Town and even offer guided scooter tours of the Cape of Good Hope.

But why hire a scooter? For starter, some people say that Cape Town's sights are ten times more beautiful from the back of a scooter. Feel the wind in your hair as you watch the world go by.

Being on a scooter also gives you free reign of the Mother City. You don't have to worry about traffic jams or circling the same block ten times in order to find parking - park your scooter right in front of Cape Town's many coffee shops, clubs, restaurants and beaches.

Don't worry about the weather if you're thinking about hiring a scooter: Many tourists also hire scooters in the middle of 'winter'.

According to Edi from the Cape Town Scooter Rentals place La Dolce Vita, visitors to Cape Town are always amazed that our winters barely qualify as winters and are more akin to European summers.

Scooters are also very low on petrol. And, more importantly, driving a scooter is a lot of fun, and you get a tan.

If you're planning on visiting Cape Town for the 2010 World Cup and you're worried about traffic jams, drop in at La Dolce Vita: The company aims to have 5000 scooters available for rental in time for 2010.

The best scenic drive on a scooter (according to the guys at La Dolce Vita Biking): Cape Town to Houtbay. We reckon Kloof road from Kloofnek down to Clifton is Sheryl Crow's "Every Day is a Winding Road.." for sure.

The Nitty Gritty: Hiring a scooter is pretty much the same as hiring a car. La Dolce Vita Biking recommends that (depending on the season) you book your scooter hire, if possible, 6 - 8 weeks in advance. Also remember that you need a license to drive a scooter (a car license won't suffice).

For more information on hiring a scooter in Cape Town, visit www.ldvbiking.co.za or phone Edi at +27(0)83 528 0897


Molo says: "Looking to hire transport in Cape Town? Look through our 'On the Road' section to find more transport hire solutions.

If you're looking for a bigger bike then a Scooter, rent a Harley Davidson in Cape Town - or find out more about renting a Beetle in Cape Town during your holiday. Why not rent a luxury convertible, Cobra or a Porsche during your holiday in Cape Town.