Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the minimum age requirement? Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
2. How hard is it to learn to drive a scooter if I’ve never done it before? Little Cayman is the perfect place to learn to drive a scooter! There is zero traffic, the roads are flat and straight and the maximum speed limit is 25 mph. If you can ride a bike you can probably drive a scooter provided your legs are long enough to touch the ground when straddling the scooter and you are strong enough to hold it upright. Most people catch on quickly and have no trouble. We will give you instruction and then allow you to ride around a bit to see if you are comfortable before you commit to renting.
a beginner riding a scooter

3. How long is a half day? Generally four hours or less will be charged at the half day rate. But we are flexible. Tell us how long you want to rent for and we will try to work with you on price.
4. Are helmets required? Yes, Cayman Islands Traffic Law makes wearing a helmet mandatory, no exceptions.
5. Can two people fit on one scooter? It’s more comfortable and more fun to ride single but some customers do choose to ride double. The Yamaha C3 has a total weight limit of 300 pounds and is designed for one person. It doesn’t have a separate footrest pedal, which can make is a bit awkward for some. But the single footrest is generally large enough for two so it can be done. There is an extra charge of CI$10 or US$12 for the second rider.
6. What if I don’t have my driver’s license with me? Sorry, the Cayman Islands Traffic Law forbids us from renting a scooter to you unless you can produce a valid driver’s license.
7. Do I have to buy a Cayman driver’s license if I show a valid driver’s license from my home country? Yes, the Cayman Islands Traffic Law requires that all visitors purchase a Cayman Islands Visitors Driving Permit. These can be purchased from the police station or you may purchase them from Scooten! Scooters! at a cost of US$10 or CI$8 . Visitor’s permits are valid for the length of your stay in the Cayman Islands.
8. Do I have to take a driving test? A test is not required to obtain a Visitor’s Driving Permit but showing a valid driver’s license from your home country is required before you may purchase a Visitor’s Driving Permit.
9. Will you rent to me if I have little or no experience driving a scooter? It depends. We reserve the right not to rent to anyone who does not appear comfortable driving a scooter. We will ask you to drive around a bit to demonstrate that you are able. If we feel that you are at risk we may choose not to rent to you.
10. Do you offer insurance? We have third party insurance only, which means that if you damage someone else’s property you are covered. But any damage to the scooter or to yourself is at your own risk and your responsibility. We require a US$250 damage deposit at the time of rental and this amount will be refunded when you return the scooter undamaged.