Welcome to Cat Motors! Our motorcycle rental company was created by travelers for travelers. We have visited over 30 countries, and we know and understand how important it is to choose the right service provider in a foreign country.
With us, you can be sure that you will not be left alone even in the most challenging situation, and we will try to help you even if you have traveled more than 1000 kilometers from our office in Chiang Mai.
Before you rent a motorcycle, read the Terms and Conditions (here, what is included in the price), Tips for Riders, Traffic Rules in Thailand.
We are committed to providing the best possible service and troubleshooting as quickly as possible. After all, even perfectly maintained motorcycles sometimes have problems.
And remember our main rule: We never take your passport as a deposit. You only need to pay a refundable cash deposit (THB, USD, EUR), which we will return to you after returning the bike to our rental shop.
We do not rent motorcycles to travelers with no driving experience. Anyone in their right mind should understand that a bike is a high-risk vehicle.
– Oh! What a cute guy! He makes such a funny joke!
No, I’m not joking. Unfortunately, Thailand ranks first in the world in the number of motorcyclists killed on the roads yearly. For example, in Greece, the rate is eight times lower than in Thailand; in the US, it is 15 times lower; in Spain, it is 30 times lower.
So I will repeat once again: We do not rent motorcycles to travelers without riding experience. If, after signing the contract, our staff finds that you do not know how to run a bike, we will cancel this rental contract.
If you mislead our staff about your driving skills or present a fake driving license purchased online, our company is not responsible, even if your ride ends in death. Therefore, if you have no driving experience, please choose another motorcycle rental service to commit suicide. On the other hand, if you’ve ignored all of our warnings, maybe it’s not so bad. After all, evolution has taken place on our planet thanks to natural selection.
If you are not a beginner, if you have good experience riding a motorcycle, then the information below is published for you.
* The rental cost for our motorcycles is determined by the length of your rental period – a longer duration results in a lower daily cost. The pricing information on this page applies to a one-month rental period. For specifics regarding daily rental costs, we encourage you to connect with our staff using the contact details on our Contact Us page. Furthermore, we offer the convenience of advance bookings, which can be made no more than three days prior to your intended rental start date.
125cc, 4th gen, street scooter
Legendary motorbike from Yamaha. Beautiful lines, graceful design. The number of motorbikes is limited.
Starting at 99THB per day*
125cc, 2nd gen, street scooter
2nd generation of the most popular bike for city and country trips. The injection engine ensures the smooth running of the engine. LED head lamp.
Starting at 99THB per day*
125cc, 3rd gen, street scooter
3rd generation of the most popular bike for city and country trips. The injection engine ensures the smooth running of the engine. LED and new design.
Starting at 119THB per day*
150cc, 2nd gen, street scooter
The second generation of one of the most popular scooters for long trips. The number of these scooters in our fleet is limited, so please check their availability in advance.
Starting at 149THB per day*
300/350cc, ABS, street scooter
The most comfortable maxi-scooter for long trips. In our fleet, there are both maxi scooters with a 300cc engine and new 2024 models with a 350cc engine capacity. Every bike is equipped with a top box.
Starting at 349THB per day*
350cc, SUV, adventure
The Honda ADV350, an ideal SUV bike, blends urban comfort with off-road readiness. Its versatile design promises seamless adventure across all terrains.
Starting at 399THB per day*
125cc, semi-auto, versatile scooter
Convenient and comfortable motorbike with gear shifting without clutch. Ideal for mountain travel, as when descending a mountain, you can control the speed by gearbox, which is safer compared to fully automatic motorbikes. Also, this bike has a roomy trunk.
Starting at 99THB per day*
155cc, manual, street bike
Choose the Yamaha MT-15, ideal for smooth rides around Chiang Mai's paved roads. Agile and fuel-efficient, but not suited for off-road travel.
Starting at 149THB per day*
250/300cc, dual-purpose
Our enduro bikes can be rented for off-road adventures, unlike other rental services that restrict enduro use to paved roads only.
Starting at 399THB per day*
300cc, manual, ABS, street bike
Classic urban street-fighter with a top speed of 158 km/h. You can easily travel any distance.
Starting at 299THB per day*
500cc, manual, adventure
The Honda NX500, the latest evolution of the iconic CB500X, masterfully combines urban elegance with rugged trail capability. Designed for effortless navigation through any terrain, it stands as the definitive choice for the modern adventurer.
Starting at 699THB per day*
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Rented four motorcycles for two weeks for a family trip to Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son and Ban Rak Thai. The registration time is 10 minutes, the prices are very affordable, the motorcycles are in good condition, we drove 1000+ km with pleasure and good mood. Recommended!
Valery Tan from Singapore, TripAdvisor
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They have top quality bikes, best helmets and are super responsive via messenger. I rented for two and a half month there and would totally recommend. I tried 3 other places in Chiang Mai before but this one was best. Hard to top I think.
Erik Scholz on Facebook
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I rented a 125 automatic for 9 days, and the price was very reasonable. I checked out other shops and none of them were able to match the same price or even come close. I also like to able to select the bike that I want and Cat Motors have many to choose from. Other shops will bring the only one you ask for, so you don’t get a chance to look them over.
The bike ran went well and drove through 1864 curves. I took it easy and treat the bike over bumps and around the corners to make sure no damage to the bike and make the trip safely. Thai drivers are great. They don’t honk or rush you if you are holding up traffic. They just drive pass you. 125 cc is more than enough for one rider. It’s convenient to drive around town.
A recommendation for those who plan to do long trip is to rent the bike for an extra day or two to test the bike out and become familiar with it. I was glad I took the bike on a day trip to Doi Inthanon and Chiang Dao before heading off to do Mae Hong Son loop.
Jim from British Columbia, TripAdvisor
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Second time long term monthly rental here. Highly recommend. Great staff, very professional and helpful.
Mark van Bebber on Facebook
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We rented a crf250 rally for a month, great bike! Friendly staff and the bikes are in great condition. Also got a couple of full face helmets with the bike for free. You don’t have to leave your passport just a cash deposit. And if you rent a bike for a longer period it’s cheaper per day. We had zero problems the entire month so definitely a good experience. Highly recommend these guys and would rent from them again!
Sebastian from Netherlands, TripAdvisor
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Very Happy with their service. You can’t go wrong hiring from these people. Very happy to recommend them.
Malcolm Webster on Facebook
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We had a great time renting our bike. The service was great and it took no time renting and returning the bike. Scooter is definitely the quickest and cheapest way of getting around if you brave enough to do it on Chiang Mai’s busy streets. While the deposit was quite a lot of money (3000THB), it was well worth it!
Elizabeth from South Carolina, TripAdvisor
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We rented bikes for a week, they were well serviced and great to ride! Highly recommend Cat motors, and the Mae Hong Son loop!
Charlotte Anne on Facebook
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I dropped a number of bike rental companies in Chiang Mai an email to enquiry about bike availability and cost. Cat Motors were the only one to reply quickly. A quick WhatsApp chat and I booked a bike for a week and within an hour they delivered the bike to my hotel. A quick and simple registration and payment process followed by the customary condition check and I was soon enjoying the open roads of Chiang Mai – well, at least significantly more open than Bangkok LOL. I rode the bike extensively within Chiang Mai and to some of the more distant temples. The bike never let me down and was remarkably fuel efficient. At the end of the week, Cat Motors collected the bike from my hotel. They were professional, friendly and accommodating and I have no hesitation recommended them.
Wills from United Kingdom, TripAdvisor
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Cat Motors is an awesome shop to rent your bike. My bike was in a good state, it was easy to extend the duration of my rented bike during the Mao Hong Son Loop. Furthermore, no passport as a deposit is a big plus.
Armin Djogic on Facebook
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I have been renting from Cat Motors for just over two years. Their staff have always been incredibly friendly, no matter what my query or problem was. Their motorcycles are also in excellent condition, and are serviced regularly. If you’re looking for the best value for money on a rental, Cat Motors is the place to rent from.
Larry on Facebook
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This is a first class bike rental company. We rented 2 bikes to do the Mae Hong son loop and they never missed a beat during the entire 700km. When returning the bikes they refunded a 500 baht over-payment which I hadn’t even realized I had made. ( After paying a deposit for the bikes I then paid the full amount on collection). Absolute honesty from this very professional company. Really, don’t hesitate to use them.
Nick from Australia, TripAdvisor
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Best rental company in Chiang Mai. Had a small problem with a bike and got instant replacement. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Benas Paulikas on Facebook
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I was super satisfied with Cat Motors. I rented a scooter for trip to Pai and back. When i stayed one day longer in Pai as was planed i just call the lady by Cat Motors that i will stay longer. She did not complicate about that. The guys are super friendly and fair. The scooter was perfect without any problems. I recommend this company to everybody who want reliable renting company. Thank you very much guys. See you in 2020.
Matjaz, TripAdvisor
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การบริการสุดยอด รถมีคุณภาพ เจ้าของและพนักงานใจดีสุดขีด อย่าลืมมาใช้บริการนะครับ ผมท้าให้ไปใช้ครับ พระเจ้าอวยพร
Pai Wong on Facebook
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Very professional, fair and helpful staff. We got a great Click,drove it up to Pai and back, and kept our big bags with them while doing it. Check in and check out was seamless. The lady down the street at Dang was trying to smooth talk but wanted to keep our passport. Nope! Glad we headed over to Cat Motors!
Maven from NYC, TripAdvisor
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I took bikes on two occasions from these guys. The first was a couple of auto bikes for use around town. Absolutely no hassle. Easy to rent, do paperwork, and also return and get deposit back etc.. I felt totally comfortable with these guys. The second was they gave me a bike to tour FOC and I did the Mae Hong Son Loop for 6 days. Again, the bike never missed a beat and I had a great time. Returned it, got my deposit and all was cool. I totally recommend these guys as they are genuine and do what they say they do. A breathe of fresh air in a dog eat dog industry.
Daniel James Pearce on Facebook
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Wir haben zwei Roller 125cc für eine Woche gemietet. Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Würden jederzeit wieder bei Cat Motors Roller leihen.
Bestes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Chiang Mai.
Wir hatten noch nie so gute Roller in Thailand bekommen. Roller waren in einem guten Zustand.
+ Helme waren gut (man konnte sogar günstig, neue (!) Helme kaufen, die anschließend in Zahlung genommen wurden)
+ Übergabe mit vollem Tank. Wir konnten direkt durchstarten
+ first aid kit in jedem Roller
+ gratis Regencape
+ Personal sehr freundlich und fachkundig
Thomas from Germany, TripAdvisor
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Super Team! Alles hat bestens geklappt und wir waren sehr zufrieden. Es stehen einem ordentliche Roller zu einem guten Preis zur Verfügung. Das Team weißt einen in die Handhabung ein und steht bei Fragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Absolut zu empfehlen!
Marc Preißmann-Wachter on Facebook
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We rent a motorbike for a day. Price was good, the motorbike was in perfect condition and we haven’t any issue. The staff is really friendly and nice! Next time I’ll be in Chang mai again I’ll go to them again for sure!!!
Alberto from Italy, TripAdvisor