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Overview
Did you know that riding a motorcycle burns twice as much calories as compared to driving a car? In addition, motorcycle riders have stronger core muscles and thighs, owing to the balancing involved and more intricate legwork that motorcycle riding requires. With proper care and caution, you can enjoy a motorcycle ride and it can even take you faster to your work place especially on busy metro cities like Chennai. That is why, over the past few years, several motorcycle rental companies have popped up in various localities of Chennai. In this guide, we would highlight the best motorcycle rental agencies in Chennai, as well as the rates that they offer for different motorcycles.
Bikes for Rent in Chennai (Rental Agencies + Rates)
1. Rentrip -
Rentrip is a Fatehpur-based motorcycle rental company which has branches in Agra, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai, Shillong and more cities in India. They provide for rentals for various types of motorcycles at very affordable rates. In Chennai, they have quite an extensive array of motorcycles that are available for rent. Rental rates are usually on a per day basis with a designated deposit amount required as well. You only need one identification proof and a copy of your driving license to be able to rent a motorcycle from the company. Even the deposit amount would be refunded to you once you have given the motorcycle back to the dealer. A free helmet comes with the motorcycle though for other accessories, you would need to request for them beforehand.
✰ Bike Rental Rates ✰
| Motorcycle Type | Area in Chennai | Rental Rate Per Day | Deposit Fee | Cylinder Capacity |
| Activa 3G | Kodambakkam | Rs. 400 | Rs. 500 | 125 CC |
| Apache 160 | Kodambakkam | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 | 160 CC |
| Shine | Kodambakkam | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | 150 CC |
| Pulsar 150 | Kodambakkam | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 | 150 CC |
| Pulsar 220 | Kodambakkam | Rs. 700 | Rs. 500 | 220 CC |
| Avenger 220 | Kodambakkam | Rs. 750 | Rs. 500 | 220 CC |
| Splendor Pro | Kodambakkam | Rs. 400 | Rs. 500 | 100 CC |
| FZ16 | Kodambakkam | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 | 150 CC |
| Hyosung GTR 250 | Valasaravakkam | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 5,000 | 250 CC |
✰ Contact Details ✰
2. Chennai Motorcycle Rental - Established in 2010,
Chennai Motorcycle Rental was the first ever motorcycle rental company in the city. They started it all and now has over a hundred models of various scooters, motorcycles and even bicycles in their fleet. Just like the previous company, you only need to procure a valid identification proof and a copy of your driving license to be able to rent out a motorcycle from them. They also offer packages so the more you rent out a motorcycle, the lesser the price that you have to pay per day. The agency has various address in different areas of Chennai too so you can easily find the closest branch to you.
✰ Bike Rental Rates ✰
| Motorcycle Type | 1-6 Days | 7-13 Days | 14-20 Days | 21-27 Days | 28 Days and Above | Cylinder Capacity |
| Hero Splendor Plus | Rs. 450 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 200 | 100 CC |
| Bajaj Discover | Rs. 450 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 200 | 100 CC |
| Hero Splendor Pro | Rs. 450 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 200 | 100 CC |
| Hero Passion Pro | Rs. 450 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 200 | 100 CC |
| Honda Shine | Rs. 500 | Rs. 425 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 225 | 125 CC |
| Hero Extreme | Rs. 700 | Rs. 500 | Rs. 425 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 266 | 150 CC |
| Royal Enfield Thunderbird | Rs. 1,400 | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 800 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 500 | 350 CC |
| Harley Davidson Street | Rs. 5,500 | Rs. 4,250 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 2,000 | 750 CC |
✰ Contact Details ✰
| Branch | Address | Contact Number |
| Kodambakkam | No. 333, Salma SVP Arcade, Basement Shop, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam Chennai 600024, India | +91 98 4056 3179 |
| OMR | No. 3/347, Avvaiyar Street, Karapakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road, OMR Chennai 636097, India | +91 99 5210 0400 |
| Egmore | New No. 161/Old No.79, Gengu Reddy Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008, India | +91 97 8981 1655 |
3. Chennai Rent a Bike - This rental agency was founded in 2009 in Chennai. The
Chennai Rent a Bike focuses on renting out different types of motorcycles and the rates are usually based on the Cylinder Capacity of each. The best part is that they deliver the motorcycles at any point in Chennai, even up to 60 kilometres further from the city. You only need a valid identification proof and driving license. There are no required security deposits as well, you only need to pay for the advance booking fee, that's all. If you need to have your motorcycle delivered to your address, you just need to pay a fee of Rs. 150 to Rs. 150. Keep in mind that the rates below are on a per day basis and if you decide to rent a helmet from them, there's a per day rate of Rs. 30.
✰ Bike Rental Rates ✰
| Motorcycle Type | 1-6 Days | 7-13 Days | 14-20 Days | 21-28 Days | 29 Days and Above |
| 100 CC to 115 CC | Rs. 400 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 250 | Rs. 200 |
| 125 CC to 135 CC | Rs. 450 | Rs. 375 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 275 | Rs. 225 |
| 150 CC to 160 CC | Rs. 500 | Rs. 425 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 266 |
| 180 CC to 200 CC | Rs. 500 | Rs. 425 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 266 |
| 220 CC to 225 CC | Rs. 700 | Rs. 550 | Rs. 450 | Rs. 350 | Rs. 300 |
| 350 CC and Above | Rs. 1,200 | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 900 | Rs. 700 | Rs. 500 |
✰ Contact Details ✰
| Area | Address | Contact Number |
| Kodambakkam | Wall Tax Road, Chennai 600024, India | +91 98 4056 3179 |
Conclusion
These are all the motorcycle rental agencies that can be found in Chennai. There are a few more that you're bound to find once you're in the city itself. However, if you want to have the freedom to be able to book a motorcycle in advance, then these are your best options. Since they have online portals, you can easily book for a motorcycle before your trip to Chennai. Plus, you can rely on online testimonials as well for reviews about any of the companies above. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
