08 Sep 2025
First, riding around Lago Di Garda on 300cc vespas was the highlight of our stay in the region. Absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. My wife and I each rented our own, and felt safe among the thousands of other bikes on the road. 5/5
Second—the rental process was mostly smooth, with a little flair of Italian disorganization. The Tour app we purchased didn’t work, and they sent us offsite for “better cell signal”…which didn’t fix anything. We ended up using google maps.
Third—and in a heartbreaking way—I was super disappointed when the staff charged me €100 for a TINY (1 cm) cosmetic scratch on the helmet box….which I absolutely didn’t create. After considerable disagreement about whether the scratch appeared in the pre-ride video I took of the existing (and significant) damage to the helmet box, they just wouldn’t budge. I’ve ridden motorcycles for 10 years…and I’m positive didn’t create that scratch.
Ironically, they attempted to ding my wife for similar damage, but her video more clearly captured the existence of the scratch they accused her of creating during the ride…so she got a pass.
One of the few times in my life that I have felt so clearly the victim of nonsense like that…and I’ve rented dozens of cars.
TAKE PERFECT IMAGES AND VIDEOS OF EVERY. SINGLE. SCRATCH. Otherwise, you’re on the hook.