Motorbike Rental in Galle, Sri Lanka
150cc, for riders who already ride. Handles the coast road south of Galle properly, and has the power for longer days out.
Part of NOHA’s island-wide motorbike rental in Sri Lanka — see the hub for full rates, insurance and paperwork detail.
As low as
$10/day
On 16+ day rentals. From $16/day on shorter stays.
Refundable deposit
USD 100
Every rental includes
Rates by rental length
| Rental length | Price per day |
|---|---|
| 2–4 days | $16 |
| 5–10 daysWe recommend | $14 |
| 11–15 days | $12 |
| 16–45 days | $10 |
Popular motorbike routes from Galle
Unawatuna
6 kmA relaxed curve of sand just south of Galle, about a 15-minute ride.
Koggala
15 kmSouth of Galle, about 20 minutes — a lagoon known for stilt fishermen and turtle hatcheries.
Hikkaduwa
20 kmNorth of Galle, 30–40 minutes, known for its reef and turtles.
Ahangama
22 kmA quieter surf town further south along the coast road.
Weligama
32 kmWide bay south of Galle, well known for beginner surf breaks and the stilt fishermen photo spot.
Mirissa
38 kmPopular beach town south of Galle, around an hour's ride — whale watching leaves from here in season.
Matara
~45 kmThe old colonial town and fort at the south coast's far end, about an hour and a quarter.
Dickwella & Hiriketiya
~65 kmQuieter surf coves past Matara, roughly 90 minutes — Hiriketiya's horseshoe bay is the draw.
Tangalle
78 kmFurther along the south coast — a full day out and back.
Hambantota
~125 kmAbout 2.5 hours — the gateway to Yala National Park if you want to go further for a safari.
Riding a motorbike out of Galle
The coast road south of Galle is where the motorbike's extra power over a scooter starts to show, especially on longer days out past Unawatuna. If you haven't ridden on the left before, it's the traffic on that road that takes adjusting to, not the bike — riding a scooter first and stepping up once you've settled in is a reasonable way to ease into it.
Expect mixed traffic outside town — buses, tuk tuks, other motorbikes, and the odd dog or cow, often with no painted lane markings. Most riders are tense for the first few minutes and then it starts working in their favour: there's time to see what's coming.
Either the AAC or DMT permit covers a 150cc motorbike, on top of a valid licence from home. We handle the application before you arrive, so the AAC office in Colombo and the DMT counter at the airport are both places you can skip.
What customers say
Capt Cheri Jacob
Motorbike, 5 days
“Rented a motor bike for 5 days. Excellent service. The bike was in superb condition and pick up and drop service was provide the hotel we were staying in. Staff was very polite and courteous. Overall they were flexible about the requirements of the client as well.”
What comes with it
Full insurance
Driving introduction lesson
Unlimited kilometres
Full tool kit
Phone holder
First aid kit
WhatsApp support, 365 days
Tour plan assistance
Helmets
Pickup in Galle
Free delivery to your hotel or guesthouse anywhere within 10 km of Galle, including the Fort — or collect from our base in Galle.
The paperwork you’ll need
You can use either the AAC or the DMT permit for a motorbike — full comparison, fees, and how to get one before you arrive.
Compare AAC vs DMT →Questions about motorbike rental in Galle
- Never ridden on the left before?
- Consider a scooter first if you're nervous about the learning curve — the coast road out of Galle has more traffic than the back roads.
- Can I ride with a passenger?
- Yes. Both rider and passenger need a helmet, included with the rental.
- Can I return the motorbike somewhere other than Galle?
- Yes. Plenty of people finish in Ella or Hikkaduwa. Tell us where you expect to end up and we will arrange collection.
Other vehicles available in Galle
Ready when you are
Nothing is charged in advance. Message us your dates on WhatsApp.