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We have created this space in order to share our experience on transport in Polynesia. We hope you find this information useful!
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To know Before Renting a Vehicle
The rental of a vehicle without driver (according to its name in Polynesia) is subject to authorization by the Directorate of Land Transport of Polynesia. It is a regulated activity which obliges the various companies to follow rules in order to ensure correct services.
Polynesia is far from everything and a small territory, consequently all cars are imported and have a higher cost than elsewhere (transport costs, customs fees, circulation costs, maintenance costs, etc.) . This necessarily has an impact on the price of local services.
See The average Price Depending on the Vehicle
Polynesian rental companies are small or medium-sized companies, sometimes with franchises (Avis, Europcar or Hertz), but remain family companies. So, no online contract, tablet for the inventory or 24-hour customer service support.
You can forget the standart you know at home and just go with the flow 😊
Scooter rentals
You can rent a scooter in French Polynesia, it’s perfect to move around!
Two things you need to pay attention to :
- Make sure I have insurance, insurers in Polynesia are very cautious to ensure this type of activity, so few companies actually have the right to rent scooters.
- Having a motorcycle license to rent a 125cc scooter is local regulations, no possibility with an equivalent B license.
You are now ready to set off to conquer the most beautiful places on the island aboard your shiny 2-wheeler.