Scooter And Motorbike Rentals In Bangkok

Scooter And Motorbike Rentals In Bangkok

FAQ about renting a motorbike

FAQ

Fatboy’s Ekkamai: Tuesday to Saturday 12PM to 6PM, CLOSED EVERY SUNDAY & MONDAY! Clients can return rented vehicles on Monday BUT PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE FATBOY’S TEAM AT LEAST 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT TO RETURN ON MONDAY!!!

To see the Fatboy’s Ekkamai Branch Google Maps listing, please click here.

Fatboy’s Sathorn: Tuesday to Saturday 12PM to 6PM, CLOSED EVERY SUNDAY & MONDAY! Clients can return rented vehicles on Monday BUT PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE FATBOY’S TEAM AT LEAST 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT TO RETURN ON MONDAY!!!

To see the Fatboy’s Sathorn Branch Google Maps listing, please click here.

Please be advised that Fatboys Onnut is no longer affiliated with the original Fatboys brand or holding company. They are an independent business operating under the name without being part of our group.

We are not responsible for any services, pricing, or customer experiences at Fatboys Onnut.

To receive the trusted service that Fatboys has built its reputation on, please visit our official locations:
Fatboys Ekkamai and Fatboys Sathorn.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

TO RENT A MOTORBIKE, PLEASE SEE BELOW:

For Bangkok Expats:

To rent a motorbike in Bangkok as an expat, please prepare the following:

 

  • 📄 Passport copy (original required for verification)
  • 🏢 Work permit or work contract OR Condo/House rental contract (minimum 6-month duration)
  • 💰 Monetary Deposit:
    • ฿2,000 for 125cc motorbikes
    • ฿3,000 for 150cc and above

For Tourists: 

🚨 Fatboys motorbikes are for use within Greater Bangkok only.

Choose one of the following deposit options:

Option 1:
  • 📄 Passport copy (original required for verification)
  • 🏨 Hotel or Airbnb booking confirmation in Bangkok (must match rental dates)
  • 💰 ฿5,000 cash deposit (deposit can also be made in foreign currency, ex. US Dollars, Euros. You can also make the deposit via Credit Card with 4% surcharge, but please note you will receive the deposit back in Thai Baht cash.)

 

Please Note:
You are not required to present a Thai or international motorbike license to rent a scooter or motorbike from Fatboys, unless you are renting a 300cc or larger vehicleHowever, according to Thai law and our rental agreement, all customers must hold a valid driver’s license while operating any motorbike. If a customer is found riding without a valid license, they will be fully responsible for any fines, penalties, or legal consequences.

 

TO RENT A CAR , PLEASE SEE BELOW:

For Bangkok Expats:

To rent a motorbike in Bangkok as an expat, please prepare the following:

 

  • 📄 Passport copy (original required for verification)
  • 🏢 Work permit or work contract OR Condo/House rental contract (minimum 6-month duration)
  • 🪪Valid Thai or International car license copy 
  • 💰 Monetary Deposit:
    • ฿5,000 baht cash deposit (deposit can also be made in foreign currency, ex. US Dollars, Euros. You can also make the deposit via Credit Card with 4% surcharge, but please note you will receive the deposit back in Thai Baht cash.)

For Tourists: 

Choose one of the following deposit options:

Option 1:
  • 📄 Passport copy (original required for verification)
  • 🏨 Hotel or Airbnb booking confirmation in Bangkok (must match rental dates)
  • 💰 ฿10,000 cash deposit (deposit can also be made in foreign currency, ex. US Dollars, Euros. You can also make the deposit via Credit Card with 4% surcharge, but please note you will receive the deposit back in Thai Baht cash.)

 

Ready to rent a motorbike or car in Bangkok? Then call or message us now at one of the contact options here.

 

Fatboy’s Motorbikes has 2-day minimum rental period (48 hours). If you choose to rent a vehicle for just 1 day, you will still need to pay the full cost of a 2 day rental.

All of Fatboy’s rental motorbikes and scooters are for use ONLY in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and certain areas of Nakhon Pathom. Failure to follow this policy will result in an AUTOMATIC BREACH OF RENTAL CONTRACT and will result in the customer forfeiting his/her deposit.

If you are not sure whether your area is eligible for rental, please kindly contact one of our staff for assistance.

Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals is the only Scooter Rental shop that has In-Shop Motorbike Mechanics, which means that all of Fatboy’s Motorbikes are personally serviced and checked by a Fatboy’s Motorbike Mechanic every time they are returned. Safety is our top priority and something we take extremely serious!

All Fatboy’s shops have between 1-3 Motorbike Mechanics on site. Access to our mechanics at anytime during our shop hours is 100% free of charge, and you can have bike serviced regularly throughout your rental. Please inform us if you feel the slightest issue with our Bikes, and we will be happy to fix it .

Thank you so much for your interest in renting a vehicle with Fatboy’s!

At Fatboy’s, we have a Zero Discount Policy 🙏 we believe that our pricing is very fair for the quality of service we provide in return, and our prices are set in order for us to continue operating a proper vehicle services business. The prices of secondhand vehicles in Thailand have also basically doubled since Covid, so our prices reflect the higher pricing of the overall vehicle market.

We truly appreciate all our clients’ understanding regarding our Pricing and Discount Policy. To see our full transparent pricing for vehicle rentals, please click here.

At Fatboy’s Motorbikes, we offer the following payment methods for our services:

– Cash 
– Thai Bank Transfer
– Credit Card (4% surcharge)
– Google and Apple Pay (4% surcharge) – please note that Apple Pay will only work if your Apple Device is not set for Thailand)

All Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals have 3rd party medical insurance included free of charge. This covers up to 35,000 Thai Baht in medical fees in case of accident. This complimentary insurance does not cover damages to the bike or 3rd party vehicles in case of accident.

If you would like Premium Insurance for your motorbike rental which covers damage to the rental bike and 3rd party in case of accident, please contact us directly for further details. Please note that to obtain Premium Insurance, you must have a valid Thai Motorbike License on International motorbike license deemed acceptable by the 3rd party insurance provider.

All Fatboy’s rental cars do come with 1st class commercial car insurance for peace of mind. Please note that all renters of a Fatboy’s rental car must have a valid Thai or International driver’s license to qualify for coverage for the 1st class commercial car insurance.

Please visit our car rental website for full details about our car rental options and policies.

Yes, all 4 Fatboy’s Motorbike Rental shops offers free motorbike delivery for monthly rental contracts (up to 10 kilometers from a valid Fatboy’s Branch). If your location is further away than 10 kilometers, we can still deliver, but there will be an additional service fee. Please contact us if you would like to know how much our service fee will be to deliver to your particular location.

Please note that motorbike pickup is not free. For a motorbike pickup quote, please contact one of our Fatboy’s team.

Want a motorbike delivery for a daily or weekly rental? This can be arranged for you at a fair delivery cost. Please contact one of our Fatboy’s team for details.

Extending your scooter or motorbike rental contract with Fatboy’s is very easy. Simply contact your local Fatboy’s branch via one of the available options here, and inform the team that you wish to extend your contract. Once payment has been settled for the contract extension, the Fatboy’s team will confirm the extension in the physical contract. It’s that simple!

As of May 7th, 2025, Fatboy’s Motorbikes only offers payment plans on a case-by-case basis. To see if you qualify, please contact a Fatboy’s Team Member today by clicking here.

As of May 7th, 2025, Fatboy’s Motorbikes no longer offers scooter or motorbike lessons. If we ever plan to offer scooter or motorbike lessons in the future, we will inform our WhatsApp Announcements group and update our website accordingly.

100% yes! As a company established by expats, we understand how confusing and nerve-wracking handling Thai language paperwork can be. We also understand how overwhelming the Department of Land Transport can be for non-Thai speakers!

Therefore, Fatboy’s can assist all Bangkok expats and tourists with the following services:

  • Motorbike Name Transfers
  • Tax and Government Insurance Updates
  • Lost License Plate
  • Province Registration
  • Residence Certificate Application
  • And much more!

For more information about our Paperwork Services, click here or to make a booking, please contact a Fatboy’s team member now.

Yes! Fatboy’s Motorbike Rentals also offers full mechanic services for vehicles between 100-300CC! Our mechanic team that has years of experience can assist you and your personal motorbike or scooter with:

  • General Servicing
  • Motorbike Tire Changes
  • Brake Checkups
  • Engine Restorations
  • Balance Readjustments
  • Body Fixing
  • And much more!

For more details about our motorbike mechanic service, please click here or to make a booking, please reach out to the Fatboy’s team!

100% yes you can! Fatboy’s now offers daily, weekly and monthly car rentals in Bangkok at very affordable prices. All rental cars at Fatboy’s come with 1st class commercial car insurance and GPS tracking to prevent theft. Please see here for more details on how to rent a car with Fatboy’s.

Renting a motorbike already with Fatboy’s and also interested in renting a car daily, weekly or monthly? Then do not forget to claim your 20% discount for your car rental! Just contact a Fatboy’s staff at either branch for more details.

Yes certainly. All Fatboy’s rental cars come with 1st class commercial car insurance — this is the insurance type that will cover all drivers regardless of vehicle ownership. Please ensure that if you are renting a rental car in Bangkok, that you are renting a vehicle with this type of insurance! If you are renting a car with only 1st class personal insurance, you are committing insurance fraud! For full coverage amounts of the insurance policy, please contact a Fatboy’s staff via one of the options listed here.

Furthermore, all Fatboy’s rental cars are fully fitted with GPS tracking systems for theft prevention or for assistance in the case of a lost vehicle. This GPS system is included as part of the car rental fee.

For full details of how to rent a car in Bangkok with Fatboy’s, please go to our Fatboy’s Rent A Car website!

For all clients interested to rent a car with Fatboy’s, please ensure to prepare the following documentation:

  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Valid Visa & Latest Entry Stamp
  • Copy of Work Permit OR Copy of House/Condo Contract OR Valid Hotel or Airbnb Booking
  • Copy of Valid Thai or International Car License
  • A monetary deposit of 5,000 or 10,000 baht depending on whether you qualify as a tourist or expat (full details here)

For a full list of available car models, please click here.

As of May 7th, 2025, Fatboy’s Motorbikes does not offer any assistance or service for obtaining a Thai Driver’s License.

Still have a question? Contact us now!