{"id":5740,"date":"2025-03-18T08:54:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan"},"modified":"2025-03-18T08:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:54:59","slug":"scooter-moped-rental-in-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/scooter-moped-rental-in-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Taiwan Scooter\/Motorcycle Rental Guide \u5728\u81fa\u7063\u79df\u6a5f\u8eca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_66e027-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_66e027-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_66e027-42\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_66e027-42 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_66e027-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_66e027-42\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5740_66e027-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_66e027-42\">&nbsp;<br>Exploring Taiwan requires more than just public transportation; renting a vehicle or scooter offers unique access to scenic rural sights. Spring and autumn are ideal for visits. Rental options include gas scooters, electric scooters, and cars, with varying prices and requirements. Familiarity with local traffic laws is essential for safety. Most of all, many of the scenic and rural sights of Taiwan can\u2019t be experienced except by hiring your own vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block TTB -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \ud83c\udfef Planning your trip to Taiwan? \ud83c\udf0a\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong>Spring and Autumn<\/strong> when it is not too hot or cold and less rainy<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: Plane tickets via \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/9nxbNBxC\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Trip.com\n<\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay can be found on\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/835TOKSz\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Agoda\n<\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Taiwan on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/cTOGuXYV\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n<\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/IF5DuEip\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/HF1hxh28\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n            to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5740_0160e1-da .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5740_0160e1-da .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5740_0160e1-da .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5740_0160e1-da .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Renting cars vs. scooters in Taiwan:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5740_84608c-e8\">Taiwan is the scooter capital of the world. Driving a scooter is dangerous, but scooters are fun. You can stop pretty much anywhere on the side of the road easily take photos and enjoy the scenery. They are also pretty easy to learn how to operate; if you can already drive a car and\/or ride a bike, picking up riding a moped shouldn\u2019t be that hard. There\u2019s not a much better way to experience Taiwan than cruising down the streets like everyone else with the wind blowing in your face. However, if you are afraid that scooters are dangerous, I would suggest renting a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200bGas Scooter Rental Fast Facts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to rent a gas scooter in Taiwan?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div>\n<div id=\"744125016298574422\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;\" align=\"left\">\n<div class=\"fb-share-button\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" data-layout=\"button_count\" data-size=\"small\" data-mobile-iframe=\"true\"><span style=\"color: var(--global-palette4); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Scooter rental shops are next to almost all train stations in Taiwan, which include gas and electric options. I recommend gas because you don&#8217;t have to worry about limited range and a lack of charging stations. Some scooter repair shops also rent scooters. Most of these are mom and pop rental stores, but more expensive ones are in Chains like Heyun or Yamaha.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/QPuZWgH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Klook<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\u200b<strong>Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently available in most major cities and outer islands in Taiwan. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online website<\/a> to search.<br \/><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, but you need an international license! You will also need to show your passport.<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/QPuZWgH9\">400 NT &#8211; 1200 NT<\/a> per day, depending on the model<br \/><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 150 KM for gas scooters, and\u00a020-80 KM\u00a0for electric scooters, depending on the model\u00a0<br \/><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>Most scooters are gas-powered, but for the Gogoro model,s you can swap batteries at GoStations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">KKday<\/span><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\u200b<strong>Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently available in Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taitung, and Hualien. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online website<\/a>.<br \/><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, but you need an international license! You will also need to show your passport.<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\">400 NT &#8211; 1200 NT<\/a> per day, depending on the model<br \/><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 150 KM for gas scooters, and\u00a020-80 KM\u00a0for electric scooters, depending on the model\u00a0<br \/><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>Most scooters are gas-powered, but for the Gogoro models, you can swap batteries at GoStations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bikesbooking.tp.st\/YbZL9Crs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">BikesBooking.com<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\u200b<strong>Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently available only in Taichung. You can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bikesbooking.tp.st\/YbZL9Crs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online website<\/a>.<br \/><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, but you need an international license! You will also need to show your passport.<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bikesbooking.tp.st\/YbZL9Crs\">1000 NT &#8211; 13,000 NT<\/a> per day, depending on the model. They include options for heavy motorcycles (650 cc) and road bicycles.\u00a0<br \/><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 150 KM for gas scooters, and\u00a020-80 KM\u00a0for electric scooters, depending on the model\u00a0<br \/><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>Most scooters are gas-powered, but for the Gogoro models, you can swap batteries at GoStations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing?<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Cheapest is 100 NT a day, average is about 500 NT per day, expensive is 800 NT or above per day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I bring?<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Maybe rain gear. Usually, they will provide rain gear for you. They will definitely give you helmets. Some will siphon the gas out before you ride, so you need to go get gas right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a Scooter License?<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Maybe it depends on where you go. If you go to the countryside or some outer islands, they may not care. If you go to a more rural part of Taiwan, most likely they will accept an <strong>International Driver\u2019s Permit (IDP)<\/strong>. If you go to a place such as Taichung, no one will let you rent a scooter unless they see your Taiwanese license. For more information, please see our blog post about getting a Taiwanese driver\u2019s license <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/category\/scooter-driving-test-3277127231365543938129031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, or check out our blog about getting an IDP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-international-driving-permit-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I get a local Taiwanese license?<\/strong><br \/>\u200bCheck out our guide on getting a driver&#8217;s license\u00a0in Taiwan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/category\/car-driving-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>,\u00a0or check out our blog about getting an IDP\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-international-driving-permit-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cities that require a local Taiwanese Scooter License (that we know):\u00a0<\/strong>Taichung, Taipei, Magong, Chishang.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cities that only have a few shops that will let you rent with an IDP:<\/strong> Tainan (\u5317\u9580\u79df\u8eca\uff09, Hualien\u00a0(Pony leasing and Rental Group \u5c0f\u99ac\u79df\u8eca\u96c6\u5718), and Yilan. Otherwise, you will need a local license for these cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cities that accept an<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>international driver\u2019s permit:\u00a0<\/strong>Tainan (\u5317\u9580\u79df\u8eca\uff09, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Nantou County (Sun Moon Lake and Jiji), Taitung, Hualien (Pony Leasing and Rental Group \u5c0f\u99ac\u79df\u8eca\u96c6\u5718), Ruisui, Kenting, Jiaoxi, Nanzhuang, Jiji, and offshore islands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cities that do not require a license:\u00a0<\/strong>Offshore islands (Xiaoliuqiu, Green Island, and Lanyu) and Chiayi (some).<\/p>\n<p>(Please feel free to comment if you have an update to any of the lists above)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide<\/a>\u00a0or search for the best hotels through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;city=717446\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Electric Scooter Vehicle Sharing:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, there have been quite a few electric scooter-sharing companies popping up in major cities in Taiwan. The nice thing about these is that you just need to register using the app and can rent the scooter with your phone, which can be done 24\/7. Once you are done, you can park it in a legal scooter parking spot, however, these can only be used in major cities, and you need a local Taiwan scooter license to rent. Here is a list of the major scooter sharing companies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/QPuZWgH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently available in Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taitung, and Hualien. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/QPuZWgH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, but you need an international license(IDP)! You will also need to show your passport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/QPuZWgH9\">400 NT &#8211; 1200 NT<\/a> per day, depending on the model<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 150 KM for gas scooters, and\u00a020-80 KM\u00a0for electric scooters, depending on the model\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>Most scooters are gas-powered, but for the Gogoro models, you can swap batteries at GoStations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently available in Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taitung, and Hualien. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, you can use an international license (IDP)! You will also need to show your passport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/productlist\/taiwan%20scooter?cid=20125\">400 NT &#8211; 1200 NT<\/a> per day, depending on the model<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 150 KM for gas scooters, and\u00a020-80 KM\u00a0for electric scooters, depending on the model\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>Most scooters are gas-powered, but for the Gogoro models, you can swap batteries at GoStations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridegoshare.com\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goshare<\/a>\u00a0(from Gogoro):\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Locations:<\/strong> Currently available in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Tainan, and Yunlin. You need to download the app to be able to rent the scooters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong> Yes. You will also need at least a Taiwan 50 cc scooter license to ride the VIVA, and with a 150cc license, you can ride all electric scooter types.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a015 or 25\u00a0NT for the first 6 minutes (depending on the model), and 2.5 NT per minute afterward.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 20-80 K,m depending on the model\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:<\/strong>\u00a0Swap batteries at GoStations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyrent.com.tw\/UPLOAD\/event\/108event\/1917\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iRent<\/a>\u00a0(from Heyun):\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Locations:<\/strong> Currently available in Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong> Yes.\u00a0You need to download the app to be able to rent their scooters. You will also need\u00a0a local Taiwan scooter license to rent, which can be hard if you a foreign tourist.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a010 NT for the first 6 minutes, and 1.5 NT per minute afterward, with a daily maximum rental payment of 300 NT.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> 20-80 Km, depending on the model\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:<\/strong> Swap batteries at\u00a0 Ionex stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wemoscooter.com\/help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeMo<\/a>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Locations:<\/strong> Available in Taipei, urban New Taipei, and downtown Kaohsiung.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Scooter License required:<\/strong>\u00a0No, you can use an international license!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 15 NT for the first 6 minutes, and 2.5 NT per minute afterward, with a 24-hour\u00a0rental fee of 350 NT.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:<\/strong>\u00a0No way to charge. You need to swap vehicles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Scooter\/Motorbike Tours:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can book a Motorcycling experience on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/P7MjhqbV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here,<\/a> or a half-day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/5984?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motorbike Tour on KKday here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a multi-day, in depth tour of Taiwan via motorbike, we recommend contacting\u00a0<span style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"mailto:M13online@outlook.com\">M13online@outlook.com<\/a> who schedules regular 10-day motorbike tours of Taiwan.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #515151;\">The tour guide is a long-term expat in Taiwan that has been giving riding tours of Taiwan for 16 years now.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #515151;\">There is a big discount for local expats especially if they have their own scooter.\u00a0<br \/>You can see reviews for the tour on <a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/79kuo2qF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripadvisor here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #515151;\">or check their website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6GIj2EYWg7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">http:\/\/<\/span>TaiwanToursM13.com<\/a><\/span><br \/>Be sure to tell them you were sent by Foreigners in Taiwan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Anything else I should consider when renting a scooter in Taiwan?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Yes!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You cannot ride on national highways, freeways, in front of Taipei Main Station, and inner lanes of some multiple-lane roads.<\/li>\n<li>Most left turns require the two-step turn, which means you pull off to the right of the intersection and stop in a white box. Then you wait for the light to turn green. If there is no box or two-arrow sign in the intersection, and it&#8217;s a small intersection, you can probably turn left without the two-step turn.<\/li>\n<li>Turning\u00a0right at a red light is against the law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>When turning right, check your blind spot and the space behind you for scooters. There are scooters everywhere. To make a safe right turn, make sure to signal early, turn slowly, and check your mirrors and blind spots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Check for speed cameras and red light cameras. These are the only effective way of traffic enforcement in Taiwan, and they are everywhere!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Getting in an accident can be messy and involve\u00a0a long litigation process. If it&#8217;s just a minor accident, consider paying cash to the other person and avoid calling the police if at all possible.\u00a0 However, always consult with your rental company on their accident policies.<\/li>\n<li>There are a few lanes in Taipei City that are just for buses. Don&#8217;t drive on them.<\/li>\n<li>On some roads, there is a small lane to the right of the road meant for scooters.<\/li>\n<li>If you are riding into the mountains, make sure you have enough gas for the journey.<\/li>\n<li>If you come to a blind corner, there should be a round mirror at the intersection to let you see if there is any oncoming traffic from the right or left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/minqian222_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Basic Taiwan Travel Tips:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no need to tip in Taiwan. It is not part of the culture here.<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan uses the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/the-new-taiwan-dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Taiwan Dollar<\/a>, and many transactions such as for street food still require cash. For more information, check out our guide to the New Taiwan Dollar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/the-new-taiwan-dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Get yourself a SIM card or portable WiFi such as from \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/IF5DuEip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook \u00a0<\/a>so you can stay connected and don&#8217;t get lost in the city.<\/li>\n<li>Get travel insurance in case of unforeseen events. You can compare prices on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/insubuy.tp.st\/CMFTTNLm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insubuy here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1e1e1e;\">Electrical voltage is 110V.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Get yourself an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/5777-public-transport-easycard-taipei\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=d244f0cd14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Card<\/a>, so you can travel easily on the MRT, Train, HSR, Youbike,\u00a0and even shop at convenience stores. You can also book a Taiwan travel pass on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=740127&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520travel%2520pass%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3Def6b29561c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>For more travel tips, check out our foreigner survival guide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-foreigner-survival-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u><strong>Renting a car?<\/strong><\/u><br \/>Please see our guide on car rental in Taiwan\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/car-rental-in-taiwan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, or our car buying guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/buying-a-car-or-scooter-in-taiwan-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Want to buy a scooter instead?<\/strong><\/u><br \/>Please see our scooter buying guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/buying-a-scooter-in-taiwan-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also find more tours of Taipei on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/zWUA9IZC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wsite-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\">You can also check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-taiwan\/\">full travel guide to Taiwan here.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring Taiwan requires more than just public transportation; renting a vehicle or scooter offers unique access to scenic rural sights. 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