How Much Is a Scooter Rental Deposit in Phuket?
Renting a scooter in Phuket almost always means putting down a security deposit, and the amount — plus whether a shop takes cash or wants your passport — varies a lot by shop and by bike. On Koh Ride, the exact deposit amount and accepted type is listed on every scooter before you contact the shop, so you can compare a 2,000 THB cash deposit on a Honda Click against a 50,000 THB deposit on a big bike, and avoid handing over your actual passport — which is technically illegal under Thai law.
How much deposit do Phuket scooter shops ask for?
Deposit size scales with the scooter’s value. Across Koh Ride’s available listings, everyday automatics — Honda Click, Honda Lead, Yamaha Grand Filano, Honda PCX, Yamaha NMAX — ask for a refundable cash deposit of roughly 2,000 to 10,000 THB. Bigger automatics like the Honda ADV, Honda Forza, and Honda XADV run 5,000 to 20,000 THB. Big bikes and premium models — sportbikes, cruisers, superbikes — carry the highest deposits, typically 30,000 to 50,000 THB, reflecting their replacement value.
Cash deposit vs. passport: what’s actually legal
A shop asking to hold your original passport as a security deposit is technically illegal under Thai law, even though some shops still ask for it. The safe, legal alternative is a cash deposit or a photocopy of your passport. On Koh Ride, only a small minority of available listings list passport as the required deposit type — most accept cash, and some accept either. Check the deposit type on a scooter’s listing page before you commit, and ask the shop directly if anything is unclear.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a scooter rental deposit in Phuket?
It depends on the scooter. On Koh Ride, everyday automatic scooters (Honda Click, PCX, Yamaha NMAX, Grand Filano) typically carry a 2,000-10,000 THB refundable cash deposit, larger automatics like the ADV or XADV run 5,000-20,000 THB, and big bikes or premium models can be 30,000-50,000 THB. The exact amount is listed on each scooter’s page.
Do I have to give my passport as a deposit?
No — asking for your original passport as security is technically illegal under Thai law. A cash deposit or a passport photocopy is the safer, legal alternative most shops accept. On Koh Ride, only a handful of available listings list passport as the required deposit type; the majority accept cash instead.
Is the scooter rental deposit refundable?
Yes. The deposit is returned when you bring the scooter back undamaged and on time. If there’s damage, the shop may deduct repair costs from it — take photos of the scooter’s condition before you ride off so you have your own record.
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