Find Scooter & Motorcycle Hire in Bosnia

Yes. If you hold a UK driving licence and hire a scooter or motorcycle in Sarajevo, UK Government guidance says you must also carry a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) when using a vehicle rented within Bosnia and Herzegovina. You must carry your original driving licence as well — the IDP does not replace it.

You need to obtain the IDP before travelling, as it cannot be bought once you are in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the UK, a 1968 IDP can currently be obtained in person from participating PayPoint stores and costs £5.50.

Travellers with licences issued outside the UK should check the requirements applicable to their own licence before travelling.

Useful links
UK Government – driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina
UK Government – getting an International Driving Permit

Yes. Traffic drives on the right-hand side in Sarajevo and throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dipped headlights should be used during the day as well as at night, and riders should always follow posted speed limits and traffic signs. The general limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on open roads and up to 130 km/h on motorways, although lower signed limits can apply.

Do not use a handheld mobile phone while riding, and never ride after drinking alcohol. If you are involved in an accident, UK Government advice says to remain at the scene and do not move the vehicle until the police arrive.

Road conditions can change quickly outside Sarajevo, particularly on mountain routes, so reduce your speed for bends, poor surfaces and bad weather rather than relying solely on the maximum permitted limit.

Useful links
UK Government – Bosnia and Herzegovina road travel advice
Bosnia and Herzegovina Motorways – speed guidance

Insurance may be included with your scooter hire, but the level of cover varies between rental companies and vehicles. Before booking, check exactly what the rental price includes, particularly third-party liability, damage and theft cover, and whether an excess or security deposit applies.

You should also check whether the policy places restrictions on unpaved roads, mountain routes or taking the scooter outside Bosnia and Herzegovina, as riding outside the permitted conditions could affect your cover.

Your own travel insurance may not automatically cover riding a scooter or motorcycle, particularly larger-engine vehicles, so check the motorcycle and licence conditions of your policy before travelling. UK Government guidance recommends having appropriate travel insurance for your trip.

Useful links
UK Government – Bosnia and Herzegovina travel advice

There can be. The advertised rental price may not include every optional extra or charge, so check the full rental conditions before confirming your booking. Depending on the supplier, additional costs could include an extra helmet, additional rider, delivery or collection, one-way rental, insurance upgrades, excess reduction or late-return charges.

You may also be asked to leave a refundable security deposit, which is different from a rental fee and is normally returned provided the scooter is brought back in accordance with the rental conditions.

Check the fuel and mileage policy too, and confirm whether there are extra charges or restrictions for taking the scooter across an international border — particularly relevant if you plan to explore beyond Bosnia and Herzegovina.

For the Rydavia page, I wouldn’t add an external link to this one. These charges are supplier-specific, so there isn’t a useful official government source that can accurately tell a customer what their particular rental will charge.