Renting a motorbike in Sumba costs 200,000 IDR per day (about $12 USD / €11 EUR) for our custom BH-G3 trail scooter — and that price already includes free delivery to Lede Kalumbang Airport (TMC), two full-face helmets, fuel to start, and 24/7 roadside support. It is a flat daily rate with no hidden fees, whether you rent for one day or three months.
Below is exactly what that price includes, how it compares to other rental options on the island, how payment works, and why the cheapest scooter is rarely the cheapest trip once you are out on Sumba's roads.
What's Included in the Price
Many rental quotes look cheaper until you add up the extras. Our 200,000 IDR daily rate is all-inclusive:
- Free airport delivery to Lede Kalumbang (TMC) — your bike is waiting when you land
- Free hotel delivery anywhere in West Sumba
- Two full-face helmets — never an extra charge
- A full tank of fuel to start your trip
- Surf rack, front and rear racks, phone holder — all fitted as standard
- 24/7 WhatsApp roadside support across the whole island
No counter fees, no airport surcharge. The delivery that other shops charge for — or simply don't offer — is built into the rate. See how airport delivery works →
Sumba Motorbike Rental Prices Compared
Standard plastic city scooters (a Honda Beat or Yamaha Mio) are sometimes advertised cheaper in Sumba's towns. Here is how the real, all-in cost compares for a typical traveller arriving by plane:
| Option | Daily rate | Airport delivery | Helmets | Built for Sumba roads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic town scooter (110cc) | 100k–150k IDR | Rarely / paid | Often 1, paid | No — city tyres |
| Generic "tourist" rental | 150k–250k IDR | Sometimes, extra | Usually 1 | Varies |
| BH-G3 (Sumba Rental) | 200k IDR all-in | Free | 2 included | Yes — custom trail bike |
On paper a town scooter can look 50,000 IDR cheaper. In practice you then pay for a taxi from the airport, rent or buy a second helmet, and ride a city bike on dirt roads it was never built for. Our rate folds all of that in — and you get a bike that actually handles Sumba's best routes.
How Payment Works
You book and pay 100% online, securely by card through Stripe, the moment you reserve. Everything is sorted before you land — there's no deposit to chase and no cash to handle on pick-up. You can rent for as little as one day.
💡 Renting for 7 days or more? Message us on WhatsApp before booking — we can often do better rates for longer stays.
Long-Term and Weekly Rentals
The daily rate is flat, so a week is simply 7 × 200,000 IDR (1,400,000 IDR, about $84). For multi-week and monthly rentals — common for surfers and remote workers basing themselves near Nihiwatu or Waikuri — get in touch directly and we will quote a reduced long-stay rate.
Why the Cheapest Bike Isn't the Cheapest Trip
Sumba is not Bali. Roads turn from tarmac to dirt to loose volcanic stone, there are long gaps between fuel stations, and a tubeless puncture with no compressor for 40 km is a genuinely ruined day. A 110cc plastic scooter saves you a couple of euros a day and costs you the trip the first time the road gets rough.
The BH-G3 is a custom aluminium trail scooter — 80 kg, spoke wheels, tube tyres you can fix anywhere, long-range LED lights for unlit roads. It is the difference between seeing the island and worrying about the bike. For two extra euros a day, that is the easiest decision of your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a motorbike in Sumba?
200,000 IDR per day (about $12 USD / €11 EUR) for our custom BH-G3 trail scooter, including free airport or hotel delivery, two helmets and a full tank of fuel. It is a flat daily rate with no hidden fees.
Is airport delivery included in the price?
Yes. Free delivery to Lede Kalumbang Airport (TMC) and to your hotel across West Sumba is included in the 200,000 IDR daily rate — no surcharge.
Are there cheaper scooters in Sumba?
Basic town scooters can be advertised at 100k–150k IDR, but they are plastic city bikes without airport delivery or a second helmet, and they struggle on Sumba's dirt and stone roads. Once you add a taxi from the airport and a second helmet, our all-in rate is usually better value — on a far more capable bike.
Do I pay the full amount upfront?
Yes. You book and pay 100% securely online by card through Stripe when you reserve, so your bike and dates are locked in before you arrive — no deposit to chase and no cash needed on pick-up. You can rent for as little as one day.
Do you offer discounts for weekly or monthly rentals?
Yes — for 7+ day, multi-week and monthly rentals we can offer reduced long-stay rates. Message us on WhatsApp before booking and we will quote you.