Honda Vario Scooter Rental in Zanzibar: Automatic Scooter for $10 a Day
The Honda Vario is a twist-and-go automatic scooter, popular around the world for being easy, economical and light to park. At $10 a day it is the cheapest way to get around Stone Town and the nearby beaches.
Need your driving permit? Mosum Tours & Safaris arranges the temporary Zanzibar permit for USD 10, valid for up to 3 months. See all our rental cars.
Riders
2 (rider + passenger)
Type
Automatic scooter
Gearbox
Automatic (CVT)
Engine
125–150 cc petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Licence
Motorcycle category
Storage
Under-seat space
Best for
Solo riders, couples
About the Honda Vario Scooter
Automatic scooters are the easiest bikes to ride: no gears or clutch, just throttle and brake. The Vario is light, quick to filter through town traffic and sips petrol, which keeps the day cost low.
You must hold a valid driving licence that includes a motorcycle category, and you need the temporary Zanzibar permit. Wear a helmet at all times, as the law requires, and keep to short, daylight rides on good roads. We confirm the exact engine size and what comes with the scooter when you book.
Specifications shown are typical for this model. We confirm the exact year, gearbox and features of your vehicle when you book.
Mosum Tours & Safaris is a Zanzibar-based operator with more than ten years of experience in ground handling. Our office is on Forodhani Street in Stone Town and we are on WhatsApp from 8 AM to 9 PM every day.
Honda Vario Features
Twist-and-go
Automatic, no gears or clutch
Low daily rate
Our cheapest rental at $10 a day
Fuel-sipping engine
Small petrol engine keeps costs down
Under-seat storage
Space for a small bag and valuables
Easy to park
Fits anywhere in Stone Town
Helmet required
Wearing a helmet is the law, ask us what is provided
Great for short trips
Town, nearby beaches and village visits
Ride in daylight
Best on good roads in dry weather
Where You Can Take It
Good scooter rides. Distances are approximate. Choose short, daylight rides on good roads and take care in rain.
- Airport to Stone Town: about 7 km, roughly 15 minutes
- Stone Town to Mangapwani coast: about 20 km
- Stone Town to Bububu and Fumba side: short rides along the coast roads
- Local errands and beach hopping: ideal for short hops near your hotel
Price
What You Need to Rent
- Your passport
- A valid full driving licence from your home country that includes a motorcycle category
- The temporary Zanzibar driving permit (USD 10, valid up to 3 months), which we arrange for you
- A helmet that fits, as helmets are required by law
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Honda Vario scooter per day?
The Vario is $10 a day. Message us for dates and we confirm availability and the total.
What licence do I need to ride a scooter?
You need a valid driving licence from home that includes a motorcycle category, plus the temporary Zanzibar permit. We arrange the permit for $10 and it is valid for up to 3 months.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, wearing a helmet is required by law. Ask us what comes with the scooter when you book.
Can two people ride the Vario?
Yes, it carries a rider and one passenger. Luggage space is limited to the under-seat compartment.
Is a scooter good for long trips?
It is best for short rides and nearby beaches. For longer drives to the north or east coast with luggage, a car is more comfortable and safer.
Other Cars You Can Rent
Reserve the Honda Vario Scooter
Tell us your dates and pickup place and we will confirm availability, the final price and your driving permit. Prefer to chat? Message the Mosum Tours & Safaris team on WhatsApp.
What to send us: the car you want, your pickup and return dates, where you would like to collect it, and a photo of your passport and driving licence so we can prepare your USD 10 driving permit. We reply on WhatsApp every day from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Photos are for illustration. Your rental car may be a different year or colour.