Renting a Scooter in Kaohsiung: Pick Up at Kaohsiung Airport (Xiaogang), Getting There from Zuoying HSR, and City Riding Routes

Renting a Scooter in Kaohsiung: Pick Up at Kaohsiung Airport (Xiaogang), Getting There from Zuoying HSR, and City Riding Routes

Living in Kaohsiung and need a scooter for a few days, or want to ride around Pier-2, Sizihwan and Cijin on your own? Here is the short answer first: GoodCars offers scooters at only one location in Kaohsiung — the Kaohsiung Airport store (高雄機場站, in Xiaogang District). The HSR Zuoying (左營高鐵站) and Kaohsiung Railway Station (高雄車站) pickup points currently have no scooters. This guide covers where to pick up, how to get there by MRT, what to bring, riding times to the main city sights, and when a car makes more sense. For renting a car in Kaohsiung, see Kaohsiung Car Rental.

Kaohsiung's roads are wide and full of scooters (Unsplash, location tagged Kaohsiung; for illustration)

Where can you rent a scooter in Kaohsiung?

Online bookings must be made before pickup; the earliest time you can choose is shown on the booking page. For a last-minute rental, call the store or message us on WhatsApp. More about the airport location: Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) Car Rental.

Getting to the Kaohsiung Airport store from HSR Zuoying or Kaohsiung Station

Both stations are on the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line. Ride toward Xiaogang and get off at Kaohsiung International Airport Station (高雄國際機場站) — no transfer needed. Times below are from Google Maps (checked on the evening of Fri 13 Nov 2026):

Call the store (07-801-1122) when you exit the MRT to confirm the exact pickup spot. MRT fares and service hours: see Kaohsiung MRT's official notices.

What to bring

• Licence: bring a licence that covers scooters; if unsure, ask the store before booking (07-801-1122). Foreign visitors can rent scooters; the store checks and approves your licence at pickup, so bring your original licence, International Driving Permit and passport.
• Documents and payment: foreign renters need their passport, licence and a credit card in the renter's own name. Renters must be at least 25 (foreign nationals) or 20 (Taiwanese nationals).
• Helmets: the model page lists a helmet as provided. Ask the store when booking how many helmets come with the scooter and whether sizes are available. Rider and passenger should both wear a helmet with the chin strap fastened.

Riding times from the Kaohsiung Airport store

Google Maps scooter routes, starting from the store address (checked in the evening; daytime and weekends are usually slower):

Cijin: tunnel or ferry

From Xiaogang, the Google Maps scooter route goes through the Cross-Harbor Tunnel straight into Cijin. Alternatively, ride to Sizihwan and take the Gushan–Cijin ferry, which carries scooters. During long holiday weekends there are boarding restrictions for visitors' petrol scooters; check fares, sailings and restrictions on the Kaohsiung City Ferry website.

The ferry to Cijin takes riders and scooters together (Unsplash, location tagged Cijin District, Kaohsiung)

Pier-2, Hamasen and Sizihwan

These harbourside spots are close together: park once and walk. The Light Rail runs through this area — never stop on the tracks at a red light, and slow down when crossing rails, especially in the rain.

Kaohsiung Harbour (Unsplash, location tagged Kaohsiung; for illustration)

Lotus Pond: a longer ride north

Lotus Pond in Zuoying is about 34–39 minutes from the store, the furthest of these spots. Give it its own half day, or visit it on your way back: ride north first, then head south to Xiaogang to return the scooter.

Lotus Pond, about 34–39 minutes' ride from the store (Unsplash, location tagged Kaohsiung)

Kenting or Maolin by scooter? Take a car instead

Google Maps scooter routes from the store: Kenting Street about 1 h 55 min (97–98 km) and the Maolin National Scenic Area office about 1 h 25 min (61 km), one way. That is most of a day on the road, with busy, windy stretches toward Kenting and mountain roads at Maolin. For these trips, or for 3+ people and luggage, rent a car — all three GoodCars pickup points in Kaohsiung have cars. See Kenting Self-Drive Guide.

Practical riding tips in Kaohsiung

• Use scooter navigation: Google Maps' scooter mode avoids freeways and expressways that scooters can't use. Road signs and markings on site always come first.
• Two-stage left turns: where you see a two-stage left-turn sign or a painted scooter waiting box, go straight into the box, turn to face your new direction, and go on the next green.
• Parking: use marked scooter bays, not arcades or sidewalks. If a parking payment slip is left on the scooter, pay it at a convenience store the same day; parking during the rental is the renter's responsibility under the rental agreement.
• Sun and rain: the sun is strong, so use sunscreen and drink water; in sudden downpours, slow down and avoid road paint and manhole covers. Turn on the headlight in rain and after dark.

Full road rules: Taiwan Driving Rules for Foreign Drivers. Renting in Taipei instead? See Renting a Scooter in Taipei.

Wide intersections in central Kaohsiung (Unsplash, location tagged Kaohsiung; for illustration)

Fuel

• You refuel the scooter yourself and pay for the fuel.
• The GP-125 uses 95 unleaded.
• How much fuel to leave at return: follow the store's instructions, and take a photo of the fuel gauge at pickup.
• Rental charges are as shown on the booking page.

FAQ

Can I rent a scooter at HSR Zuoying or Kaohsiung Station?

Not at the moment. Take the MRT Red Line to Kaohsiung International Airport Station (about 33–34 min from HSR Zuoying, about 17 min from Kaohsiung Station). The store's registered address is about a 9–10 minute walk from the MRT station; call the store (07-801-1122) when you exit to confirm the actual pickup spot.

How much is a one-month scooter rental in Kaohsiung?

There is currently no monthly or weekly scooter rate. For a longer rental, enter your dates on the booking page to see the price.

What licence do I need to rent a scooter?

Bring a licence that covers scooters; if unsure, ask the store before booking (07-801-1122). If you would rather drive, all three GoodCars pickup points in Kaohsiung have cars.

Is a scooter always available?

No. GoodCars has a limited number of scooters, so book early; availability is shown on the booking page.

Can I pick up or return late at night or early morning?

Online pickup and return times are 09:00–23:55. For other times, call the store in advance (07-801-1122) and they will arrange it.

Can I return the scooter at a different location?

Whether a different return location is possible is shown on the booking page. Kaohsiung Airport is the only scooter location in Kaohsiung, so returning to the same store is the simplest option.