A scooter rental app for Phuket

In Phuket, renting a scooter is the normal way to get around: cheaper than taxis, and you are not tied to routes. The catch is that there are hundreds of rental shops with different prices and bike condition, and many only work offline or over LINE.

Not another taxi app, a rental one

Balm Rentals is a rental marketplace, not a ride service. You take a vehicle for a day, a week or the whole trip and drive yourself. Grab and Bolt answer "get there now"; Balm Rentals answers "have your own wheels".

• Every listing on a map of the island — you see what is near your hotel.
• Scooters, motorbikes and cars in one app.
• Price comparison and photos of the actual vehicle, not stock images.
• Direct chat with the owner — ask about hotel delivery, deposit, terms.

How it works

• 1. Open the map and pick an area — Patong, Kata, Rawai, Bang Tao.
• 2. Filter by vehicle type and price.
• 3. Message the owner, agree on dates and delivery.
• 4. Get the vehicle — many rentals deliver to your hotel.

What to check before you ride

• An International Driving Permit (IDP) with category A — without it you get fined and insurance will not pay.
• A helmet for rider and passenger — it is the law and real safety.
• Photograph the bike from every side before renting — it records existing scratches.
• Confirm the deposit and insurance in chat before you take the vehicle.