scooter rentals

[alldone3]

does anyone know of scooter rentals in Antigua. If there are-will we be able to get to places of interest on a scooter or is traffic and/or roads bad?

[figmentdj]

I've been trying to get info on this for months. Here's what I have uncovered:

 

Chekes rents scooters. Good prices, even have a cruise special.

 

Phone: (268) 562 - 4646

Fax: (268) 562 - 4646

Cell: (268) 773 - 3508

Cell: (268) 723 - 9292

E-mail: chekescooter@hotmail.com

 

Now the downside: Mnay folks say that riding a scooter around Antigua is dangerous, especially in St Johns on cruise day. With bad roads, driving on the left and daredevil drivers they say its dicey.

 

I think were still going to try it. Just be extra cautious. Take our time. We'll get a better feel once we step off the ship in port.

[alldone3]

i also found them and have contacted them via e-mail. When are you going to be there? we are going to be there tuesday, december 4 and there is one other ship in port that day.

[figmentdj]

We haven't contacted them yet. Have they responded?

[alldone3]

I asked them what areas of atigua would be accessible on scooter and he replied that "you can go all over the island which is 108 sq miles."

You have to provide a credit credit when making reservation and they meet you at port. He also said riders must have 2 years experience in riding scooters or motorcyles. They are 150 cc automatic scooters made by pgo and matrix. My friends agree with you that it might be dangerous riding and we are looking to rent jeeps instead.

[figmentdj]

Where are you thinking of renting jeeps from. That sounds fun and safer.

[alldone3]

still researching jeep rentals. There is only one listing Jeeps R Us, but they do not have a web site and only a P. O. Box and when I tried to call the phone number I got a message that said they didn't accept international calls (or something of that nature)

[MLYLKY]

WHEN WILL YOU BE IN ANTIGUA?

I AM GOING IN JANUARY. I AM INTERESTED IN THE SAME INFORMATION. HOPEFULLY MORE OPTIONS. KEEP ME INFORMED.

 

MY EMAIL IS MLYLKY@HOTMAIL.COM

[alldone3]

we will be there 12/4. I'll let you know what we decide to do.

 

Laurie

[alldone3]

there is a website: http://www.antiguanice.com that has a category regarding Getting Around and they list a couple companies that have jeeps. I sent them e-mails. Can someone let me know if I can list the companies here.

[figmentdj]

We reserved from dollar. They have jeeps and convertibles. We will be going in Nov. Have to ride scooters some place else.

[smachim]

We rented from Chekes on November 2005.

Antigua is one of the easiest islands to drive as the traffic is almost non existent, besides St.John which is a nightmare (much better in scooter than in car). We looped the whole island (English Harbour, Long Bay and return by the north).

Wear long sleeves (our your forearms will be fried)

[55J5-5]

We rented from Chekes on November 2005.

Antigua is one of the easiest islands to drive as the traffic is almost non existent, besides St.John which is a nightmare (much better in scooter than in car). We looped the whole island (English Harbour, Long Bay and return by the north).

Wear long sleeves (our your forearms will be fried)

 

What ages can drive the scooters? I have two 17yr with licenses that would love to drive one. Some of us have not driven scooters would we be able to drive them easily?

Thanks.