Drive a Motorcycle on Hire in a Foreign Country
Many of you want to take your favorite motorcycle with you while traveling to a foreign country. In this case, a lot of trouble has to be faced. For example, the hassle of bringing the bike by air, immigration complications, bike road permit issues (in foreign countries), etc. But apart from these problems, you can drive a motorcycle on hire in a foreign country.
Is the process of driving around with a rental motorcycle complicated?
Answer: There is no difficulty in going to a foreign country and driving a motorcycle on rent in that country. Rather, the benefits are more. It reduces the travel cost by 25% to 30% and makes the trip very enjoyable.
Actually, to drive a motorcycle on hire in a foreign country is necessary to have the will of the mind.
Basic Concept of Hiring a Motorcycle in a Foreign Country:
What does it take to rent a motorcycle in a foreign country?
To rent a motorcycle in a foreign country, you must first have a driving license and an international driving license. Bike can be rented by submitting a license to the motorcycle rental company.
In some countries, you can hire a motorcycle by submitting a copy of your passport. However, if you have a driving license, especially an international driving license, you can avoid trouble from the traffic police.
How to get an international motorcycle driving license in BD?
If you have a national driving license you can get an international driving license. Then apply for an international driving license at the office of the Bangladesh Automobile Association located in Dhaka-Moghbazar.
In this case, a fee of 3 to 5 thousand taka has to be paid. Bangladesh Automobile Association will deliver you an International Driving License within 10 to 15 days of application.
How to rent a motorcycle in a foreign country?
A lot of trouble can be avoided if you keep a few things and possible situations in mind before hiring a motorcycle outside the country.
Things to keep in Mind while Hiring a Motorcycle in Foreign Country:
1. Take a trial ride first while hiring a motorcycle. While doing a trial ride, check – the class, whether the brakes and throttle are working properly. If there is any problem then inform the owner and ask him to change the bike.
2. While driving a motorcycle on hire in a foreign country you must remember that -any accidental damage to the rented bike may require you to pay the amount at the time of damage. Or sometimes more than that the council can charge.
3. Many trained motorcyclists also meet with various accidents while riding motorcycles in foreign countries on completely unfamiliar road conditions. So you should have enough money to pay for the damage to the scooter or bike you are renting.
4. While renting a motorcycle the bike owner must keep some documents or ID card from you. In this case, make sure that the photocopy or image of your submitted paper or ID card is preserved with you.
5. Take a complete i.e. 360-degree video of the motorcycle you are renting in a foreign country. And show it to the owner. Otherwise, you may have to pay a fine for any previous damage or damage caused by the unscrupulous owner.
6. Use safety gear before riding the bike. Have you already planned to rent a motorcycle in a foreign country? So definitely carry some basic safety gear from your country. Such as hand gloves, knee guards, and safety shoes, helmet, etc. Always remember one thing, in case of an accident outside the country, in most cases you will not have anyone to help you. So it is important to remember the additional financial matters for treatment.
Expenses for driving a motorcycle on rent in a foreign country
Depending on the condition and CC of the motorcycle, you can rent a motorbike or scooter at a different price in each country.
Even if the condition of a low cc motorbike is good, your oil consumption will depend on the mileage. On the other hand fair condition but high cc bikes will give you less mileage per litre. These are likely to cost a lot of money.
You can rent a bike or scooter in the countries around Bangladesh for BDT. 600-BDT 8000 per day. But the more days you rent, the less money you will need. In the case of renting a motorcycle in a country outside Asia, you may have to pay 6 to 25 thousand taka per day according to all their rules.
Above we have explained about driving a motorcycle on hire in a foreign country.
Here we have tried to give a clear idea of all the important things that should be taken care of while hiring a motorcycle in a foreign country. From NewBikeBD, we wish you all the best for your riding experience in foreign countries.
by NewBikeBD