General Rental Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 08/24/2026
These terms and conditions apply to all motorcycle or scooter rentals from LA DUCATESSA srl, Via Pellegrino Matteucci 68/72, 00154 Rome (Italy). They supplement the rental agreement signed upon vehicle pickup, which remains the primary contractual document.

Rental requirements

  1. Minimum age: 21 years old
  2. Valid driver's license, with the category appropriate for the chosen vehicle (we will confirm the required category at the time of booking based on the model).
  3. ID (identity card or passport) and credit card in the driver's name, to be presented when picking up the vehicle.

What is included

  1. Approved rider helmet
  2. Disc lock anti-theft device
  3. Basic insurance: third-party liability, passenger coverage, theft and fire (with deductible), and roadside assistance.
  4. Included mileage is provided at the time of booking; beyond that, €0.30/km.

Available options

  1. Additional rider insurance: €5/day (note: there is no "comprehensive" insurance available for this type of vehicle).
  2. Passenger helmet, additional equipment (smartphone mount, top case subject to availability): upon request at pickup.

Transmission varies by model

  1. Ducati motorcycles: manual transmission
  2. Scooters (Vespa, Beverly): automatic transmission

Security Deposit

  1. Amount: between €1,000 and €3,000 depending on the model rented, collected via credit card pre-authorization or in cash upon pickup.
  2. For rentals longer than 15 days, an additional security deposit of €500 (up to 20 days) or €800 (beyond 20 days) is required.
  3. The security deposit (or the corresponding portion) may be withheld in the event of damage to the vehicle, loss of keys (€350), or loss of documents (€200), or to cover the deductible in the event of theft or an accident.

Driving area

The vehicle is authorized for use in Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City. Any travel to another European country must be authorized in advance and may result in an increased security deposit.

Cancellation and rescheduling

In case of cancellation, the rental can be rescheduled to a later date; the deposit paid remains valid for 1 year. Contact us as soon as possible to arrange the rescheduling.

Late return

Any delay in return is charged at €300 per day (the penalty applies as soon as the agreed time is exceeded, even by a few minutes).

Hours and after-hours pickup/return

Pickup and return are possible outside of regular business hours by appointment and for an additional fee.

Driver responsibility

The driver agrees to:

  1. use the vehicle with care and return it in the same condition as it was at the start;
  2. do not allow a third party to drive the vehicle;
  3. do not use the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or substances that impair alertness;
  4. report any incident or damage immediately.

Full details of obligations and responsibilities are specified in the rental agreement signed upon vehicle pickup.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Italian law. Any disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Rome.

Contact us

For any questions regarding these terms or to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@laducatessa.it.

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