“Didn’t you know you can’t travel around Hualien without your own transportation?”
Hualien and Taitung cover a huge area—Hualien alone accounts for one-eighth of Taiwan’s total land area.
No transportation = no legs.
From Xiulin Township in the far north to Fuli Township in the south, every corner has its own scenery. But if you’re a student or don’t have a car driver’s license, renting a scooter in Hualien is the perfect choice! Renting a scooter in Hualien makes parking easier than renting a car, and the price is friendlier too. If you’re worried about getting ripped off or ending up with a scooter you’re not happy with—wasting time and energy—let us walk you through everything you should know about renting a scooter, so you can sort it out without any hassle!
Before you rent a scooter in Hualien: how do you get to Hualien?
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▲ Suhua Highway: Under normal conditions, driving the Suhua Highway at a steady pace (just avoid it after several days of rain) is still very safe, and the scenery along the way is classic in every frame. ▲ Suhua Improvement Highway: Opened at the end of 2017, this route lets you skip the Nan’ao and Dong’ao sections that jam up most easily. The road is smooth, and it saves about 20 minutes compared with the old Suhua Highway. |
| Take the train |
▲ Train tickets to Hualien are nearly impossible to get during long weekends, so here are some booking tricks that greatly improve your chances. Taiwan Railway booking system 2. Book in segments. If you can’t get a direct ticket, buy it in parts—for example, Taipei → Luodong plus Luodong → Hualien, or Kaohsiung → Taitung plus Taitung → Hualien. You can also take a bus to Yilan and just buy a Yilan → Hualien ticket. 3. Three days before departure, try the table seats on the Puyuma Express. Because the four-person table seats have to be bought four tickets at a time, they often don’t sell out, and they’re released for individual purchase three days before departure. For the full version, see this article: “Insider tips for booking Taiwan Railway tickets“ |
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Take | ▲ Don’t assume domestic flights are easy to get—seats are scarce during long weekends 1. ezFly 2. Mandarin Airlines 3. UNI Air |
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▲ Besides trains and planes, there’s a hidden option on the “blue highway”—the Natchan ferry. The crossing takes about 2 hours, or about 3.5 hours including check-in and disembarking. It’s slower than the train, but you get to enjoy the scenery from the deck and, if you’re lucky, even spot dolphins—a rare experience. 1. Sailings run on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays—not every day |
Hualien scooter rental quick-reference table ↓
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| V | V | V (20KM) | V | V | V | X | X |
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Ultra-low-price scooter rental
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▲ All gogoout partner shops in Hualien keep their scooters under four years old, and some are only a few months old.
▲ Shops provide half-face, three-quarter and children’s helmets. If you have special requirements, contact them in advance to reserve one.
▲ Dingfeng Rental (鼎峰租車) and Quanfangwei Rental (全方位租車) provide two rain ponchos per scooter.
| Hualien scooter rental FAQ |
Q: I’m worried that after I book, the shop will charge me extra on the spot.
When you book on the gogoout website, the price you see is the final price. That avoids the old problem of booking online and then finding a different price at the shop, so renting a scooter in Hualien is worry-free.
Q: I’m a student—are there discounts for renting a scooter in Hualien?
When you book on the gogoout website and pay by credit card online, you get the best and final price. Convenience store code payment is also available.
Q: What if something comes up and I need to cancel my booking?
For bookings made on the gogoout website: a full refund 3 days before, a 50% refund 2 days before, and no refund 1 day before or on the day itself.
| A friendly reminder from gogoout |
Generally speaking, when renting a scooter or a car in Hualien, people worry that the shop will blame them for scratches on the body. We suggest taking photos and video of the scooter’s condition when you pick it up, so you can avoid unnecessary disputes at return time and keep your trip flawless.
How to book a scooter in Hualien quickly
First, open Google, type in “Hualien scooter rental,” and then check the prices on every website…
Here’s how to book a scooter in Hualien in under three minutes
Open gogoout Hualien scooter rental, then (1) enter your location and rental dates, (2) compare prices and pick the model you like, (3) book right away.
Yes, it’s that fast. In the past you had to jot down prices from different shops in a notebook, Google the reviews to avoid a bad shop, transfer money and then call to confirm your booking—now gogoout handles all of it for you.
On top of that, every model comes with real photos and detailed vehicle information, genuine shop reviews and recommendation ratings—everything about renting sorted in one place.
The gogoout team visits and talks with every shop in person. Only shops that share our philosophy are listed, so we can offer users a better rental experience together.
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Hualien scooter rental: our partner shops
1. 鼎峰租車 (Ding Feng Car Rental)
About the shop:
鼎峰租車 (Ding Feng Car Rental) sits right across from the front exit of Hualien Train Station — just a one-minute walk! Anyone who has dealt with the owner knows how friendly and customer-focused the service is.
The helmets don’t come with liners, but the owner points out that Taiwan’s weather is hot and humid, so every helmet is disinfected with alcohol after each customer and left out in the sun to kill germs. Even better, 鼎峰租車 (Ding Feng Car Rental) has partners across northern and southern Hualien, so if something goes wrong after you pick up your scooter, just call the shop and they’ll send roadside assistance!
Models and prices:
| Engine size | Model | Price |
| 110cc | KYMCO MANY | NT 350/24hr |
| 125cc | KYMCO-GP、SYM-GT | NT 350/24hr |
| 125cc | KYMCO-LIKE、SYM-DUKE、YAMAHA-RAY | NT 500/24hr |
| 125cc | YAMAHA Cygnus X | NT 600/24hr |
(Prices vary slightly by season and on holidays.)
Online ratings:
Google rating 4.8 stars / Facebook page rating 4.9 stars
Shop information:
Pickup address: No. 100-7, Guolian 1st Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 21:30
2. 全方位租車 (All-Round Car Rental)
About the shop:
全方位優質租車 (All-Round Quality Car Rental) was founded on a “customers first” philosophy. It’s about 400 meters from Hualien Train Station, roughly a three- to five-minute walk, and if your luggage is too heavy the shop also offers a pickup service! (Contact customer service in advance if you need it.)
One thing that sets 全方位租車 (All-Round Car Rental) apart is that its newer scooters come with body and fairing coverage, so you don’t have to pay for accidental scratches. Older models, however, aren’t covered — so be sure to ask before you rent.
Models and prices:
| Engine size | Model | Price |
| 125cc | KYMCO-DUKE | NT 300-350/24hr |
| 125cc | KYMCO-LIKE | NT 300-350/24hr |
(Prices vary slightly by season and on holidays.)
Online ratings:
Google rating 4.3 stars / Facebook page rating 4.9 stars
Models and prices:
| Engine size | Model | Price |
| 125cc | KYMCO-DUKE | NT 300-350/24hr |
| 125cc | KYMCO-LIKE | NT 300-350/24hr |
(Prices vary slightly by season and on holidays.)
3. 超低價機車出租 (Super Low Price Scooter Rental)
About the shop:
The shop is a 300-meter walk from Hualien Train Station and focuses on cheap, great-value scooter rentals in Hualien. Like their Facebook page and you’ll get a free helmet liner and a scooter lock (why wouldn’t you?).
The owner is also a born-and-raised Hualien local. Ask him which shop has the best pickled chili peppers and he’ll tell you right away it’s 花崗山剝皮辣椒 (Huagangshan Pickled Chili Peppers). If you’d like travel tips, he’s happy to answer your questions!
Models and prices:
| Engine size | Model | Price |
| 125cc | KYMCO-GP | NT 300/24hr |
| 110cc | KYMCO-MANY | NT 300/24hr |
(NT$400/24hr during long holiday weekends)
Shop information:
Pickup address: No. 42, Guoxing 2nd St., Hualien City, Hualien County
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Online reviews:
Google rating 4.3 stars / Facebook page rating 5.0 stars
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This article was translated by AI from the original Chinese version.
