Vehicles and Bicycle Rentals:
You don’t really need to have a motorized vehicle when you come to Utila as most places can be easily and quickly reached on foot and as a matter of fact, Utila traffic has become a bit of a problem in the last couple of years.
Once a quieter place with just a few vehicles to bring people and goods from the airport and a couple of delivery trucks to move freight around, the streets now tend to become congested and loud especially during the times of day that the ferries and fright boats call to port.
There has also been an increasing number of three wheeler taxis (‘tuk-tuks’), over the last few years which have added a convenient service to the island but have added to the street congestion. However, everything is a balance and the you can call a tuk tuk at pretty much any time of day or night to get to where you want to go (or to take you home after a late night out). This is an especially good option if you are staying at a vacation rental away from the centre of town. Find a driver you like, get their number and keep it close.
In addition to the tuk tuks there are plenty of bicycle and vehicle rental options for those who would like to have autonomy and use of their own vehicle to get around during their stay.
Some hotels and vacation rentals offer bicycles for their guests to use, some even have use of a scooter or a golf cart as an option so be sure to ask when you book.
Renting a motorized vehicle such as a scooter, four wheeler of a golf cart for a day or so to do a little exploring of the island, away from the main street is a fun activity and allow you to visit out of the way places you may not otherwise get to see.
Do I Need a Vehicle?
If you are staying in town, you will likely find that you won’t need a vehicle at all, but may want to rent a golf cart, scooter, or 4-wheeler for some exploring of the island. If you are renting one of the vacation rental homes on Utila, keep in mind that most are located slightly out of town (1 mile to 1.5 mile), so you will likely want some type of transport if you don’t plan on walking or using the tuk tuks.
Are there Taxi’s?
Yes! Many visitors choose to take advantage of the moto-taxis (tuk tuks), on island. These are modified scooters, with full back seats and covered. There are MANY on the island – you can’t miss them. In-town trips are generally 30 lempiras per person ($1.25 USD), including to the public beach. Trips from the airport are usually 100 lempiras pre person. There are plenty driving around so you shouldn’t have to wait long to flag one down.
UtilaGuide Tip: If you are staying at a rental house or outside of town, and plan to use a taxi later that night, make sure you have the name and number of a tuk tuk driver that you trust and find out if he or she is working that night.
BICYCLE RENTAL:
Bikes are about $10 per day and if you are going to be renting for a week you can usually get a discount.
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Utila Bike Rental:
There is a place to rent Bicycles about one block from the Ferry dock toward the Point in Utila (Turning Right from the ferry dock). It’s on the left side of the street (opposite from the water), look for the signs!
Bikes rent from here for about $10 per day.
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Roneey Rentals:
There are two locations for Roneey Rentals – the newer location is on the main street, to the right of the ferry dock (if you are getting off of the ferry), walk about two blocks, just past the bakery on the left (non-ocean) side of the road. You will see sign on road and you will see the bicycles inside the gate along with golf carts and four-wheelers (quads), also for rent.
Bikes rent here for $10 per day or for $40 for a week.
their original shop which on the main street, to the left of the ferry dock, down about 8 blocks, on the right (non-ocean) side of the road at what looks like an auto shop, and usually lots of golf carts and scooters being fixed there.
There are also bicycles here for the same price as their other location:
$10 for the day and $40 for the week
Edwin is the owner and speaks English. Telephone: 2425-3991 or 3288-1024
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Lance Bodden Rentals:
Lance Bodden Rentals has a Bicycle and other vehicle rental annex located toward the Point in Utila (turn right when you get off of the ferry and walk about 3 blocks), just past Utila Water Sports Dive shop and just before the gas station and gravel yard on the right (sea), side.
Bikes rent here for $10 per day or for $50 per week.
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Utila Guide Tip: If you are staying longer term, look into buying a new or used bicycle and selling it before you leave Utila. There are forums on Facebook for this kind of thing or just ask around!
Also: Don’t forget to ask at your hotel or rental if there are bicycles you can borrow during your stay.
Golf Carts, Scooters, ATV’s (‘Quads’):
During the busy seasons (Christmas/New Year, Easter, Carnival & SunJam (August), and National Holiday weekends), you will want to reserve in advance (all of the rental places have someone on staff whom can speak English if you want to call to reserve your vehicle). Most places require a deposit.
Golf Carts around the island rent for about $35-90 USD per day depending on whether it is an electric or gas model and if it seats 2,4 or 6 people), and scooters $25-50 USD per day. We have found that you may need to email a few times to ensure you have a reservation.
UtilaGuide Tip: If you do get a an electric scooter or golf cart and charge it a hotel or Vacation Rental unit, there may be a slight charge of $4-5 USD per night charging fee just to cover the cost of electricity. Be sure to ask in advance, or get a vehicle that runs on gas*
GOLF CARTS:
Lance Bodden Rentals
Main Shop in the Centre of Town, with an Annex on the ‘Point’, just past Utila Water Sports Dive Shop and before the Gas Station
Renting all types of golf carts: 2 seater, 4 seater and 6 seaters both electric and gas models. Prices depend on the model but generally run from $8-$30 USD per hour, $35-$90 USD per day and $250-$500 USD per week.
If you are coming from the airport it is located just before the center of town. You can ask your taxi to drop you off there to pick up your rental vehicle. If you are coming off of one of the ferries, walk straight up and over the main street, Lance is just past the bank on the right and also has a smaller rental annex on the point just before the gas station and gravel depot on the right.
Contact: Lance & Jennie Bodden Phone: (504) 2425 3245 Email: boddenlance@yahoo.com
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Taller / Rental Roneey
Located on the main street, to the left of the ferry dock, down about 8 blocks, on the right (non-ocean) side of the road at what looks like an auto shop, and usually lots of golf carts and scooters parked there. They also have a rental outlet in the opposite direction toward the Point in Utila (turn Right from the ferry and walk two blocks, is located just past the bakery).
Golf Carts are $70 USD per day $480 USD for seven days, new scooters are $35 USD per day and $180 USD per week, and older scooters are $30usd per day. For weekly rate, you normally get 1 day free.
*Note: Roneeys requires the vehicles to come back with gas*
Contact: Edwin (the owner) whom speaks English as does the shop manager. Telephone: (504) 2425 3991 or (504) 3288 1024
WHEELERS/QUADS:
Lance Bodden Rentals
Main Shop in the Centre of Town just up from the Ferry Dock. The Annex is on the ‘Point, just past Utila Water Sports Dive Shop and before the Gas Station:
Lance rents 4-Wheeler, (‘Quads’) of different models and sizes- which determine the prices. ‘Quads rent for between $15-$20 USD per hour, $60-$70 USD per day and $330-$400 USD per week.
If you are coming from the airport it is located just before the center of town. You can ask your taxi to drop you off there to pick up your rental vehicle. If you are coming off of one of the ferries, walk straight up and over the main street, Lance is just past the bank on the right and also has a smaller rental annex on the point just before the gas station and gravel depot on the right.
Contact: Lance & Jennie Bodden (both English Speakers). Telephone: (504) 2425 3245 Email: boddenlance@yahoo.com
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Taller / Rental Roneey
Located on the main street, to the left of the ferry dock, down about 8 blocks, on the right (non-ocean) side of the road at what looks like an auto shop, and usually lots of golf carts and scooters parked there. They also have a rental outlet in the opposite direction toward the Point in Utila (turn Right from the ferry and walk two blocks, is located just past the bakery).
Roneeys rents 4-Wheeler, (‘Quads’) for $65 USD per day.
*Note: Roneeys requires the vehicles to come back with gas*
Contact: Edwin (the owner) whom speaks English as does the shop manager. Telephone: (504) 2425 3991 or (504) 3288 1024
SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES:
Lance Bodden Rentals
Main Shop in the Centre of Town, Annex on the ‘Point’, just past Utila Water Sports Dive Shop and before the Gas Station:
At Lance Bodden Rentals, there are a variety of motorcycles for rent ranging from simple scooters to more powerful dirt-bikes and they range in price accordingly. Scooters and motorcycles cost between $8-$12 USD per hour; $25-$35 USD per day; $160-$220 USD per week.
If you are coming from the airport it is located just before the center of town. You can ask your taxi to drop you off there to pick up your rental vehicle. If you are coming off of one of the ferries, walk straight up and over the main street, Lance is just past the bank on the right and also has a smaller rental annex on the point just before the gas station and gravel depot on the right.
Contact: Lance & Jennie Bodden (both speak English) Telephone: (504) 2425 3245 Email: boddenlance@yahoo.com
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Two locations, one on the main street, to the left of the ferry dock, down about 8 blocks, on the right (non-ocean) side of the road at what looks like an auto shop, and usually lots of golf carts and scooters parked there. They also have a rental outlet in the opposite direction toward the Point in Utila (turn Right from the ferry and walk two blocks, is located just past the bakery).
-Roneeys rents Scooters for $35 USD per day and for $180 USD per week.
*Note: Roneeys requires the vehicles to come back with gas*
Contact: Edwin (the owner) whom speaks English as does the shop manager. Telephone: (504) 2425 3991 or (504) 3288 1024