Krakow Electric Scooter Rental & Map Drop-Off

4.98

(50 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

We were already laughing by the time the guy handed over the helmets — I think he could tell we were a little nervous about looking ridiculous on these Xiaomi scooters. He showed us how to start them up (there’s a trick to it, but honestly, you get used to the beep), and then pointed out a few places on the map where locals actually hang out, not just tourists. The whole thing felt pretty relaxed; no pressure, just sign a form and off you go. I liked that they dropped the scooters right at our Airbnb — saved us from figuring out trams first thing in the morning.

The first few blocks through Krakow’s Old Town were a blur of cobblestones and church bells — you really do feel every bump under your feet, but in a good way? There’s this smell of fresh bread near Plac Nowy that made us stop even though we’d just had breakfast. We zipped past groups of students and old ladies with shopping bags, and I kept thinking how much ground you can cover compared to walking. Our local guide (well, more like scooter coach) told us these things go up to 27km/h, which is faster than it sounds when you’re dodging pigeons.

I didn’t expect to feel so free — or maybe just silly — weaving past Wawel Castle with the wind in my face. We got lost once (the interactive map helped), but honestly that was half the fun. At one point my friend tried to say “Kazimierz” like a local and our guide cracked up over the phone — apparently we butchered it completely. By the end my legs felt weirdly fresh, not tired at all, and I still think about that view from the riverbank as we waited for pickup. It’s not something you get on a regular city tour, you know?