Does public transportation bother you? Or would you simply rather explore Paris in the open air, without being limited to the lower speed of self-service kick scooters or bikes? Here is our comparison of self-service scooters rented out in the city. Including both prices and services, we will compare everything to help you make a choice.
Cityscoot Electric Scooters
What is Cityscoot about?
The Cityscoot company has been active in Paris for a few years already, and rents out several hundreds of electric scooters in self-service all across the city.
Who is allowed to drive a Cityscoot scooter?
Any adult allowed to drive a 50cc scooter may drive a Cityscoot scooter, although they must first create an account on the Cityscoot website or app.
Anyone wanting to register must show a French or European driver’s license (type A, A1, A2, B or BSR), unless born before 1988, in which case no license is required. They must also provide a valid debit card and a picture taken with their own smartphone.
Foreigners may only provide a driver’s license to register.
Advantages of Cityscoot scooters:
- Fast and ideal for small trips through Paris.
- Fun for tourists who would rather explore the city by themselves without going through the crowded public transports.
- Environment-friendly and reliable in terms of security and sturdiness -made in Europe.
- Helmet and hygiene caps included under the seat. You may also use your own helmet.
- Available 24/7.
- Cityscoot scooters are always fully charged. All you have to do is leave your scooter on any suitable parking space, the company will take care of recharging it wherever you left it.
- The company also guarantees a joltless start and a bumpless drive, as the scooter may go as fast as 45km per hour. It is also very easy to drive.
- You are fully insured during the whole duration of your rental thanks to the electric motorcycle insurance which the company subscribed to.
How to rent a Cityscoot scooter:
Download the Cityscoot app on your smartphone, then open it and select the scooter you wish to use among the green dots on the map (representing the scooters currently available). You will then have ten minutes to find it and unlock it thanks to a code you will have received.
You may then drive freely wherever you wish to go.
Once you’ve reached your destination, you will have to go park your scooter within the borders of the Cityscoot drop-off area(within Paris itself) and end your rental either on the app or directly on the scooter.
How much does a Cityscoot scooter rental cost?
You won’t need any lengthy subscription to use a self-service Cityscoot electric scooter, as you only pay per renting minute.
There are several packages available:
- The basic rate, for which you only pay the renting minutes (€0.46 per minute).
- CityPack30, for which you may pay €11 for 30 minutes to be deposited on your account (€0.37 per minute), which will be available for 365 days following your purchase and directly debited from your prepaid account as you drive.
- CityPack50, for which you may pay €18 for 50 minutes to be deposited on your account (€0.36 per minute), which will be available for 365 days following your purchase and directly debited from your prepaid account as you drive.
- CityPack100, for which you may pay €34 for 100 minutes to be deposited on your account (€0.34 per minute), which will be available for 364 days following your purchase and directly be debited from your prepaid account as you drive.
- CityPack250, for which you may pay €75 for 250 minutes to be deposited on your account (€0.30 per minute), which will be available for 365 days following your purchase and directly debited from your prepaid account as you drive.
More information on Cityscoot’s website: https://www.cityscoot.eu/en/paris
Links to the Cityscoot app:
- on Google Play
- Unavailable on the App Store
Cooltra Scooters
What’s Cooltra?
Cooltra is a Spanish company which was created in 2006 in Barcelona, which nowadays offers self-service scooter rentals in several European cities, including Paris.
Who is allowed to drive a Cooltra scooter?
Cooltra scooters are available to anyone over 18 in possession of a valid driver’s license.
Advantages of Cooltra scooters:
- A clean and environmental-friendly drive thanks to the Askoll electric scooters.
- Perfect for both the shorter and the longer trips.
- Wide choice of packages available to suit every user.
- Possibility to rent a scooter for a day or a month, with choice of the scooter and variable prices.
- Two helmets and hygienic caps included.
- Insurance is included for each type of rental.
- Scooters recharged by the company (when in rental per minute).
- Maintenance is made by the company for free during a monthly rental.
- Reduced price during breaks.
How to rent a Cooltra scooter:
You will need to download the Cooltra app on your smartphone and provide a picture of both your ID and your driver’s license. Your account will be activated within 48 hours.
Everything else is also managed through the app: book the nearest available scooter, and find it in under 15 minutes. Once you’re there, you only have to press the “Start the trip” button on the app to effectively start the rental.
Once your trip is over, park your scooter inside of the Cooltra zone, press “Finish” in the app, and take a picture of the scooter in its parking place with its license plate visible.
How much does a Cooltra scooter rental cost?
The base price without a package is €0.39 per minute, charged on your credit or debit card once you press “Start the trip”.
You may also credit your account with prepaid packages which reduce the price per minute.
- The Changer pack credits €15 on your account. You also receive a free additional €3, and pay €0.33 per minute.
- The Eco pack credits €30 on your account. You also receive a free additional €8, and pay €0.31 per minute.
- The Eco pack credits €60 on your account. You also receive a free additional €30, and pay €0.28 per minute.
- The Earth Lover pack credits €120 on your account. You also receive a free additional €55, and pay €0.27 per minute.
Passes are also available if you wish to drive freely within a limited period of time.
- The 8-hour pass costs €19.
- The 24-hour pass costs €29.
- The 48-hour pass costs €39.
You can also take breaks during your trip. The price during breaks drops to €0.10 per minute.
Cooltra scooters may also be rented in advance for a day or a month. You can then choose your scooter among several types, either electric or gas-fueled. A daily rental’s price starts at €25 per day, while a monthly rental includes prices ranging between €150 and €410, depending on the scooter.
More information on the Cooltra website: https://www.cooltra.com/en/
Links to the Cooltra app:
Yego Electric Scooters
What’s Yego?
The Yego company, which was founded in France in 2016, has already implemented its electric vehicles in Spain and in Bordeaux, and will soon launch them in Paris.
Who is allowed to drive a Yego scooter?
Anyone above 18 years old and in possession of a valid driver’s license is allowed to drive a Yego scooter.
Advantages of Yego scooters:
- Price per minute is lower than its competitors.
- Reliable and ecological, with a driving lesson for those who want it.
- Scooters are exclusively made in Europe.
- Controls nearly all centralized on the app.
- Helmets and hygienic caps included.
- Insurance is included in the rental.
- Scooter recharge is handled by the company.
- Available 24/7
How to rent a Yego scooter:
Download the Yego app and create your account on it. Indicate your personal information and means of payment, then you will have to provide a selfie taken with your smartphone, your ID and your driver’s license. The rental service will be made available to you under 2 hours.
Once you have an account, you will be able to choose the scooter you wish to book. You will then have 15 minutes to find it, activate it and start it, all from the app.
You are allowed to drive in the whole Yego zone (that is, Paris itself), but no further. You may also take breaks and pay a reduced price.
Once your trip is over, park your scooter and press “Finish” in the app to effectively end the rental.
How much does a Yego scooter rental cost?
The price per minute for a Yego scooter rental is €0.39, starting at 20 seconds after unlocking the scooter to give you the time to start it properly.
Four prepaid packs are also available to credit your account:
- The Seed pack allows you to credit €10 and receive a free €1.50.
- The Bonzai pack allows you to credit €30 and receive a free €7.50.
- The Palm Tree pack allows you to credit €50 and receive a free €15.
- The Baobab pack allows you to credit €100 and receive a free €50.
More information on the Yego website: https://www.rideyego.com/
Links to the Yego app:
Comparative charts
Here is a quick comparison of prices for each company:
| Cityscoot | Cooltra | Yego | |
| Price per minute without package | €0.39 | €0.39 | €0.39 |
| Price per hour without package | €23.40 | €23.40 | €23.40 |
| Crediting | Possible | Possible | Possible |
| Minutes crediting | – 30mn: €11 (€0.37/mn)
– 50mn: €17 (€0.36/mn) – 100mn: €32 (€0.34/mn) – 250mn: €70 (€0.30/mn) |
None | None |
| Money crediting | None | – €15: €3 free and discount (€0.33/mn)
– €30: €8 free and discount (€0.31/mn) – €60: €30 free and discount (€0.28/mn) – €120: €55 free and discount (€0.27/mn) |
– €10: €1.50 free
– €30: €7.50 free – €50: €15 free – €100: €50 free |
| Minute package availability time | 365 days | No expiration date | No expiration date |
| Long-term rental | None | – Daily rental
– Monthly rental |
None |
| Price of a long-term rental | – | – Daily: starting from €25
– Monthly: between €150 and €410 depending on the scooter |
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And here is a comparison of services included with the rental:
| Cityscoot | Cooltra | Yego | |
| Top speed | 45km per hour | 45km per hour | 50km per hour |
| Battery/gas tank life | 50km | 50km | 60km |
| Availability of the service | 24/7 | 24/7, exclusive use if daily or monthly rental | 24/7 |
| Payment | Per minute or package | Per minute, prepaid, or package | Per minute or prepaid |
| Number of scooters in circulation | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Helmet | Included | Included | Included |
| Electric | Yes | Yes (gas-fueled also available) | Yes |
| Passenger | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Insurance | Included | Included | Included |
| Scooter drop-off area | Paris | Paris (except indicated zones) | Paris |
| Subscription | None | None | None |
| Driving lesson | Available (free) | None | Available (free) |
Conclusion
If you’re just passing through Paris and want to make short journeys, we recommend Cooltra, which offers efficient, eco-friendly driving at a reduced price compared with other services when you take out a package.
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