City Local: Weekly rental (7 days)

Poreč gets much easier on two wheels. This seven-day City Coco rental gives you the freedom to move around town on your own schedule, without joining a group or waiting for a guide. I like the free city map, which helps you get oriented quickly, and the extra battery, which can extend the stated range beyond 50 kilometers.

I also like the practical kit: helmet, lock, backpack, charger, and a drink are included. The main caution is that an electric scooter is not a substitute for careful riding. The scooters accelerate strongly, and one customer specifically noted how fast the machine felt, so you should take time to learn the controls before setting off.

The rental costs $259.04 per group of up to one person for about seven days. That is a serious price for a scooter, but it can make sense if you plan to use it daily, especially at a large campsite or for repeated trips across Poreč. This is best for independent riders who value flexibility more than a planned sightseeing route.

Key Points Before You Book

• Seven full days of use: You keep the scooter for 168 hours, making it useful for repeated trips rather than one quick ride.
• Up to 50-plus kilometers with the spare battery: The standard stated range is 25 to 35 kilometers, and the additional battery can more than double that distance.
• Everything needed for basic riding is supplied: You receive a helmet, charger, padlock, backpack, city map, and a bottled drink or similar refreshment.
• A helpful choice for large campsites: The scooter can save time when your accommodation covers a wide area, a point praised by a family who used scooters to cross a large campsite.
• Strong acceleration requires care: The motor is powerful, so first-time riders should practice braking, turning, and throttle control before heading into busy areas.
• Flexible, self-guided sightseeing: You choose when to leave, where to go, and how long to stop. The rental ends back at the shop on Mate Vlašića Street.

What You Actually Get for Seven Days

This is not a guided excursion with a set route. It is a weeklong vehicle rental, which changes the way you should judge it. You are paying for access and independence, not for commentary, entrance tickets, or a guide leading you from sight to sight.

The rental period is listed as 168 hours. You collect the scooter at City Coco Rent Poreč, at Ul. Mate Vlašića 17, and return it to the same meeting point. The shop is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., so you have a broad window for pickup and return, though the exact timing of your booking still matters.

At pickup, the supplied equipment should cover the basics. You receive:

• An electric scooter
• A helmet
• A battery charger
• An additional battery
• A padlock
• A backpack
• A free city map
• A 0.5-liter bottle of water, or a 0.25-liter energy drink or iced tea

The map is a small but useful touch. You can use it to plan a simple ride around Poreč instead of spending the first hour trying to work out where you are. The backpack also makes the rental more practical for carrying a phone, wallet, light clothing, or the charger.

One customer singled out Sascha for a friendly introduction when making a reservation. That detail matters because a short explanation at the beginning can make a big difference, especially if you have never used this style of electric scooter.

Learning the Scooter Before You Ride Away

These are City Coco scooters with a powerful motor and quick acceleration. The listed load capacity is 150 kilograms, and the scooters use shock absorbers along with puncture-resistant, slip-resistant tires.

Those features sound technical, but they affect your day in simple ways. Shock absorbers can make ordinary town riding more comfortable, while slip-resistant tires offer added confidence on imperfect surfaces. Still, neither feature removes the need to slow down, watch the road, and ride within your ability.

I would spend a few minutes at the shop practicing starts and stops. Test how sharply the scooter responds when you use the throttle. Practice braking at low speed, and get a feel for how much room you need to turn. The comment about the scooter going very fast is a useful warning, not a complaint to ignore.

The helmet is included, so use it. The padlock is also important if you stop for food, shopping, or sightseeing. You have freedom to leave the scooter for a short time, but you still need to secure it properly and keep track of the key or lock.

Planning Your Poreč Week With the City Map

The best feature of this rental is the freedom to split your sightseeing across several days. You do not need to force every stop into one long outing. You can ride for a short trip in the morning, return to your accommodation, and use the scooter again later.

The supplied city map helps you organize those outings. Since no fixed route is included, you can decide how much time to spend in central Poreč and how much time to devote to nearby areas. The important point is that you are not limited to the duration of a standard half-day rental.

You might use the first day simply to get comfortable with the scooter and learn the route between the shop, your accommodation, and the center. On another day, you can make a longer ride using the spare battery. On a quiet day, the scooter can function as practical transport rather than a sightseeing activity.

That flexibility is especially useful if you are staying at a large campsite. A family found that the scooters made it much easier and more fun for children to move from one side of a large campsite to another. That is a strong use case: the scooter is not only for seeing the sights. It can save time inside a spread-out holiday property.

The limitation is that the rental does not give you a planned list of scenic stops. If you want a guide explaining Poreč or a carefully arranged day of landmarks, this is the wrong product. You receive the tools and the vehicle, then create the route yourself.

Battery Range and the Value of the Spare

The standard driving range is listed at 25 to 35 kilometers. With the additional battery, the stated range rises to more than 50 kilometers.

Actual range can depend on how you ride, the load, the route, and how often you use the motor at full power. The supplied information does not promise a precise distance in every condition, so I would treat the figures as useful planning estimates rather than guarantees.

The charger gives you a second way to manage the week. You can charge the scooter between trips, then use the spare battery when you want to remain out longer. This arrangement is more valuable over seven days than it would be on a single short hire.

You should plan around charging instead of waiting until the battery is nearly empty. If you are staying at a campsite or accommodation with easy access to power, the charger makes repeated short rides simple. If your day depends on covering a long distance, carry the spare battery as planned and check that you understand how to change or use it before leaving.

The extra battery is one of the strongest reasons to consider the weekly rental. Without it, a 25 to 35-kilometer range may be enough for local use but less reassuring for longer outings. With it, you have more room to adjust your plans.

Comfort, Weather, and the Foldable Design

The scooters have shock absorbers and puncture-resistant, slip-resistant tires. That equipment should make ordinary riding less tiring than using a basic scooter, but you should still expect to feel the road and remain alert.

The foldable design is useful if you have a car. You can place the scooter in a trunk and use it for trips beyond Poreč, according to the rental information. This gives the weekly hire more reach, since you are not limited to the area immediately around the shop.

The scooter carries an IP54 water-resistance certification. This means the machine is designed to handle some wet conditions, including rain, but you should not treat it as waterproof or ride carelessly during severe weather. The information says you can ride in the rain without worrying about the weather, yet sensible use still matters: protect the charger, avoid deep water, and slow down when surfaces are wet.

No weather backup plan is described. If poor conditions keep you off the scooter, you still have a seven-day rental period, but you should not assume the booking will be extended or partly refunded for a missed ride.

The $259.04 Price: Who Gets Good Value?

The listed price is $259.04 per group of up to one person. The detailed rental information also gives a rate of 32 euros per day for 168 hours, so you should check the current displayed total and currency at booking.

At roughly seven days, the cost works out to about $37 per day using the advertised dollar price. That is not cheap compared with a short scooter hire, but the comparison is not quite fair. This rental includes a spare battery, charger, helmet, lock, backpack, map, and refreshment. You also avoid paying a new rental fee each time you want to ride.

I see good value in the rental for three types of visitor:

• Someone staying in Poreč for a full week
• Someone based at a large campsite
• Someone who expects to make several rides each day

The value is weaker if you only want one afternoon of sightseeing. In that case, a shorter rental, if available, may be more sensible. The weekly price also makes less sense if you plan to walk most places or spend your holiday at the beach without moving around town.

The booking is priced for a group of up to one person, so do not assume the quoted amount automatically covers several riders. If more than one person needs a scooter, confirm the arrangement before paying.

Service, Drinks, and the Human Touch

The equipment is useful, but good instruction can make the rental much better. The positive comments about the service repeatedly focus on friendly help, easy scooter control, and a pleasant introduction. Sascha was specifically thanked for a friendly explanation during the reservation process.

The refreshment is another thoughtful extra. The package lists a 0.5-liter water, a 0.25-liter energy drink, or a 0.25-liter iced tea. A past customer also described receiving two complimentary drinks, but I would regard that as a pleasant possibility rather than something to count on beyond the stated inclusion.

The service seems aimed at making the handover simple. Confirmation is provided at booking, and most people can participate. The shop is near public transportation, which helps if you do not arrive by car.

Keep your expectations clear. This is equipment rental with advice, not a formal instruction course or guided tour. You should ask your questions at pickup and make sure you understand the controls, charging system, lock, and return process before leaving.

Who Will Enjoy This Most?

I would recommend this rental to independent visitors who want to use Poreč as a base for several days. It is particularly well suited to people staying at a large campsite, where short walks can become surprisingly long.

Families may also find it useful, but every rider needs to be comfortable controlling the scooter. The supplied information does not state a minimum age, child policy, or special arrangement for children, so confirm those points directly if you are booking for a family.

The rental suits you if you like choosing your own pace. You can stop for a drink, return to your accommodation, change your plans, and head out again without fitting into a group schedule.

I would be more cautious if you are nervous around motorized bicycles, have never handled a scooter, or want a calm guided experience. The strong acceleration may take practice. The rental includes a helmet and advice, but you remain responsible for riding safely.

Booking, Cancellation, and Practical Details

You receive confirmation when you book, and the meeting point is City Coco Rent Poreč at Ul. Mate Vlašića 17 in Poreč. The activity ends at that same location.

The shop is open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The operating dates shown run from March 27, 2020, through June 18, 2026, so check the current date range when booking.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. A cancellation inside that 24-hour window is not refundable, and changes made during that period are not accepted. The cut-off follows local time.

Should You Book the Weeklong Scooter?

Book it if you will use the scooter often and want practical freedom around Poreč. The spare battery, city map, charger, safety gear, and seven-day period make this more useful than a basic one-hour rental, especially at a large campsite.

Skip it if you only want a single short ride, need a guided sightseeing plan, or are not comfortable with quick acceleration. For the right rider, this is an efficient way to spread out your exploring across a full week. For occasional use, the price may be harder to justify.

FAQ

How long is the electric scooter rental?

The rental lasts seven days, or approximately 168 hours.

Where does the rental begin and end?

You collect and return the scooter at City Coco Rent Poreč, Ul. Mate Vlašića 17, 52440 Poreč, Croatia.

What are the shop’s opening hours?

The shop is open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

What equipment is included?

The rental includes an electric scooter, helmet, battery charger, additional battery, city map, padlock, backpack, and a 0.5-liter water, 0.25-liter energy drink, or 0.25-liter iced tea.

How far can the scooter travel on one charge?

The stated range is 25 to 35 kilometers. With the additional battery, the stated range is more than 50 kilometers.

Can the scooter be used in rainy weather?

The scooter has an IP54 water-resistance certification, and the rental information states that it can be ridden in the rain.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.