Profitable Waiheke Scooter Rental Business – $65k

Island Scoot is an established boutique scooter rental business on Waiheke Island, known for its strong brand, loyal repeat customers, and healthy profit margins. It offers a turnkey opportunity for an investor, couple, or owner-operator seeking a high-ROI seasonal or lifestyle business in a premium tourism destination.

Priced for a quick sale as the owners are relocating overseas.

Waiheke Island attracts around 900,000 visitors annually, with scooters a popular and enjoyable way to explore the island’s beaches, vineyards, coastal roads, and key tourist attractions.

Why This Business Works

Proven tourism demand in a high-traffic destination

Strong branding and a well-presented fleet attract high-quality, responsible customers

Seasonal model with low overheads, strong margins, and lifestyle flexibility

Easy to run with established suppliers and trusted technicians

Smooth day-to-day operations with an excellent safety record

Fast customer sign-up (approximately 20 minutes per group), allowing flexible hours

What’s Included

Fleet of 12 well-maintained scooters

Approximately 35 helmets

Parts, tools, and maintenance equipment

Business name, brand, website, social media, and marketing assets

Established customer base with 10+ years of goodwill and 5-star reviews

Operating manual and handover support

Core systems in place (EFTPOS, bookings, payments, insurance)

Highlights

Top-rated business in a high-tourism destination

Operates under a sole trader structure (easy to transfer or re-register)

Strong ROI with low overheads

Suits an owner-operator or part-time staff model

Lifestyle-friendly operation

Growth Potential

The business has been intentionally operated at its current scale to maintain lifestyle balance. A new owner may choose to grow the business through fleet expansion, partnerships, or private tours and events, if desired.

Financial information is available to serious buyers upon request and subject to confidentiality.