Honda Click 160 vs PCX 160: which scooter to rent in Phuket

Updated: July 2026 · 5 min read · APARTEL Rental

Honda Click 160 and PCX 160 lined up — which scooter to rent in Phuket

These are the two scooters tourists ask us to choose between more than any other, and for good reason — they sit right in the sweet spot for Phuket. Both are Honda, both run the same modern 156cc engine, and both are more than enough for the island's hills. So the honest answer to "Click 160 or PCX 160?" isn't about power — it's about your body, your passenger and your budget. Here's how we steer people at the handover.

Honda Click 160 scooter for rent in Phuket — Honda Click 160

Honda PCX 160 scooter for rent in Phuket — Honda PCX 160

The short version

If you're a solo rider getting around town and to the beach, the Click 160 is the smart, cheaper pick — light, flickable, easy to park. If you'll often ride two-up, cover longer distances, or want the calmest ride for the hillier south, the PCX 160 is worth the small extra per day. Same engine, different character.

Same engine, different bikes

Both use Honda's 156cc eSP+ single, so peak power and top speed are near identical. Where they differ is size, weight and comfort — and on Phuket that's what you actually feel every day:

	Honda Click 160	Honda PCX 160
Engine	156cc	156cc
Character	Light, agile, quick to react	Bigger, smooth, planted
Weight	Lighter (~115 kg)	Heavier (~131 kg)
Two-up comfort	OK for short hops	Noticeably better
Underseat storage	Modest	Fits a full-face helmet
Extras	Simple, easy	Smart key, ABS option
Best for	Solo, city, budget	Two riders, distance, comfort
Our price / day	from 350 ฿	from 400 ฿
Our price / month	from 2,500 ฿	from 3,000 ฿

Prices above are our current Phuket rates and include free delivery and helmets. Full specs and photos are on the bikes catalogue.

On Phuket's hills and with a passenger

Phuket is not flat. Patong hill, the climb up to Big Buddha, the road over to Kata and Karon — these are the moments a scooter shows its limits. Solo, both bikes handle every one of them without fuss. Two-up is where they separate:

Click 160, one rider: excellent. Light steering, nips through Bang Tao and Cherng Talay traffic, effortless to park at Boat Avenue.
Click 160, two adults + bags on a steep climb: it will do it, but you'll feel it working and the extra weight makes it twitchier.
PCX 160, two-up: the longer wheelbase and extra mass make it calmer and more reassuring on the hills, in the wind and on wet roads — the difference is real once you've ridden both.

Our rule of thumb. One rider, mostly around the northwest beaches → Click 160. Two riders, or you're heading down to Kata, Rawai and the south a lot → PCX 160. Riding two-up all trip and want maximum comfort → step up to an ADV 160 or NMAX.

Which should you rent?

Pick the Click 160 if…

You're riding solo most of the time.
You want the lowest daily and monthly price.
You value light, easy handling and simple parking around town.

Pick the PCX 160 if…

You'll often ride two-up.
You want more storage, comfort and stability for longer days and the southern hills.
You like the smart key and a smoother, more premium feel.

Still torn between two riders and comfort? Some of our guests size up to the Honda ADV 160 or the maxi-scooter Yamaha XMAX for the roomiest two-up ride. And if you're not sure a scooter is the right call at all, our guide on Phuket in one day by scooter shows what a normal riding day here actually looks like.

Before you ride either one

Whichever you choose, ride it legally: category A on your licence plus an International Driving Permit. It's a five-minute read that can save you a hospital bill — see our guides on the International Driving Permit in Thailand and licence and fines.

Honda Click 160 against Honda PCX 160 — the difference in numbers

Same engine, different size and price. Line by line:

Honda Click 160 — 350 ฿ a day on a 1–3 day rental, deposit 2,500 ฿
Honda PCX 160 — 400 ฿ a day on a 1–3 day rental, deposit 4,000 ฿
The gap in the daily rate is 50 ฿, the gap in the deposit is 1,500 ฿
Click 160 weighs about 115 kg, PCX 160 about 131 kg — 16 kg apart
Both run the same 156 cc Honda eSP+ single
Click 160 from 18 days — 200 ฿ a day; PCX 160 from 18 days — also 200 ฿ a day
Honda PCX 160 for a month — 5,500 ฿, that is 183 ฿ a day
Click 160 on a 7–11 day rental — 250 ฿ a day; PCX 160 — 300 ฿ a day
Free delivery and helmet for both — 0 ฿
A rental day runs 13:00 to 13:00 for both

What does a scooter rental in Phuket cost by model and length?

APARTEL price list v6, updated 2026-07-07. The prices are the same at every branch.

The daily rate falls as the rental gets longer. Every line carries the model, the length, the daily price and the deposit.

Yamaha Fino 125, 1–3 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Fino 125, 3–6 days — 230 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Fino 125, 7–11 days — 220 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Fino 125, 12–17 days — 170 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Fino 125, 18–23 days — 150 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Fino 125, one month — 3,500 ฿, that is 117 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, 1–3 days — 300 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, 3–6 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, 7–11 days — 200 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, 12–17 days — 150 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, 18–23 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha Grand Filano 125, one month — 5,500 ฿, that is 183 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, 1–3 days — 340 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, 3–6 days — 290 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, 7–11 days — 270 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, 12–17 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, 18–23 days — 230 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX OLD, one month — 5,100 ฿, that is 170 ฿/day, deposit 3,000 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), 1–3 days — 400 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), 3–6 days — 350 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), 7–11 days — 300 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), 12–17 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), 18–23 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha NMAX 155 (2022-24), one month — 5,500 ฿, that is 183 ฿/day, deposit 3,500 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), 1–3 days — 400 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), 3–6 days — 350 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), 7–11 days — 300 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), 12–17 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), 18–23 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda PCX 160 (2022-24), one month — 5,500 ฿, that is 183 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), 1–3 days — 350 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), 3–6 days — 300 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), 7–11 days — 250 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), 12–17 days — 220 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), 18–23 days — 200 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Click 160 (2022-24), one month — 3,500 ฿, that is 117 ฿/day, deposit 2,500 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, 1–3 days — 650 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, 3–6 days — 600 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, 7–11 days — 500 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, 12–17 days — 450 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, 18–23 days — 400 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda Forza 2020, one month — 9,000 ฿, that is 300 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, 1–3 days — 650 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, 3–6 days — 600 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, 7–11 days — 500 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, 12–17 days — 450 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, 18–23 days — 400 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2020 300cc, one month — 9,000 ฿, that is 300 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, 1–3 days — 800 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, 3–6 days — 750 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, 7–11 days — 650 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, 12–17 days — 550 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, 18–23 days — 660 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Yamaha XMAX 2026 NEW, one month — 15,000 ฿, that is 500 ฿/day, deposit 5,000 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, 1–3 days — 500 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, 3–6 days — 450 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, 7–11 days — 400 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, 12–17 days — 350 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, 18–23 days — 330 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿, helmet and delivery 0 ฿
Honda ADV160 2026 NEW, one month — 7,500 ฿, that is 250 ฿/day, deposit 4,000 ฿

What is included in the scooter rental price?

Rider helmet and phone holder — 0 ฿ extra
Delivery inside the selected branch's local area — 0 ฿, even on a 1 day rental
Paperwork and handover — about 5 minutes
The rental day runs 13:00 to 13:00 — a full 24 hours
Deposit from 2,500 ฿ to 5,000 ฿ in cash, refunded in full on return
10 models to choose from — 150 ฿ to 800 ฿ a day
Monthly rental from 3,500 ฿ to 15,000 ฿, servicing included
Replacement scooter if something breaks — 0 ฿ extra, same terms

Which is cheaper to rent — the Click 160 or the PCX 160?

The Click 160 at 350 ฿ a day against the PCX 160 at 400 ฿ a day — a 50 ฿ gap. The deposit differs more: 2,500 ฿ against 4,000 ฿. From 18 days both cost 200 ฿ a day.

How much is a scooter for a month in Phuket?

From 3,500 ฿ for a Yamaha Fino 125 — that is 117 ฿ a day — up to 15,000 ฿ for a Yamaha XMAX 2026. A Yamaha NMAX OLD is 5,100 ฿, a Honda PCX 160 and a Yamaha NMAX 155 are 5,500 ฿, a Honda ADV160 2026 is 7,500 ฿, a Honda Forza 2020 and a Yamaha XMAX 300 are 9,000 ฿.

Routine servicing and a replacement scooter if something breaks are included in the monthly price — 0 ฿ extra.

What is the deposit for a scooter in Phuket?

From 2,500 ฿ for city scooters up to 5,000 ฿ for the 2026 models. The amount is known in advance and refunded in full when you return the scooter. Cash only.

Do you keep my passport as a deposit?

No. We take a cash deposit of 2,500 ฿ to 5,000 ฿ only and never keep your passport — it stays with you for the whole rental.

Do I need an international driving permit to rent a scooter?

Yes. To ride a motorbike in Thailand you need an international driving permit with category A. Without it the fine at a police checkpoint is usually 500 ฿ to 1,000 ฿, and the insurance will not pay after an accident.

Catalogue and prices — where to go next

These links lead into the catalogue and onto the model pages, where the price, the deposit and the photos of that exact scooter are:

Scooter rental in Bang Tao — delivery to Bang Tao and Laguna villas
Scooter rental in Patong — delivery to Patong hotels
APARTEL scooter catalogue — 10 models, 150 ฿ to 800 ฿ a day, deposit from 2,500 ฿
Honda Click 160 — 350 ฿/day, 200 ฿/day from 18 days, deposit 2,500 ฿, 3,500 ฿ a month
Honda PCX 160 — 400 ฿/day, 200 ฿/day from 18 days, deposit 4,000 ฿, 5,500 ฿ a month
Yamaha NMAX 155 — 400 ฿/day, 200 ฿/day from 18 days, deposit 3,500 ฿, 5,500 ฿ a month
Honda ADV160 2026 — 500 ฿/day, 300 ฿/day from 18 days, deposit 4,000 ฿, 7,500 ฿ a month
Monthly scooter rental — from 3,500 ฿ to 15,000 ฿, routine servicing included
All APARTEL guides — prices, documents, areas and routes around Phuket

Both in our fleet — we'll deliver either to you

Honda Click 160 from 350 ฿/day, PCX 160 from 400 ฿/day. Free delivery to your villa or hotel within the selected branch's local service area, helmets and a rain poncho included, cash deposit with no passport held. Tell us where you're staying and how many of you — we'll recommend the right one.

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FAQ

Is the Honda Click 160 or PCX 160 better for Phuket?

Both share the same 156cc engine, so both climb Phuket's hills fine solo. The Click 160 is lighter, nimbler and cheaper — ideal for one rider around town. The PCX 160 is bigger, smoother and more comfortable with more storage and ABS — the better pick for two riders, longer rides and the hillier south.

Can the Honda Click 160 carry two people up Phuket's hills?

It can, but two adults plus luggage on the steeper climbs like Patong hill or the way to Big Buddha will feel strained on the Click. For riding two-up regularly, the PCX 160 is noticeably more comfortable and composed.

What is the difference between the Click 160 and PCX 160?

Same 156cc engine and roughly the same power. The Click is lighter, smaller and cheaper; the PCX is heavier, longer, more comfortable, has more underseat storage, a smart key and ABS. Click = agile and economical, PCX = comfortable and stable.

How much does it cost to rent a Click 160 or PCX 160 in Phuket?

With us the Honda Click 160 is from 350 ฿/day and the PCX 160 from 400 ฿/day, both with free delivery and helmets included. Monthly rates start around 3,500 ฿ for the Click and 5,500 ฿ for the PCX.

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