Renting a Bike or Scooter

bebakhshid, in eskuter-ha chetori kar mikonan?

Excuse me, how do these scooters work?

A natural way to approach staff or locals for help.

misheh lotfan tozih bedin chetor mitunam ye docharkheh kerayeh konam?

Could you please explain how I can rent a bike?

Polite and clear, ideal when speaking to shop owners.

saati chand-e?

How much per hour?

Very common in everyday speech for asking rates.

kerayeh-ye docharkheh baraye yek saat cheghadr-e?

How much is the bike rental for one hour?

More explicit, good if you want to confirm the exact hourly rate.

ba kodum epilikeyshen kar mikoneh?

Which app does it work with?

Most rental services use apps; 'epilikeyshen' is commonly used.

bayad epilikeyshen-e khasi ro danlod konam?

Do I need to download a specific app?

Use this to check if a proprietary app is required.

cheghadr bayad vadieh bedam?

How much deposit do I have to pay?

Short and direct way to ask about the deposit.

baraye kerayeh, lazem-e beyaneh ham pardakht konam?

For renting, is it necessary to also pay a deposit?

'beyaneh' is a common synonym for 'vadieh' (deposit).

kolah imeni ham darin?

Do you have helmets too?

Direct question; safety first.

momken-e ye kolah imeni ham be man bedin?

Could you possibly give me a helmet too?

A polite way to request extra gear.

mitunam har jayi velesh konam?

Can I leave it anywhere?

'velesh konam' means 'let it go' or 'abandon it' — very casual.

koja bayad parkesh konam?

Where should I park it?

A standard way to ask for designated parking spots.

baad az estefadeh, docharkheh ro koja bayad tahvil bedam?

After use, where should I return the bike?

Polite, explicitly asking where to hand it back.

tormoz-haye in eskuter kharab-e.

The brakes on this scooter are broken.

Crucial for reporting safety issues.

vaghti docharkheh ro bardashtam, az ghabl khat o khash dasht.

When I took the bike, it already had scratches.

Important to say so you don't get blamed for existing damage.

batri-ye in eskuter baraye chand kilumetr javab mideh?

How many kilometers does the battery of this scooter last for?

Good for planning longer rides.