Start with what you have already ridden. A holiday rental is an awkward time to learn unfamiliar controls, particularly when you need to leave with luggage or a passenger straight away.
Understand the actual bike
Ask to be shown the starting procedure, brakes, indicators and storage access. If the bike uses gear changes, establish whether you know that arrangement. Do not choose only because a vehicle is available today or looks straightforward in a photograph.
Try it for the way you will travel
Short errands and several hours with a passenger are different uses. Try the seats together, check foot space and decide where belongings will go. At a stop, the rider should be able to hold the scooter confidently without help from the passenger.
What to put in the enquiry
Send your dates, accommodation area and the model you have used before. State a required control or transmission type explicitly. Confirm the model and equipment before booking. If you do not yet have confident riding experience, arrange training separately and choose another way to travel for this trip.