BEST OF · BIKE RENTALS
Sometimes you just want the bike. These 15 rental desks are compared on hourly and daily rates, what comes with it — lock, helmet, map — and how far from the good riding they actually sit.
Pick up a Cannondale, Specialized, hybrid, comfort, mountain, tandem, or electric bike near Central Park. Choose one to 24 hours, then use the included map to ride through the park or toward Manhattan neighborhoods. Helmets, locks, and bike bags are included, with tag-a-longs and toddler trailers available.
“It’s was Exciting traveling through the city Of Manhattan”
Pick up a Trek or Giant bike just steps from Central Park, then ride to Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the Reservoir, and quieter paths. Your rental includes a helmet, lock, map, and a 10-minute grace period. Choose an adult or child bike, trailer, tag-along, or seat, and add hours or an e-bike if needed.
“Great fun. Stopped off where we wanted to. Well worth it!”
Rent a Trek bike from Cycle Park NYC and set your own route through Central Park. Staff such as Niko and Mr. Genghis offer practical directions, while the included basket, lock, helmet, and map make it easy to reach Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the lake, and the park’s full five-mile loop.
“Biking through Central Park is a must do. We really enjoyed it with our two teens. We had the bikes for three hours which was just perfect to allow for stops. Our bikes were good Trek bikes and the collection and return was easy to navigate. The shop was very busy when we arrived but the man who assisted us was friendly and even added on 25 mins to our return time.”
Pick up a hybrid, mountain, tandem, kids’ bike, or electric bike at 2715 Hyde Street. After a fitting and safety briefing, use the supplied map to ride along the Bay, through the Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and into Sausalito, Tiburon, or Mill Valley. The bike is yours for up to 24 hours.
“Über die Bridge nach Sausalitos, zurück über die Bridge zur Lombard Street und abwärts Richtung Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals.”
Pick up a bicycle, helmet, lock, map, and bike bag a few blocks from Central Park, then ride its paved park roads at your own speed. Choose a rental from about one hour to several hours, stop for landmarks such as Belvedere Castle and the Imagine Mosaic, and return to the same shop. Staff tips, including advice from TJ, can help you plan your ride.
“The bikes were excellent and just a short hop to Central Park. We explored the park far more than would have been possible on foot. Thought the price for a couple of hours was well worth it.”
Pick up a well-maintained Amsterdam bike for 1 to 14 days, with locks, a bell, safety guidance, and local route tips included. Ride toward De Wallen, Museumplein, Vondelpark, De Pijp, the Amstel River, or farther into the countryside. Children’s bikes are available, while helmets and infant seats cost extra.
“Hahaha. Omg. Biking in Amsterdam…everyone bikes in Amsterdam. We had been in the city two days prior to renting our bikes. Two days and not once did we see any sort of mishap, until we rented bikes. My husband and I were with our adult daughters and decided to join the masses. We rented bikes from Discount Bike Rental, which is associated with A-Bike Rental & Tours. As a matter of fact, this address for Discount Bike Rentals was provided as one of four places we could rent our bikes. This came as somewhat of a surprise to Kino, the employee at DBR, but that didn’t stop him from treating…”
Take SeaLink’s same-day ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect an adult bicycle, helmet, and lock, then ride at your own pace. You can cover the 22-kilometre island loop in roughly three to five hours, or choose shorter rides to beaches, bays, and quokka spots. Food, drinks, and children’s bikes cost extra.
“Convenient and easy to locate. Bit tiring with the normal push bike, maybe an electric bike would be a better option. Plenty to see on the island. Great experience, and loved the Quokkas!”
Take a self-guided day trip to Rottnest Island with return ferry transport, a hire bike, helmet, and lock. Choose Perth for a Swan River cruise or Fremantle for a faster crossing. Ride to beaches, pink salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka spots at your own pace. Snorkel hire and lunch are optional upgrades.
“Amazing day out for anyone interested in the natural beauty of WA. Our guide did an amazing job explaining everything, from the formation of sand dunes to the pinnacle desert. The stargazing experience was fantastic, too. We’ve never seen a sky so clear. Again, accompanied by explanations from the tour guide. Highly recommend.”
Pick up an e-bike, helmet, lock, bag, and map at Unlimited Biking on Beach Street, then set your own route through San Francisco. Choose 2, 4, or full-day rental time, ride to the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, or the Mission, and add a one-way Blue and Gold Fleet ferry from Sausalito to Fisherman’s Wharf.
“Taiwan was super courteous and helpful for us! He is a Native San Francisco, and knows the city well. He gave us a bunch of places to ride to, and even gave us directions on how to get there. The bicycles we’re also fantastic and in good condition. We had so much fun. I highly recommend this company if you want to rent bicycles in San Francisco.”
Pick up a mountain bike, e-bike, or city bike at EcoBike Roma and spend the day exploring the Appian Way Regional Park. Ride past ancient ruts, catacombs, tombs, villas, and aqueducts without a guide. Staff members speak English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and can suggest a route. Bring water, food, and time for rough cobblestones.
“This was one of my favourite activities on our trip to Rome! We hired mountain bikes all day, and spent about 4 hours going along the trail and back again. Some of the route is very bumpy and so we had to bike along the sides but this made for a really fun cycle! Lots to see along the route and we even stopped to sit on the grass to have a picnic with wine. Would recommend. Route there and back was about 15-16km.”
Pick up a standard bike, e-bike, tandem, child bike, trailer, or dog trailer at Phoenix Park’s Gate House. You’ll get a helmet, high-visibility jacket, park map, and route advice, then ride independently for about seven hours. The rental is unguided, with easy pickup and drop-off near Heuston Station.
“A great way to see a majority of the park… walking will be better for the interior trails. The deer herds were bigger than I expected”
Pick up a mountain, comfort, or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave and ride into Central Park with a map, helmet, lock, and basket included. Choose one hour, several hours, a full day, or overnight. The map helps you plan stops at park ponds, baseball fields, and Lasker Pool, while family gear is available for purchase.
“A faire en toute sécurité avec les enfants. Permet de visiter assez rapidement et sans trop d'efforts l'ensemble du parc et ses nombreux points dintérêt. En été, au nord de Central Park: Lasker Pool piscine gratuit en plein air devenant une patinoire en hivers”
Pick up a regular or electric bike at Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours on Bay Street, then set your own route through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and toward Sausalito. Choose two hours or a full day. You receive a helmet, lock, map, and roadside help, with ferry return and seasonal Sausalito drop-off available for extra fees.
“they are really kind and professional! when I was riding a bicycle on the bridge, it was highly excited!! thank you :)”
Choose a bicycle for two hours, half a day, or up to one day, then explore Central Park without being tied to a guide or group. Go NY Tours provides a map, helmet, and chain lock, with more than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles. Bring photo ID and check the return time carefully.
“Une excellente façon de faire le tour du parc, sans se lasser de la marche. En automne c’est magnifique.”
Start at the Cromwell Heritage Precinct with a standard bike or high-spec e-bike, then ride beside Lake Dunstan through vineyards and the Cromwell Gorge. CHP Bike Rentals supplies helmets, repair gear, panniers, and shuttle support toward Clyde. Staff member Rodes provides route advice and bike guidance before you set off.
“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”
