Best of · BIKE RENTALS IN THE USA
The 15 best bike rentals in the USA you can book today, with what each costs, how far it goes and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.
Pick up a Cannondale, Specialized, hybrid, comfort bike, tandem, e-bike, or family attachment near Central Park. You get a helmet, lock, bike bag, and city map, then set your own route through the park or Manhattan for one hour to a full day.
“All day rent provides sufficient time to drive all the way along the Hudson river.”
Pick up a Trek or Giant bike just steps from Central Park, with a helmet, lock, and digital map included. Ride the park’s one-way routes, stop at Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, or upgrade to an e-bike. One hour costs $8, with extra hours available.
“Brilliant service. Very helpful and bikes were good for the trip around Central Park.”
Pick up a Trek bike, helmet, basket, lock, and map from Cycle Park NYC near Central Park. Staff members such as Niko and Genghis can point you toward key sights, from Bethesda Fountain to Strawberry Fields. Choose one to ten hours and ride independently.
“Rental was fast and informative! We had the best time and saw all the sites in Central Park!”
Pick up a hybrid, mountain bike, tandem, kids’ bike, or electric bike at 2715 Hyde Street. After a fitting and safety briefing, follow mapped routes across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, Tiburon, or Marin. The bike is yours for up to 24 hours, with ferry return available at your own cost.
“Great service and great way to see SF, Golden Gate and Sausolito... Bikes were good and instructies clear”
Pick up a bike, helmet, lock, bag, and illustrated map at 56 W 56th St, then ride into Central Park. Choose roughly one to 12 hours, stop when you like, and cover far more ground than you could on foot. Staff such as TJ can offer useful route tips, but this is self-guided.
“Bike riding in Central Park was great but the pick up location place was not so great. The front desk was very rude and not helpful at all. Charges me over then I expected fees. Would never go there again.”
Pick up an e-bike, helmet, lock, bag, and map near Ghirardelli Square, then explore San Francisco independently. Choose two or four hours, or a day pass. Pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and add a Blue and Gold ferry ride back to Fisherman’s Wharf.
“Love the fact u don’t have to peddle much but definitely would have liked it that u don’t at all, lol”
Pick up a comfort, cruiser, hybrid, or children’s bike at 870 7th Ave, minutes from Central Park. Your rental includes a helmet, chain lock, map, and all taxes. Choose one hour to one day, with baby seats and child trailers available for an added fee.
“Central Park was amazing and bikes weew a great way of seeing the sights. Dissapointed that we were not advised we needed photo ID and a $100 deposit for the bikes.”
Pick up a mountain, comfort, or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave, then ride into Central Park with a helmet, lock, map, and basket included. Choose one hour, several hours, all day, or overnight. Family gear is available, though bike condition and pickup lines can vary.
“I got my bike very quickly and everything very easy. The bike rental shop is very close to the park entrance so I didn't have to ride on the avenue, great point. The bike was in perfect condition and I could see all the attractions in the park in 3 hours. Thanks”
Pick up a regular or electric bike at Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours near Fisherman’s Wharf, then set your own route across the Golden Gate Bridge, along the waterfront, or through Golden Gate Park. Choose two hours or a full day, with roadside help, a map, helmet, and lock included.
“This is really the best experience/must have experience. I enjoyed the views all along the way and personally I wish I gave this ride more time because of the number of times I stopped on the way. So I would say give it about 2-3 hours if you're gonna stop for pictures, food and such (I hope you do). Sausalito seemed like a really pretty town but we didn't get to stop and explore. The most uncomfortable part of this trip was once the biking trail was done, we had to ride our bikes through the roads with cars speeding at 60. I wasn't aware/looking forward to that. A fellow…”
Rent a bike from Go NY Tours at Central Park South and set your own pace through New York’s famous park. Choose from more than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles, then visit movie locations, waterfalls, monuments, classic buildings, the Met, and more. English service, map, helmet, and chain lock are included.
“Don’t say you close at nine when you actually close at six and the bikes keep falling apart So”
Pick up an electric bike at Cal Coast Adventures on Carpinteria Street, test ride it, and get a tutorial, helmet, lock, map, and local route advice. Rentals run from one hour to a full day, making this a flexible way to see Santa Barbara and reach scenic areas beyond a standard bike ride.
“Excellent customer service at check in. Everything was ready for us! Bikes worked great, easy to use and so much fun!”
Choose an electric, mountain, or hybrid bike at Cal Coast Adventures in central Santa Barbara. Staff fit the bike to your height and riding plans, then send you out with a helmet, water bottle, and maps. Ride town streets, parks, or Santa Ynez Mountain trails at your own pace.
“We had an amazing bike ride to mt figeroua. The bikes were excellent and they were very accommodating when we brought the bike back a few minutes late Recommend highly.”
Pick up a Sun Bicycle Beach Cruiser near Ocean Drive, then ride South Beach at your own pace. Your rental includes a helmet, lock, water, and local tips. Choose one hour or longer, with rentals available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
“What a brilliant ride along the beach front and all flat. Lovely guy runs the shop, gave us water to take with us. Would highly recommend.”
Pick up a comfortable beach cruiser at 1401 Washington Ave, one and a half blocks from Ocean Drive. Ride independently through South Beach, past the Versace Mansion, Art Deco hotels, Lincoln Road, and Star Island. Your rental includes a helmet, lock, basket if needed, and water.
“Bon accueil de la personne qui c’est occuper de nous trois !!! On le remercie pour sa bienveillance !!!! On le recommande sans hésitation !!!”
Pick up a tandem, hybrid, mountain bike, or child setup two blocks from Central Park at Unlimited Biking on West 56th Street. You get a helmet, map, chain lock, and bike bag, plus route advice in several languages. Tandem availability and bike condition deserve careful checking.
“Vélos en très mauvais état pas révisés les vitesses sautent, freins usés Pas de désinfection des casques ni charlotte pour les cheveux Ne pas prendre l’assurance 5 dollars par personne car aucun état des vélos n’est fait au moment du départ”
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