New York · NYC BIKE RENTALS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 nyc bike rentals worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Pick up a Cannondale, Specialized, hybrid, comfort, mountain, tandem, or electric bike at 56 W 56th Street. Ride into Central Park in minutes, use the supplied map to plan your route, and choose from one hour to a full day. Helmets, locks, and bike bags are included.
“Run around the Central Park by bikes. Abou 1 hour experience was memorable.”
Pick up a Trek or Giant bike just steps from Central Park, with a helmet, lock, map, and child equipment available. Ride at your own pace, stop to walk, and extend beyond the one-hour base rental for just $10 per extra hour. E-bikes are available for an added fee.
“Great fun. Stopped off where we wanted to. Well worth it!”
Rent a comfortable Trek bike from Cycle Park NYC, a short walk from Central Park, and set your own route. You receive a helmet, basket, lock, and map, with helpful route advice from staff such as Niko and Genghis. Choose one to ten hours and visit the park’s famous sights at your own pace.
“The turkish people we're very kind and helpfull in the bicycle Office.”
Rent a bicycle near Central Park for 1 to 12 hours, with a helmet, lock, bike bag, and map included. Ride the park’s paved paths at your own pace, stopping at Belvedere Castle, the Conservatory Garden, the zoo, the Imagine Mosaic, and other landmarks. Staff can suggest routes, but no guide is included.
“This was a very disappointing experience. The weather the day we had bikes rented for 4 hours was pouring rain. We asked for a refund because it was unsafe. The employee was unhelpful and unable to take of our needs because we booked through Viator. We messaged Viator and they did not help. Realising we could not be refunded, we asked if we could try out an e-bike for 30 minutes instead. The employees were unwilling and preferred we lose the money we gave them and not take a bike ride. They were unwilling to cancel the reservation on their end which would have allowed us to be refunded by…”
Pick up a mountain, comfort, or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave, then explore Central Park at your own speed. Rentals run from one hour to a full day, with a helmet, lock, map, and basket included. Family gear is available, and the shop accepts mobile tickets.
“Balade très sympa faite avec un enfant de 7 ans , avons mis 2h00 à faire le tour avec quelques arrêts pour regarder un match de baseball et les d'offense plans d eau.”
Pick up a bike at Central Park South and ride at your own pace through New York’s famous park. You get a helmet, map, and chain lock, with more than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles. Choose a short ride or keep the bike all day.
“Don’t say you close at nine when you actually close at six and the bikes keep falling apart So”
Pick up a pedal-assisted e-bike at 870 7th Avenue, near Central Park, and ride for one hour to a full day. You get a helmet, lock, phone holder, and a battery rated for up to 40 miles. Riders must be at least 12 and 4.8 to 6.7 feet tall.
“They have good electric bikes, smooth and easy ride specially on uphills (central park has great hills). Their bikes come with phone-holder, makes it easy to navigate. Also bike lock was handy, specially for bathroom stop. To explore whole park need about 2hrs on e-bike, it’s 6 miles & quite hilly, on foot takes about 10hrs :) Overall good & quick service at the shop, polite staff and great bike. Definitely recommend!”
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