New York · RENTAL BIKES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bike rentals worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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!”
Pick up a Trek bike at Cycle Park NYC on West 56th Street, a few blocks from Central Park. You receive a helmet, basket, lock, map, and route tips, then ride to sights such as Bethesda Fountain and the Balto statue. Rentals run from one hour to a full day.
“Excellent experience. The whole rental process was incredibly efficient and pleasant. Kind, helpful employees. Easy to navigate from the rental shop to the park entrance and so much fun biking all around! Bikes were well-maintained. Our group ranged from age 12-adults and it was wonderful for all. We’d do it again next trip!”
Pick up a well-maintained e-bike at Unlimited Biking on West 56th Street, then set your own route through Central Park, downtown, waterfront paths, or Brooklyn. You get pedal assist, a helmet, lock, bike bag, and illustrated map. This is a self-guided rental, not a guided tour.
“génial ! je recommande la visite de central park a vélo. un moment inoubliable.”
Pick up an adult or child bike at 203 W 58th Street, then ride through Central Park to Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the Reservoir, and more. Helmets, locks, maps, baskets, trailers, and child seats are available. You can also ride beyond the park into Manhattan.
“I was quite disappointed with this experience. I booked the activity for a group of 11 people, but unfortunately, one participant couldn't join due to a canceled flight to New York. I contacted the provider to request a refund for that person, but never received a response. Upon arrival, since we had already paid for 11 bikes, I asked if we could get two or three baskets (the bikes were quite old and not very comfortable). However, the staff member insisted that we would need to pay for them, which seemed unreasonable given the circumstances. While the activity itself was enjoyable, the customer service left much to be desired.”
Pick up a Trek electric bike a few blocks from Columbus Circle and ride into Central Park with a helmet, basket, map, and lock. Staff explain basic cycling rules and suggest stops. The booking lists one hour, though the description also mentions no time limit, so confirm the return time before setting off.
“We were unable to do the activity because it was torrential rain in New York on that day. I didn’t get a response from the company”
Pick up a hybrid, comfort, mountain, or children’s bike near Lower Manhattan, then pedal toward Battery Park, Chinatown, Dumbo, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Your rental includes a helmet, basket, lock, and map, with options from one hour to 24 hours. This is self-guided, flexible city exploring.
“Es hat alles gut geklappt. Die Räder nahmen wir in der South Street entgegen. Zusammen mit Helm, Korb, Schlössern und Fahrradkarte. Die Fahrt über die Brooklyn Bridge und die Brooklyn Heigts (da muss man schieben; nur für Fußgänger) war wunderschön. Zurück gings direkt am East River entlang über einen neuen Park entlang den Piers. Tipp: Am Sonntag ist der Smorasburg Food Market.”
Meet at 240 W 56th St. for a one-hour Central Park bike rental. You get a mobile ticket and park map, but no guide. The short ride focuses on the park’s southern quarter, including Bethesda Fountain, the Lake, Strawberry Fields, Sheep Meadow, and more.
“I bought this as a birthday gift to my dear friends visiting N.Y. They loved it. And said that Mr. Italian was a very cute man.”
Pick up a professionally maintained e-bike at 1391 6th Avenue and set your own route through Central Park and New York City. Choose one hour to 24 hours, with a helmet included, customer support available, and a refundable deposit required. This is a self-guided ride, not a guided tour.
“Muy buena experiencia para recorrer con una e-bike Central Park. 1 ó 2 horas (dependiendo del tiempo que tengas y la forma en la que estés) para disfrutar del pulmón de NYC.”
Pick up a comfort, hybrid, mountain, or children’s bike at 240 W 56th St. Cycle Central Park at your own speed, use the supplied map and lock, or upgrade to a daily guided ride. Rentals run from 1 to 12 hours and include a helmet, basket, and guidebook.
“Great experience, there is a little walk that you have to do with your bike (about two blocks) buy they provide you extra time for it. The bikes are in a really good condition. A lot of fun!”
Pick up a Cannondale bike, helmet, lock, map, and Certe picnic box near Central Park, then spend the day exploring at your own pace. Choose a chicken, vegetarian, or healthy lunch. An e-bike upgrade may help with the park’s hills, but check your bike and basket before setting off.
“Very easy process to obtain the bikes and be set up to go. Picnic lunch was very good. Recommend electric bike option due to terrain in Central Park.”
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