New York · RENTAL BIKES
A New York trip always runs out of days before it runs out of ideas. These 9 bike rentals earn the slot, priced and timed so you can choose quickly.
Pick up an adult or child bike near Central Park and explore on your own with a digital map, helmet, and lock. The listed one-hour rental starts at $8 per person, with extra hours available for $10 each. You can upgrade to an e-bike for an additional charge.
“I absolutely loved it! Biking around Central Park and all over Manhattan was awesome. Would definitely recommend.”
Pick up a Trek bike, helmet, basket, lock, and map from Cycle Park NYC, a short walk from Central Park. Ride on your own schedule, from one hour to a full day, stopping at sights such as Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and the Alice in Wonderland sculpture. Staff can point you toward park highlights, but this is a self-guided rental, not a guided tour.
“Good bike rental. Easy to find and clear instructions about the park.”
Pick up a bike, helmet, lock, bag and illustrated map at 56 W 56th St, then explore Central Park’s paved cycling paths at your own pace. Choose a rental length to suit your day, pause to see landmarks such as Belvedere Castle or the Imagine Mosaic, and return the bike to the same shop. No guide is included.
“1/3 of the price we paid last time we rented bike in central park...... love it... easy... open hour... we had a very good time!”
Pick up a mountain, comfort or tandem bike at 1391 6th Ave, then explore Central Park at your own pace. Rentals range from one hour to a full day, with a helmet, lock and map included. Staff can help you choose a bike, and family gear such as baby seats and tag-alongs is available in-store.
“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 bike near Central Park South and set your own pace, from a two-hour ride to a full day. More than 2,000 bikes in different sizes and styles are available, with a map, helmet and chain lock included. Ride past Olmsted-designed park features, historic monuments and film locations, or stop near the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
“Une excellente façon de faire le tour du parc, sans se lasser de la marche. En automne c’est magnifique.”
Pick up an e-bike at 203 W 58th St, get a brief orientation, then choose your route. The Central Park plan includes Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge; you can also ride the Hudson River Greenway or explore downtown. A helmet, lock, map, and 24/7 support are included.
“Easy to find. E-bikes in excellent condition. Would use again for a e bike rental.”
Pick up an electric bike from Unlimited Biking at 56 W 56th St and set your own pace in Central Park or Downtown. Your rental includes a helmet, bike bag, chain lock, and illustrated map. Rentals last 2 to 9 hours, and riders must be at least 16.
“génial ! je recommande la visite de central park a vélo. un moment inoubliable.”
Pick up a Trek electric bike a few short blocks from Columbus Circle and Central Park’s entrance. You get a helmet, basket, map, and lock, plus practical pointers on bike rules and worthwhile stops. The rental is listed as one hour, though the description also says there is no time limit, so check the return arrangement before setting off.
“So much fun! Comes with a bike lock and guidance on good stops and the biking rules and things to know, also an optional helmet.”
Pick up a Cannondale or Specialized bike, helmet, lock, bike bag, map, and one of three picnic boxes at Unlimited Biking near Central Park. Then ride independently, stopping at sights such as Strawberry Fields, Cleopatra’s Needle, and the reservoir. Staff offer route tips, but there is no guide.
“Wir waren zu viert. Das Picknick (= 4 einzelne Kartonboxen) bekommt man in einem großen Plastiksack übergeben. Räder hatten kein Körbchen oä.”
Pick a skyline, a ferry or a neighborhood.
