New York · SCOOTER RENTALS
The 15 best scooter rentals you can book right now, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start with number one; it is there for a reason.
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.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 203 West 58th Street for scooter instruction, then ride into Central Park for a two-hour tour. Expect photo stops at Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields, a pass by the Reservoir, and stories about park landmarks and film locations. Guides have included Philip, Chris, Michael, Benny, and Edward, but your guide will depend on the date.
“Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the park, the city, and its rich history. He made several stops and gave us time to explore some. We only wished it was longer, like maybe 3 hours instead of 2….time went so fast!”
Cover more Central Park ground in about two hours on an electric scooter tour capped at 10 people. Starting near the southwest entrance, you’ll visit highlights such as Bethesda Fountain, the Reservoir, and Cleopatra’s Needle, with a guide to add park history and local context. Guides praised by name include Chris, Phillip, Filip, and Arty.
“We loved this tour and experience so much! Our guide was fun, knowledgable, and easy going. It was the perfect amount of speed, slow, stop, walk, etc. This was the highlight of our NYC trip for our teenagers!”
Pick up an electric scooter from Fancy Apple at 870 7th Ave and set your own pace for 1 to 4 hours. You get a helmet, U-lock, phone and cup holders, and a map. Central Park is a popular ride, but you choose where to go and return the scooter to the pickup point.
“We absolutely loved the scooters. So easy to use and we got to see so much in Central Park. I would recommend a 2 or 3 hour hire”
Pick up an electric scooter a few blocks from Central Park and explore at your own pace. Helmets and a map are included, and staff can explain how to ride and suggest routes. The listed rental is one hour, though longer options have also been available. Riders must be at least 16.
“Fantastic fun, and a great way to see Central Park”
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.”
Skoot rents children’s Micro scooters and a limited number of adult scooters for self-guided New York exploring. Choose a model by age, then use it for park paths, sidewalks, and neighborhood outings. Hotel delivery is available Friday through Monday in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn; customer pickup is offered any day. Rentals are advertised for one to four days, but confirm the available term when booking.
“I rented scooters for visitors with kids aged 7, 10 and 13. Used as a means of transportation on Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge, BBPark, and DUMBO, but scooting around any park or neighborhood could have been a fun activity on its own. Do not underestimate appeal for older kids and teens. Huge hit! Incredible customer service!”
Ride a private e-scooter loop through Central Park with a guide speaking English, French, Spanish, or Russian. The two-hour route links Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, and more, with time for photos. Guides Barrie and Columbus have earned special praise, and Shade is another name to know.
“We rode scooters through Central Park. Loved it. Bow Bridge is a must see. We had the best guide ever. Ask for Columbus. We stopped at all the great sights and were able to take pix. Would definitely do this again with Columbus. -Melanie and Mark from CA”
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.”
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