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Rent a bike in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a fantastic city to explore by bike! There are numerous options to rent a bike and explore the city at your own pace. There are several bike rental companies in the city centre, so you won’t have a problem finding a bike. You can also find (electric) shared bikes in many places in Rotterdam, such as those offered by Donkey Republic. So, instead of renting a bike, you can hop on a shared bike and go on an adventure whenever you want. If you stay in a hotel or hostel, you can often affordably rent a bike too. Regardless of whether you are an experienced cyclist or just starting, cycling in Rotterdam is a great experience for everyone. To get even more out of your cycling trip in Rotterdam, have a look at the Cycling in Rotterdam page, where you can find everything you need to know about the best bike routes and organised cycling tours.

Bike Rental with an app

If you are visiting Rotterdam and would like to explore the city by bike, an app for (electric) share bikes such as Donkey Republic or Lime can be a handy solution for renting a bike. The apps are easy to use and offer a large selection of (electric) bikes that you can unlock with the app. Renting a bike through an app is safe and reliable and offers you the flexibility to explore the city at your own pace. With a Rotterdam Welcome Card, you get a 25% discount on your first 15 minutes with Donkey Republic.

Bike Rental in Rotterdam

An app for using an (electric) shared bike can be handy, but renting a bike from a bike rental location or bike shop offers benefits such as reserving your bike online, personal instructions at pick-up and the opportunity to view the bikes in person before renting one. Some bike rental locations also offer additional services, such as repair and maintenance, and can answer questions about bike routes, traffic rules and places of interest. In Rotterdam city centre, you can rent bikes from Zwaan Bikes (near Rotterdam Central Station), Centrum Bikes (near metro stop Beurs and Witte de Withstraat) and Baja Bikes (near metro stop Leuvehaven). In Hoek van Holland, you can rent and reserve a bike online in advance at Kleijn Tweewielers or Peter van Leeuwen Tweewielers.

Bike rental companies in the city centre

Centrum Bikes

You can rent bikes seven days a week at this bicycle shop in the Rotterd...

Zwaan Bikes Rotterdam

Zwaan Bikes is located in the Groothandelsgebouw next to Rotterdam...

Baja Bikes

At Baja Bikes you can

Rent an OV bike

Renting an OV-fiets at one of the 8 Rotterdam OV-fiets locations (NS stations and metro stations) can be a useful option for exploring the city. Using the well-known blue-yellow public transport bicycle is easy and fast. With an OV-fiets you can enjoy the sights of Rotterdam at your own pace.

Rent a bike

Cycling in Rotterdam

When visiting Rotterdam, renting a bike is an excellent way to explore the city. You can cycle through the city at your own pace and enjoy the sights. If you want to get even more out of your cycling trip in Rotterdam, have a look at the Cycling in Rotterdam page, where you can find everything you need to know about the best bike routes and organised cycling tours. Whether you want to explore the port, admire the historical buildings or just enjoy the green parks, there is something for everyone. The bike is a unique way to explore Rotterdam!

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