Where to Rent a Bike in Amsterdam

All the Amsterdam bike rental shops below offer discounts for groups or additional rental days, as well as insurance against theft (for an extra fee). The latter is worth considering, especially if you choose a non-touristy model.

Most standard city bikes feature one speed (it's flat here, don't worry) and a pedal brake (yes, like your first bike as a kid). Happy riding!

Bike City

Phone: +31 (0)20 626 37 21
Location: Bloemgracht 68-70
Get there: Trams 13, 14 & 17 (Westermarkt stop) or 10 (Bloemgracht stop)

Rentals:

• Daily rate: € 10 (standard bike, 24 hours)
• Deposit: ID and € 25, or credit card
• Also for rent: Bikes with hand brakes/gears, children's helmets and seats; free baskets and pump/repair kits for longer journeys.
• Reservations: Suggested; use online forms.

Tours/Maps:

• No guided tours.
• City maps available for purchase. Staff-suggested routes available.

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If you don't want anyone in the bike lane to know you're a tourist, head to Bike City in the hip Jordaan neighborhood. The company aims to camouflage Amsterdam visitors as locals -- you'll only find inconspicuous Dutch city bikes for rent at this self-titled "friendliest bike shop in Amsterdam."

Damstraat Rent-a-Bike

Phone: +31 (0)20 625 50 29
Location: Damstraat 20-22
Get there: Almost all trams serve Dam Square.

Rentals:

• Daily rate: € 9.50 (standard bike, 24 hours)
• Deposit: ID and € 25, or credit card
• Also for rent: Dutch "Granny" bikes, 21-speed touring bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, tandem bikes, foot scooters, children's bikes and accessories.
• Reservations: Use online form.

Tours/Maps:

• No guided tours.
• City and surrounding area maps for purchase. Staff will suggest themed routes (cafés, churches, markets, etc.).

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Damstraat Rent-a-Bike offers the most comprehensive collection of rental bikes in Amsterdam. While the sign on your handlebars will show your tourist status, you can experience city cycling on a real "Granny" bike, the most traditional and coveted of all Amsterdam bikes. Just want a quick loop around the city? They also rent for as little as three hours.

MacBike Amsterdam

Phone: +31 (0)20 620 09 85
Locations:

• MacBike Centraal Station Eastpoint (rental, lock-up, full repair)
  Stationsplein 12
  Get there: Almost all trams serve Centraal Station.
  
  
• MacBike Mr. Visserplein (rental, full repair)
  Mr. Visserplein 2
  Get there: Trams 9 & 14 (Waterlooplein stop)
  
  
• MacBike Leidseplein (rental, tire service)
  Weteringschans 2
  Get there: Trams 1, 2, 5, 7 & 10 (Leidseplein stop)
  
  Two other repair, lock-up and/or tire service shops in the city.

Rentals:

• Daily rate: € 9.50 (standard bike, 24 hours)
• Deposit: ID and € 50, or credit card
• Also for rent: Bikes with hand brakes/gears, hybrid bikes, children's bikes and accessories.
• Reservations: Not necessary for most bikes; groups, make reservations online.

Tours/Maps:

• No guided tours (can be arranged with third-party operator).
• Free (limited) city map with rental.
• Several other maps (architectural tours, gay tours, neighborhood tours) available for purchase.

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It's obvious you're not an Amsterdam local when you rent from MacBike -- the bikes are bright red, have a big MacBike sign and scream "Tourist coming!" But as Amsterdam's most popular bike rental shop, you won't be alone. And keep in mind, if you look like a tourist, local bikers may forgive more readily your novice city-biking skills (and they'll look out for you)!

Mike's Bike Tours

Phone: +31 (0)20 622 79 70
Location: Kerkstraat 134
Get there: Trams 1, 2 & 5 (Keizersgracht or Prinsengracht stops)

Bike-only Rentals:

• Daily rate: € 10 (24 hours); Workday rate: € 7
• Deposit: Passport/official ID, or € 200
• No credit cards.
• Reservations: For groups of four or more.

Tours/Maps:

• Daily Tours:
  
  
  • Four-hour tours of city and surrounding areas meet every day in front of the Rijksmuseum (Museumplein side).
    
    
  • Cost (bike included):
    Adults € 22; students € 19; children (under 12) € 15
    No credit cards.
    
    
  • Tour Times:
    March 1 - May 15: 12:30 p.m.
    May 16 - Aug. 31: 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
    Sep. 1 - Nov. 30: 12:30 p.m.
    Dec. 1 - Feb. 28: 12:30 p.m. Friday Saturday & Sunday only
    No tours on Queen's Day (April 30) or Dec. 23 - Jan. 2
    
    
  • Reservations: Only necessary for groups of four or more.
  
  
  
• Bike & Boat Tour
  
  
  • Combines city bike tour with one-hour canal cruise. Meets in front of the Rijksmuseum (Museumplein side).
    
    
  • Cost (bike included):
    Adults € 29; students € 25; children (under 12) € 20
    No credit cards.
    
    
  • Tour Times:
    Summer only (June 1 - Aug. 31): Tues. - Sun., 12:00 p.m.

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Mike's Bike Tours is known for its "insider" tours of Amsterdam, presented in a social, laid-back style (the "just show up" no-reservation policy makes joining the fun easy). Animated, knowledgable guides lead daily rides through the city and nearby countryside (see windmills, a cheese farm and a clog factory). The Bike & Boat Tour is a great value for two memorable Amsterdam experiences.