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Bike rental in Amsterdam
Nothing feels more Amsterdam than your own two wheels. Grab a bike near Centraal or in the Jordaan, learn the handful of rules — lights after dark, lock frame and wheel — and the city opens up at a pace only locals know.
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Bike rental in Amsterdam: prices, shops & the rules
Amsterdam was built for the bike. 500 km of bike path, completely flat, and you're never far from a café — a rental swaps walking between places for gliding through neighbourhoods.
Where to rent a bike in Amsterdam
The big chains (MacBike, A-Bike, Black Bikes) are all near Centraal or in the Jordaan and book ahead online. You'll get a solid city bike with a lock — ask for hand brakes if back-pedal brakes feel unfamiliar.
How much it costs — and the cycling rules to know
Budget €12–20 a day for a standard bike, €25–30 for an e-bike, plus a €50 deposit. Follow the basics — lock frame and wheel, lights after dark, stay on the red paths — and you'll settle straight into the local rhythm.
Good to know
Which bike?
Most shops carry all of these — pick the one you'll be most comfortable on.
- 01
City bike
The classic Dutch omafiets with a back-pedal brake. Simplest and cheapest — what most locals ride.
- 02
Hand-brake bike
Ask for one if you're not used to back-pedal brakes. Much safer on day one.
- 03
E-bike
Pedal assist, ideal for longer rides or when your group's at different speeds.
- 04
Cargo bike (bakfiets)
With a front box for kids or luggage — clunky in busy streets, fun in the outer neighbourhoods.
- 05
Kids' bikes & seats
Most shops stock kids' bikes, child seats, and bakfietsen with benches.
- 06
Tandem
For when you fancy a try — fun, especially if you've practised a little first.
Shops
Rental shops in Amsterdam
A handful of big chains and smaller local shops — all central, all bookable online. Compare on location, price and the bike type you're after.
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A-Bike Rental & Tours
Centrum
- City bike
- E-bike
Central rental shop a short walk from Centraal Station with city bikes and e-bikes.
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Black Bikes
Centrum
- City bike
- E-bike
- Kids
- Cargo
Classic black bikes with about 20 locations across the city, return at any branch and long opening hours.
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MacBike
Centrum
- City bike
- E-bike
The classic red bikes; 4–5 central locations near Centraal, Waterlooplein, Leidseplein and the Jordaan. Online discount available.
from €17.5/dayBookRental shop
OV-fiets (NS)
At every train station
- City bike
The national NS rental bike at train stations across the country — great value, but needs an OV-chipkaart or subscription. Best for longer stays and residents.
from €4.45/dayBookRental shop
Yellow Bike
Centrum
- City bike
- E-bike
Bright yellow bikes with three shops near Centraal. City bike ~€17.50/day, e-bike ~€30/day, 10% online discount, hotel delivery available.
from €17.5/dayBook
Prices are indicative — confirm with the provider before booking.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Practical tips
- Always lock your bike to something fixed — frame and wheel.
- Lights are mandatory after dark, front and rear.
- Stick to the red bike paths and cross at the pedestrian crossings.
- Keep the lock keys separate from the bike — losing them voids the theft insurance.