How much does it cost to rent a bike in Amsterdam?

Renting a bicycle Bike rental costs about 10 euros a day. View our list of bike rental locations in Amsterdam for more information.

Are bikes free in Amsterdam?

Wherever you go there are white bicycles that are free for public use. Just pick one up when you need one and leave it when you’re finished. It’s such a bike-friendly city!

How much is it to rent a bike in the Netherlands?

Rental rates range from hourly, daily, weekly to monthly rates. On average, the cost of hiring the best mountain bikes under 1000 and best cruiser bikes is 7 Euros per hour for uninsured bikes. The average daily rate of renting bikes in Amsterdam is 10 Euros to 40 Euros. Weekly rates range from 50 Euros to 100 Euros.

Are bikes cheaper in Amsterdam?

Buying a used bike in the 1000+ second hand shops in Amsterdam can be more expensive than you’d like. If you need to be extra budget savvy, you can buy cheap bikes in Amsterdam online. Pro Tip: Surprisingly, bike locks should be about 30-50% of the cost of your bike because bike theft is so common here.

How many bikes get stolen in Amsterdam?

Bike theft is a fact of life in Amsterdam. Amsterdam Police and the Cyclists’ Union estimate that each year between 50.000 and 80.000 bikes are stolen.

Do bikes get stolen in Amsterdam?

Bike theft is a fact of life in Amsterdam. Amsterdam Police and the Cyclists’ Union estimate that each year between 50.000 and 80.000 bikes are stolen. Mind you: 58 percent of bicycles are stolen from in front of someone’s own house, and most bikes thefts take place during the daytime.

How much should I pay for a used bike?

As a general rule of thumb, you can get a really nice, long-lasting used bike in the $200 to $400 range. A brand new bike with similar build quality and features should run you around $500 to $900. Any less and you’re probably looking at a piece of junk.

How do I rent a bike in the Netherlands?

Here are the steps:

1. You go to BimbimBikes’ website.
2. You choose your location and the type of bicycle you would like to cycle with.
3. Their website then shows you a map of all the spots within your area where they offer Bimbim Bikes, as well as the prices for renting a fiets in a Dutch town.

How do I get a bike in Amsterdam?

In Amsterdam, there are a lot of ways to buy a bicycle: Facebook groups, local markets, flea markets, supermarket notice boards, Marktplaats, and to some extent, Craigslist. You can also find brick and mortar shops all around Amsterdam that stock both new and second-hand bicycles.

Where is my bike Amsterdam?

If you want to get rid of your bike — either because it’s a wreck or you don’t want to go through the trouble of selling it — that’s easy. Call 14020 and someone from the City of Amsterdam will come and pick it up, free of charge.

What is coaster brake?

A coaster brake on a bike is a braking system that is set in motion by pedaling backward. As a result, coaster brakes are also known as backpedal brakes. They are commonly found on kids bikes as well as adult cruiser-style bicycles, but are never found on technical bikes such as mountain bikes or road bikes.