The Netherlands · BIKE RENTALS
Good bike hire fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Pick up a city bike from A-Bike Rental & Tours Amsterdam and set your own route through De Wallen, De Pijp, Museumplein, Vondelpark, or along the Amstel. Staff check the bike, explain city cycling, and offer local tips. Bikes for children and infant seats are available, with helmets and accessories at extra cost.
“Accueil chaleureux, très bon servie client. Tarif abordable flexibilité en cas de changement d’orgànisation, bref : top !”
Rent a custom-made bike from Yellow Bike Tours & Rental near Amsterdam Central Station or the city center. Staff help choose your size, adjust the saddle, explain the locks, and suggest routes. You can ride historic streets, seek out Dutch windmills, or cover more ground at your own pace. Kids bikes and seats are available by request.
Start at Haven 45 in Volendam, choose a Gazelle bike, and spend the day riding at your own pace. You get route maps, phone navigation, a lock, bags, and a phone holder. Choose a 21, 24, or 27 km route through Marken, Edam, Monnickendam, Broek in Waterland, farms, dikes, and quiet Dutch villages.
“noleggio di bici ottimo. ho apprezzato il fatto che il proprietario ci ha noleggiato le e-bike allo stesso prezzo delle bici normali perché quest'ultime erano finite. il proprietario fornisce anche l'itinerario per visitare piccoli paesi percorrendo tranquille strade di campagna. Unico appunto negativo: su una delle 3 e-bike noleggiate non funzionava la marcia 5 e batteria non completamente carica.”
Rent an electric fatbike from City Tours Eindhoven and follow a self-guided route through nature reserves, former Philips neighborhoods, Strijp-S, Strijp-T, Strijp-R and the city center. The battery, lock, alarm, phone holder, breakdown help and multilingual app are included. Plan stops for coffee, lunch or ice cream.
“Hired two e-fatbikes for my wife and I on 22-Nov-22.”
Pick up an E-fatbike at Haven 45 in Volendam, learn the controls with the Rent & Event team, then set your own route through Dutch villages, meadows, dikes, and harbor towns. Ride for three hours or a full day, with route help available and the option to return from Marken by boat.
“Vond het voor 3 uur wel wat prijzig maar we hebben wel lol gehad!”
Pick up an easy-to-use electric chopper near Nijmegen’s Waalkade and spend two hours following suggested routes or making your own. You’ll ride through the Ooijpolder nature area, along dikes, past horses, buffalo, and birds, then return through the lower town. The private format suits beginners, couples, friends, and families with older children.
“The e-chopper rental place is located near the riverfront, on a little alley at the bottom of the stairs from the main town. We were on a river cruise, so it was super convenient for us to get to.”
Pick up a rental bike at MacBike Oosterdoksstraat and explore Amsterdam at your own pace. You get two locks and flexible rental duration choices, with no guide or fixed route. Ride canals and parks in town, or head toward farms, windmills, lakes, and nearby places such as Edam or Muiderslot.
“The bike was easy to use and had a convenient locking system. The shop owner explained clearly the rules for cycling around Amsterdam. I would say this is best as an inner city bike rather than for cycling out of town. If you want to explore further afield maybe check their other bike options or go elsewhere. The plus point of the bike being so visibly a tourist bike is that locals will navigate around you because they know you are less familiar with their biking customs.”
Start in historic Goes and follow a GPS route by electric kickbike through Zeeland’s villages and the Oosterschelde area. The ride is private, runs from 13:00, and is best for ages 16 and up. You get an electric step for four hours, with time to stop for photos, drinks, and views. Bring a fully charged phone.
“Met een groep vriendinnen hebben wij de kortste route afgelegd en wat hebben wij een lol gehad! In het begin een beetje spannend maar het is goed vol te houden het staan op die step. Leuke plekjes gezien en de route is makkelijk te volgen op je telefoon! Zorg dus wel dat deze vol is 😉. Zeker een aanrader👌🏻”
Rent a sturdy KNAAP electric fatbike from TexelCruiser and set off across Texel for three hours. You get a fully charged battery, a map, free parking, and Dutch or English service. Five pedal-assist levels, eight gears, and thick tires make longer rides easy, but dunes and beaches are off-limits.
Pick up a well-kept bike at Volendam’s old harbor and choose a route through Edam, Monnickendam, or Marken. You’ll receive a local map and route advice, then ride past farms, canals, cows, windmills, and dikes above and below sea level. The Marken to Volendam boat is optional and costs extra.
“Had the best day! The naps are helpful, was a bit tricky to understand on google maps but we got the hang of it - really great experience and nice bikes.”
Start at Haven 45 in Volendam, pick an e-fatbike rental from one to eight hours, and follow a supplied map through Edam, Monnickendam, or Marken. You ride independently, with staff advice on route choices. Expect dikes, windmills, meadows, village harbors, cheese shops, and the option to return from Marken by boat for an extra fee.
“Great day! Amazing way to spend some time outside of the busy Amsterdam area. Shop was in excellent location and staff were not only informative but fun too!”
Ride an electric fatbike through Eindhoven and Nuenen, following Vincent van Gogh’s former subjects and friends. You’ll visit churches, mills, countryside sights, the Van Gogh Village Museum, and the glowing Starry Night cycle path. The tour lasts about four to five hours, includes museum admission, and runs privately for your group in English.
“This was a great experience pedaling my way through the vast Beauty countryside and small towns. Wonderfull time! I recommend it for anyone visiting Eindhoven!”
Pick up an e-scooter or e-bike near Hillegom train station, receive a helmet and local route tips, then set out on a private, self-guided ride through the Bulb Region. You can choose a one-seat or two-seat scooter, request a child seat, and add visits to Keukenhof, Tulip Experience Amsterdam, or Tulip Barn.
Collect a strong three-gear e-bike at Haven 45 in Volendam and follow suggested GPS routes through Edam, Monnickendam, and Marken. You get a full battery, spare-battery options, a paper map, and local advice, but no live guide. The route mixes quiet villages, cows, windmills, dikes, and a possible boat ride back from Marken.
“Self guided tour of the countryside was absolutely amazing. The team that set up the bikes for us and gave us ideas were amazing. We explored what we wanted to see and enjoyed it immensely. A must do if you want to learn about the Netherlands.”
Pick up an electric fatbike at TexelCruiser in Oudeschild and spend about three hours exploring Texel at up to 25 km/h. Fat tires handle rough paths, pedal assistance helps in strong wind, and route tips and a map can point you toward the dunes, De Cocksdorp, and the dike. Return the bike where you started.
“It was really nice to go with the fat-bike over the island. Also very good service when we had a flat tyre. Just call them and they provide you with a new bike.”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a road out of town.
