Where the concierge points people first
- Black Bikes — Plain black, unbranded bikes from a dozen shops across the city. The point is that you look like a resident rather than a rental, which matters more than it sounds when you stop in a bike lane. (52.3631, 4.8747)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental on 9 Streets in Amsterdam — The branch for the canal belt, if you want to collect a bike and be on the prettiest streets in the city within a minute. (52.3703, 4.8857)
- MacBike — One of the oldest and largest rental firms in town, with a shop at Centraal. The easy choice for picking up straight off a train. (52.3763, 4.9072)
- Mike's Bike Tours — Rents bikes but is better known for guided rides in English, including out into the countryside. Worth it if you are nervous about the traffic on day one. (52.3716, 4.9104)
- Swapfiets — A monthly bike subscription with a repair promise, not a day rental. The right answer if you are staying a month or more, the wrong one for a weekend. (52.3787, 4.9014)
The rest of the bike rental in Amsterdam — every one we hold
- A-Bike Rental & Tours (52.3658, 4.8849)
- A-Bike Rental & Tours (52.3621, 4.8801)
- A-Bike Rental & Tours - Leidseplein (52.3698, 4.8929)
- Amsterdam Bike Rent (52.3746, 4.8904)
- Ana de AmsterdamenBicicleta.com (52.3788, 4.8957)
- Baja Bikes Amsterdam (52.3763, 4.8939)
- Bike in Town Amsterdam (52.3766, 4.8946)
- Bike Rent Amsterdam (52.3691, 4.9051)
- Bike Rental Amsterdam (52.3658, 4.8350)
- Bikeisready Bike Rental (52.3754, 4.8921)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental at Dam Square in the City Centre of Amsterdam (52.3748, 4.8914)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental at Leidseplein in Amsterdam (52.3620, 4.8866)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental at Muiderpoort in Amsterdam East (52.3570, 4.9277)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental at the Red Light District in Amsterdam (52.3739, 4.8976)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental in Amsterdam South (52.3473, 4.8766)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental in De Pijp in Amsterdam (52.3577, 4.8908)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental in Spaarndammerbuurt in Amsterdam (52.3913, 4.8782)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental in the Zuidas in Amsterdam (52.3362, 4.8735)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rental near the RAI in Amsterdam (52.3441, 4.8953)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rentals near Artis Zoo (52.3687, 4.9273)
- Black Bikes | Bike Rentals near the Olympic Stadium (52.3515, 4.8572)
- de Fietsenmaker amsterdam (52.3667, 4.9248)
- E-bike to go (52.3580, 4.8561)
- Fietsenstalling Station Amsterdam Amstel (52.3468, 4.9182)
- Fietsenstalling Stationsplein (52.3803, 4.8989)
- Fietsparkeergarage Gustav Mahlerplein (52.3371, 4.8734)
- Fietswasserette Chasse Patate (52.3494, 4.8953)
- Frederic Rent A Bike (52.3795, 4.8924)
- Garileo Bikes Rental & Tours (52.3819, 4.8711)
- I AM BIKE Amsterdam (52.3552, 4.8906)
- MacBike Amsterdam Centraal Oost (52.3775, 4.9025)
- MacBike Fietsenmakerij (52.3620, 4.8802)
- Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam (52.3637, 4.8879)
- NDSM Bikes (52.4006, 4.8926)
- Noleggio bike amsterdam (52.3745, 4.8970)
- OV-fiets Amsterdam Centraal Westzijde (52.3791, 4.8979)
- Rent a Bike Amsterdam (52.3662, 4.8970)
- Scooter Rent Amsterdam (52.3736, 4.8732)
- Starbikes able mobility (52.3774, 4.9081)
- TIP Amsterdam North (52.3831, 4.9029)
- tour de amsterdam (52.3794, 4.8830)
- yourcitybike.com (52.3659, 4.8848)
Your bike probably has no hand brakes
Many rental bikes in Amsterdam brake by pedalling backwards, a terugtraprem, with no hand brakes at all. Ask before you ride off, and practice stopping on a quiet street first. Dutch law does not require a helmet, but it does require working lights after dark, and holding a phone while cycling has been an offense since July 2019. On deposits, a card imprint or a cash deposit is normal; handing over a passport is not something you should agree to. Offer a card and a photo of the ID page instead, and walk on if the shop insists.
Questions people ask
How many bike rental shops are there in Amsterdam?
Num's directory maps 47 bike rental places in Amsterdam, including a dozen Black Bikes branches and MacBike at Centraal.
Do you need a helmet to cycle in Amsterdam?
No, there is no helmet law for bicycles in the Netherlands. Lights after dark are compulsory, and using a handheld phone while riding is against the law.
Should I leave my passport as a bike rental deposit?
No. Offer a credit card deposit or cash instead. A passport is the one thing you cannot replace quickly if the shop is shut when you come back.
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