Where the concierge points people first
- Fat Tire Bike Tours — Guided bike tours and rentals from a base in the center. Right for a first ride, when you want someone else to handle the route and the traffic. (52.5212, 13.4091)
- Pino Touren & Rennrad Vermietung — Road bike rental, going by its name. For riders who want to head out to the lakes rather than potter around Mitte. (52.4901, 13.3192)
- Swapfiets — The Dutch subscription service with the blue front tyre. Monthly rather than daily, which suits anyone staying for weeks rather than days. (52.5234, 13.4019)
- Zoomo E-bikes — E-bikes rented on subscription, mainly to delivery and courier riders. Not a day-trip rental, but worth knowing if you are working in the city. (52.5238, 13.4144)
The rest of the bike rental in Berlin — every one we hold
- Alex rent a bike (52.5251, 13.4060)
- Bike Rent and Bike Tours (52.5047, 13.3389)
- Die Nachfahrer (52.5123, 13.4606)
- E-Bike Tours Berlin/E-Bike und Fahrrad Verleih (52.5193, 13.3910)
- Finding Berlin Tours (52.5080, 13.4520)
- Lila Bike (52.5398, 13.4126)
- Prenzlberger Orange Bikes (52.5339, 13.4148)
- Rent a Bike Berlin /Tandem/E-Bike (52.5052, 13.3859)
- Souvenirs & Rent-a-bike (52.5065, 13.3901)
- Tempo Rad (52.5446, 13.4279)
- Urban Bike Tours (52.5333, 13.4046)
- Zum Goldenen Lenker (52.5108, 13.4623)
No helmet law, but the pavement is off limits
Germany has no helmet law for adult cyclists, and pedal-assist e-bikes capped at 25 km/h need no license. Adults may not ride on the pavement, and where a cycle path carries a round blue sign you must use it. Lights are required after dark and the drink-drive rules apply to bikes too. As for deposits, a card pre-authorization or cash is normal. Never hand over a passport to hold. Offer a copy and your card instead, and walk away from any shop that insists.
Questions people ask
How many bike rental shops are there in Berlin?
Num's directory maps 16 bike rental and bike tour businesses in Berlin, including monthly subscription services.
Do you need a helmet to cycle in Berlin?
No, there is no helmet law for adults in Germany, though wearing one is sensible.
Should I leave my passport as a deposit for a bike in Berlin?
No. Use a card pre-authorization or cash and keep your passport with you.
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