Where to hire electric bikes and bicycles in the UK

Over the last 10 years or so the UK has seen a huge number of cycle hire schemes come and go, which can be really frustrating for locals and visitors who want to hire a bike to get around. It's especially frustrating if you're living in or visiting a cycle-friendly town or city, which the UK has plenty of.

Luckily, there are still lots of fantastic ways to hire bikes in bike-friendly towns and cities across the UK. We'll be updating this guide with more options throughout 2026. Let's get into the guide:

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Oxford

University students can often be seen cycling around Oxford, and the town is great for cycling. A number of cycling schemes based in Oxford have come and gone over the years, such as the popular Cycle Land bike-sharing scheme. Luckily, there are still lots of options you can try if you're looking to hire a push bike or an electric bike in Oxford, here are some of the top options:

BYKE - this is similar to what Cycle Land was, in that you can rent bikes from other people living in Oxford. The great thing about using BYKE is the variety of bikes you can choose from. Prices can vary a lot depending on what type of bike you choose
Visit Oxford Tours - you can hire a bicycle from the Visit Oxford Tours for £20 for 24 hours, and £50 for a week
Rides on Air - this place is actually based in Wallingford which is about 10 miles from Oxford, but if you're hiring a bike for a week then you could make a trip. Rides on Air has an excellent selection of push bikes and e-bikes, and prices start from £70 per week
Bainton Bikes - available via the Donkey Republic app, the Bainton Bikes are self service and can be hired 24/7 from a number of stations throughout Oxford

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Cambridge

Cambridge is often described as the cycling capital of the UK, just for the sheer amount of cyclists you'll see and all the excellent cycle lanes. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or electric bike in Cambridge, you've got lots of options. Here are some to try:

City Cycle Hire - based at Lammas Land Carpark, prices start from £20 per day
Primo Cycles - you can hire either a town bike for leisurely cycling or a road bike for more intense cycling, prices start from £20 per day
Grounds Cycle Centre - based at Milton Country Park, a great range of bikes including e-bikes, prices start from £15 for 2 hours
Kingsway Cycles - a lovely independent cycle shop in the centre of Cambridge, hire starts from around £15 per day depending on the type of bike you choose (e-bikes available)
Outspoken Cycles - another great independent place, see in-store for specific hire prices#
Voi - you'll see plenty of Voi scooters in Cambridge, but there are also around 250 Voi e-bikes available to hire throughout the city. These are great for getting from A to B, and hire prices are very reasonable too. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, then 24p per minute to ride them. If you plan on using the bikes regularly you can take advantage of the discount you receive with a daily pass or a subscription

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Buxton

Buxton is famous for being England's highest market town and there are some really dramatic cycle routes that you can follow in and around the town. These include the Monsal Trail, the Tissington Trail, and the High Peak Trail. Buxton itself is also a good town for cycling. If you want to hire a bicycle or e-bike during your time in the town, here are some options:

Peak Ascent Cycles - you can hire an e-bike from this shop based on The Colonnade for just £50 per day, these are great for zipping around town or if you want to explore the Peak District
Blackwell Mill - Blackwell Mill is around 4 miles to the East of Buxton and is an excellent place to hire bikes from if you want to tackle the Monsal trail or you simply want a bike for exploring Buxton. Prices start from £21 per day for a push bike
Monsal Trail Cycle Hire Centre - if you are hoping to tackle the Monsal Trail during your time in Buxton then a great place to hire a bike from is the Monsal Trail Cycle Hire Centre, which is approximately 12 miles to the East of Buxton. Prices start from £25 per day for a push bike and £37 per day for an e-bike. You can add additional hire days if you wish to take the bike to Buxton with you
Parsley Hay Bike Hire - this hire centre is about 9 miles to the South East of Buxton and has some great hire options, you can hire a bicycle from here for just £19 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in York

Similar to Edinburgh, York is well-known for cobbled, winding streets, which might put some people off cycling there. Certainly, areas like Shambles Market aren't ideal for cycling around, but there are lots of cycle lanes throughout the city and provided you know where to go, cycling is a great way to get around York. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or e-bike in York then here are some of the best options to try:

Get Cycling - Get Cycling has a showroom on Hospital Fields Road, where you can explore the really impressive selection of bicycles and e-bikes that they have available for rental. For adults, prices start at £30 per day for a bicycle and £45 per day for an e-bike
Fat Llama - this is a great service which allows you to hire bikes from locals living in York, and is probably the cheapest option you'll find for bike hire in York. We found bicycles and e-bikes listed for rental on Fat Llama for as little as £15 per day
Recycle - Recycle is a great second hand bike shop in York which doesn't officially offer bike hire, but the shop allows you to buy a bike and then sell it back to them once you're done with it. So if you're in York for a week, you could buy a bike for as little as £60, and then sell it back to Recycle for around £30. It's a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to cycle around York
North Yorkshire Electric Bikes - if you're staying in York for more than a few days then it could be a good idea to rent bikes from one of the towns surrounding York - you could find something cheaper and you might also find a better selection of bikes. As the name suggests, North Yorkshire Electric Bikes in Knaresborough is a great place to hire e-bikes from. Prices start from £200 for 1 week hire, which is very reasonable.

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Harrogate

Harrogate is definitely what we'd describe as a cycling-friendly town - you'll find a strong cycling culture there, and plenty of cycle lanes. The Nidderdale Greenway connects Harrogate and Ripley, and is a lovely route to cycle along. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Harrogate, here are some great options to try:

Vern Overton Cycling - this business based in Harrogate has a very impressive fleet of bikes available to hire, with everything from mountain bikes to road bikes. Prices start at £45 per day for bicycle hire and £70 per day for e-bike hire

Chevin Cycles - Chevin Cycles has a range of Zing Trip Core e-bikes that you can hire, with prices starting at £65 for a full day hire. These e-bikes are great for getting from A to B and ideal for use around town

Nidderdale Cycle Hire - Nidderdale is around 10 miles from Harrogate, and there you'll find Nidderdale Cycle Hire. This small company has a good fleet of bikes available to hire, with mostly mountain bikes and road bikes. Hire starts from £20 per day

Hygglo - this is a great service which allows you to hire bikes from locals living in Harrogate, and is probably the cheapest option you'll find for bike hire in Harrogate. We found bicycles and e-bikes listed for rental on this platform for as little as £15 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Bradford

Bradford is in a green belt area, and consequently, the city is good for road cycling. Parts of the city can be quite hilly, which is where an electric bike or a hybrid bike could come in handy. If you want to hire bikes during your time in Bradford, here are some options you can try:

Riverside e-bikes and cycles - based in Apperley Bridge, this business has e-bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes available to hire. The e-bikes are hybrid Gudereit bikes, which are very good quality. Prices start at £36 per day for e-bike hire
Towpath Trail Bike Hire -this business offers a wide range of bikes to suit every member of the family including mountain bikes, electric bikes, children’s bikes, trailer buggies and plenty more. Prices start from £8 for a child’s bike and £12 for an adult’s.
University of Bradford bike hub - if you're a student or a staff member at the University of Bradford you can hire bikes from the bike hub. The prices here are really cheap at just £5 per week for rental. Your hire includes a helmet and a lock
Juiced Up Bikes - this business is based in Luddenden Foot, which is a small village about 10 miles from Bradford. They're specialists in e-bikes, and have a great fleet of e-bikes to choose from. The prices are very reasonable from here and start at just £25 per day for e-bike hire

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is an excellent city for cycling, with lots of well-maintained cycle lanes as well as a number of great cycle shops. You'll also find secure cycle parking throughout the city, which is always a bonus. If you're looking to hire a bike in Milton Keynes then you've got lots of excellent options:

Santander Cycles - the same Santander public bike hire scheme that runs in London is also available to use in Milton Keynes. These bikes are great for getting from A to B, but for anything beyond that you might want to hire a mountain bike from one of the independent shops mentioned below. Prices for these bikes start at £1 for 20 minutes so it's a very affordable option
Lime - similar to Santander Cycles, Lime bikes are 'hire and go' bikes which are great for getting from A to B around the city. They're electric bikes and prices start from £1 to unlock the bike then an additional 20p per minute to ride
Fully Charged - Milton Keynes Council has partnered with a business called Fully Charged to allow local residents access to an e-bike for a month, so if you're interested in trying an electric bike then this is a great scheme to get involved in. You'll need to book the bike via the Fully Charged shop in Towcester, and then collect it at one of the events held in Station Square
Fat Llama - this is a website where you can hire bikes from other people, and is often a really affordable option. We've found a number of great mountain bikes available to hire in and around Milton Keynes for as little as £10 per day. If you're staying in MK for a week and need a versatile bike to hire, this could be your best option

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Manchester

Manchester might not be the first city that springs to mind when you think of cycle-friendly cities, but that's not to say that it isn't a good place to cycle. A huge amount of work has been done to introduce more cycle lanes throughout the city, and areas like Salford Quays and Trafford are especially great places to cycle around. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or e-bike during your time in Manchester, here are some of the best options you can try:

Starling Bank Bikes - although they might not be ideal for everyone, the Starling Bank Bikes are ideal for getting from A to B around the city. Managed by Transport for Greater Manchester, the Starling Bank Bikes can be found across the city in designated docking stations. They're Pay As You Ride, and only cost £1 to unlock and then a further 10p per minute, so they're really cheap. As we say, they're not going to be great for hills or for any longer journeys, but for zipping around the city they're pretty great
Manchester Bikes - if you're looking for a bit more than just a normal bicycle for getting from A to B, then hiring from Manchester Bikes is a great option. Based in Salford, Manchester Bikes has a great selection of e-bikes that you can hire, with prices starting from £200 per week. If you want a cargo bike with a bit more room then you can also hire those
Zoomo - if you're needing to hire a bike for a longer period of time, then Zoomo is an excellent option. You've no doubt seen delivery drivers cycling around the city on the Zoomo bikes, but even if you're not a delivery driver you can still hire one. They're e-bikes with up to 8 hour battery life, anti-theft GPS, and a wheel lock system. Prices start from £45 per week if you hire a Zoomo bike for 2 months, which is very cheap (£6 per day!). There's a Zoomo shop on Fountain St, you can pop in and ask about the plans there
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can rent items from other people. There are lots of bikes listed in Manchester, and the great thing about Fat Llama is that the prices tend to be very cheap. We found a number of people in Manchester who are renting out their bikes for as little as £5 per day. You can also find a great range of bikes on here, from mountain bikes to speed bikes. Definitely worth a look!
Cycle Hire Online - for a really simple option, you could try Cycle Hire Online - this business doesn't have a shop that you can visit, but will instead deliver the bike to whatever address you're at in Manchester. You can only hire a road bike from this business, but it's a very good Cannondale bike with a carbon frame. Prices start at £25 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Newcastle

Aside from the area between Gateshead and the city centre, Newcastle is quite a flat city, and it's not uncommon to see cyclists making their way around on 2 wheels. Also, some of the best cycle routes in the UK go through Newcastle, including Hadrian's Cycleway and the Coast and Castles route. You've got lots of options when it comes to hiring bikes and bicycles in Newcastle, here are some of your best options:

Cycle Centre Express - based at The Quayside, Cycle Centre Express has a good selection of hybrid bikes available at a very decent price
Bikes on the Tyne - based directly under the Swing Bridge on the Newcastle side, Bikes on the Tyne is a great place to hire bikes from. You'll find a good selection of bicycles which can be hired for just £20 per day
Mocycle - this business has a number of pick-up locations across the city. You can hire mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, gravel bikes, and road bikes. Prices start at just £10 per day, so it's a great cheap option
Ride Electric - if it's an electric bike you're looking for then Ride Electric is a great place to head to. This company has a location in Tynemouth, and is a great option to consider if you're wanting to hire an electric bike for more than 1 week. Prices for a week start at £50 per day
Border City Cycle Hire - this business might be based in Carlisle, but they offer a pick-up and drop-off service to Newcastle, which is really handy. If you're looking to hire a bike for longer than a week then this BCCH is a great option - prices are reasonable, starting at £22 per day for hire

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Birmingham

Birmingham is a great city for cycling, as you'll find ample cycle lanes throughout the city, and the rural trails surrounding Birmingham are a joy to cycle along. Wyre Forest to the West of the city is also home to a number of great cycle routes. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or e-bike during your time in Birmingham then here are the best options to try:

Lime - as of early 2026, Lime bikes have now replaced Beryl bikes as the main cycle hire scheme in Birmingham. The lime bikes work very similarly to the Beryl bikes, in that you pay a fee to unlock them and then pay a fixed amount per minute that you ride them. There are expected to be around 2000 Lime bikes available to hire across Birmingham as the scheme is fully rolled out
On Your Bike - this shop on Boldmere Road is great to hire from if you're looking for a serious road bike and you need a bike for longer than 1 day - hire options include a carbon road bike, a superdeluxe road bike, an aluminium road bike, and a touring bike. Prices start from a very reasonable £85 per week
Zoomo - if you're needing to hire a bike for a longer period of time, then Zoomo is an excellent option. You've no doubt seen delivery drivers cycling around the city on the Zoomo bikes, but even if you're not a delivery driver you can still hire one. They're e-bikes with up to 8 hour battery life, anti-theft GPS, and a wheel lock system. Prices start from £45 per week if you hire a Zoomo bike for 2 months, which is very cheap (£6 per day!). There's a Zoomo shop on Henrietta St, you can pop in and ask about the plans there
Bike Pro Racing - this bike shop on the High Street has a great selection of bikes for hire, with both bicycles and e-bikes available. Prices start at just £25 per day for hire of a hybrid bike, and £45 per day for hire of an e-bike

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is an excellent place to cycle around, with lots of good cycle lanes and a general respect show to cyclists from motorists. There is a secure cycle hub facility at Wolverhampton Interchange where you can store your bike while you explore the city. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Wolverhampton, here are your best options to try:

Lime - as of early 2026, Lime bikes have now replaced Beryl bikes as the main cycle hire scheme in Wolverhampton. The lime bikes work very similarly to the Beryl bikes, in that you pay a fee to unlock them and then pay a fixed amount per minute that you ride them. There are expected to be around 2000 Lime bikes available to hire across Wolverhampton as the scheme is fully rolled out
Hygglo -
If you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's a website which allows you to rent items from locals in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Wolverhampton, including mountain bikes and e-bikes. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day, so it's well worth a look.
BikeHireUK - this company can deliver a bike to most parts of the UK, including Wolverhampton. All you have to do is let them know what type of bike you'd like to hire, and they can deliver it to wherever you're staying. Their fleet of bikes includes both e-bikes and bicycles. Once you're done with the hire, they'll come and collect the bike off you too. This can be a bit more expensive than the other options listed, but is a great option if you need a specific type of bike

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Stratford-upon-Avon

There's so much to see in Stratford-upon-Avon, and although it's not a particularly big town, it can be really useful to have a bike with you so you can get around everything. If you've got a bike with you then you can easily explore the rest of 'Shakespeare Country', as the area is known. The town is very bike-friendly and great for cycling. If you want to hire a bike in Stratford-upon-Avon, here are some options to try:

Cycle Stratford - based next to the River Avon, this business has an excellent choice of bicycles available to hire. The fleet includes 3 gear bikes and 5 gear bikes. Prices start at just £20 per day for rental, and if you rent for 1 week it's £100
Mercia Cycles - this is a relatively new business that has opened next to the Stratford Greenway. You'll find a good mix of mountain bikes, road bikes, and hybrid bikes to hire from here
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can rent items from other people. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Stratford Upon Avon, and prices start at a very reasonable £7 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Worcester

Worcester is a beautiful city to visit, and cycling around Worcester is a great way to take in the sights. There are a number of excellent cycle routes that weave throughout the city and make getting from A to B on 2 wheels a breeze. If you want to hire a bike in Worcester, here are some great options:

Beryl - you'll find Beryl bike stations around the city, and if you're looking for a bike to get you from A to B then these are a great choice. There are around 175 Beryl e-bikes to hire, which are a great choice if you're navigating hills. It usually costs £1 to unlock the bike and just 17p per minute to ride a Beryl e-bike, which is very reasonable
Hygglo - if you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's a platform that allows you to rent items from locals living a specific area. There are lots of bicycles and e-bikes listed for hire in Worcester on Hygglo, so if you're looking to rent a bicycle or an e-bike for a few days during your time in the city, Hygglo is an excellent affordable option
Transition Malvern Hills - based in Colwall around 10 miles from Worcester, this organisation will lend you an e-bike for up to 2 weeks. All that they ask in return is some sort of donation for the time. This is an ideal option if you're happy to travel to Colwall and if you're staying in Worcester for longer than a week
Happy Bike - based in Malvern around 9 miles from Worcester, Happy Bike is an excellent option to consider. If you're looking to hire a more advanced bike that you can use to explore the Malvern Hills then they have plenty of great options, but they also have lots of road and city bikes that are ideal for exploring Worcester

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Derby

Until recently, you could find Lime bikes available to hire across Derby, but that scheme has now been discontinued. Luckily, there are still lots of great options for hiring bikes in and around Derby for anyone wanting to cycle around this city, which is mostly flat and great to cycle around. Here are some of the best options you can try:

Fat Llama - this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Derby. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Derby on Fat Llama, and the prices start at a very reasonable £2 per day for a road bicycle. There are also electric bikes listed on Fat Llama. It's worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to rent a bike in Derby and you're looking to rent a bike for longer than 1 week
The Bike Barn - this business is based in Ashbourne, but if you're planning to stay in Derby for more than few days then it's well worth considering The Bike Barn for bike hire. You'll find a great range of bikes available for rental here, including standard road bikes, e-bikes, and even tandems. Helmets are included in the hire, and prices start at just £20 per day
Zig Zag Tours - this business is based on Haydn Road in Nottingham, about 15 miles from Derby City Centre, but is a great option for long term e-bike rental. The prices are great too - you can hire a Raleigh Motus Grand Tour e-bike from this business for an entire week, and it'll only cost you £140. Rental includes a helmet and a charger

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Nottingham

You'll find cycle routes throughout Nottingham, and you'll also see lots of students travelling on 2 wheels. The city is generally very good for cycling around, as is the surrounding area. If you're looking to hire a bike in Nottingham, here are some options you can try:

Fat Llama - this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Nottingham. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Nottingham on Fat Llama, and the prices start at a very reasonable £3 per day for a road bicycle. There are also electric bikes listed on Fat Llama. It's worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to rent a bike in Nottingham and you're looking to rent a bike for longer than 1 week
Zig Zag Tours - this business is based on Haydn Road. The prices are great - you can hire a Raleigh Motus Grand Tour e-bike from this business for an entire week, and it'll only cost you £140. Rental includes a helmet and a charger
Lime - Lime bikes operate in Nottingham, and you'll spot the distinctive green bikes dotted around the city. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes and then 17p per minute to ride them. They're good for getting from A to B, but they're a bit clunky for longer journeys
U-Cycle - if you're a student at the University of Nottingham then you can take advantage of the U-Cycle scheme. This allows you to hire a bike for a term, or even the entire year. It's very affordable and the price will depend on what type of bike you select (there's a huge range to choose from)

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Coventry

Lots more cycle lanes have been added around Coventry, making the city a much better place to cycle around in recent years. If you want to hire a bike in Coventry here are some options you can try:

Hygglo- this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Coventry. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Coventry on Hygglo, including electric bikes for as little as £15 per day
Lime - previously there was a Beryl Bike scheme running in Coventry, but that has now been replaced by Lime. These bikes are great for getting from A to B but are a bit heavy and clunky for longer journeys
Cycle One Stop - the service from Cycle One Stop is unique because they can deliver the bikes to you. You can hire hybrid bikes, tandems, and road bikes. Prices vary quite a bit, you can call or email for specific prices
Ryton Pools Cycle Hire - the bike hire centre at Ryton Pools is run by someone called Big Frank. Rental is only available at the weekends and during the school holidays, but there is a good selection of bikes to choose from

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in the Lake District

It's well known that cycling is perhaps the best way of exploring the Lake District, and if you don't mind a few hills and some off-roading, it's highly recommended that you travel around the area on 2 wheels. Routes such as the Ullster Way are very enjoyable to cycle along. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in the Lake District, you've got some great options you can try:

Lake District Bikes - Lake District Bikes in Ulverston offers a wide range of bicycles, including electric bikes, hybrids, and children's bikes available to hire. Located in the heart of the Lake District, it’s a go-to option for those looking to explore the scenic trails in the area. Prices start at £60 per day to hire a gravel e-bike

Country Lanes Cycle Centre - Country Lanes Cycle Centre is conveniently situated near several popular cycling routes in the Lake District. Known for its helpful staff and quality bikes, it caters to families, couples, and solo cyclists. Prices start at £55 per day for rental of a premium mountain bike

Total Adventure - Total Adventure has 2 hire centres on the eastern side of Windermere. Prices start at £89 per day for a premium gravel bike

Coniston Boating Centre - located on the shores of Coniston Water, this boating centre is well-known for its watersports, but it also offers quality bike hire for those keen to explore the surrounding countryside. The range of bikes to choose from is quite limited but the prices are very reasonable, starting at just £30 per day for rental of a hardtail mountain bike

E-Venture Bikes in Keswick - E-Venture Bikes is a dedicated e-bike rental service based in Keswick, offering an eco-friendly way to experience the Lake District’s rugged beauty. As the name suggests, they are specialists in electric bikes and have models suitable for all types of terrain. Prices start at £55 per day for a electric mountain bike

Lowther Bike Hire - Located at the stunning Lowther Castle near Penrith, Lowther Bike Hire combines history and cycling by offering access to scenic trails and castle grounds. A great option for families and cycling enthusiasts. The rental prices are very reasonable from here, with prices starting at £35 per day for rental of a mountain bike

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire around the Lake District on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Leeds

You'll find some great cycle paths throughout Leeds, including one that connects the city to Bradford. Leeds is a bit more hilly compared to many of the other cities in this guide, so that's where having a hybrid bike or a fully electric bike could be really useful. If you're looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:

Beryl bikes - you'll find the 'Leeds City Bikes' from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they're available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, and then 16p per minute to use them. We'd say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B
Talio - for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio based at Buslinthorpe Green is a great option. From this company, you can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you're hiring for a month or longer you'll get a good discount
Fat Llama - this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Leeds. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Leeds on Fat Llama, and the prices start at a very reasonable £3 per day for a road bicycle. It's worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to rent a bike in Leeds
University of Leeds Bike Hub - if you're a student or staff member at the University of Leeds then you can rent bikes from the University of Leeds Bike Hub. The hub has a large stock of Ridgeback hybrid bikes which are ideal for city cycling, and can be hired for a cost of £22 (plus a security deposit of £100) for 3 months.

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Kingston Upon Hull

People are often surprised at how many cycle lanes there are throughout Hull, and that the city is actually a very good place to cycle around. It's relatively flat and drivers tend to be considerate. If you're looking to hire a bike in Hull, here are some options you can try:

Hull Trinity Backpackers -
Based on Market Place, this hostel offers bike hire and has an impressive fleet of bikes to choose from. You can hire a standard city bike if you're looking for something to get around Hull on, but the hostel also has hybrid bikes if you're looking to go a little further. You can hire a bike for a day or for a little longer if you'd like, prices start from around £25 per day
R-Evolution - based at the Hull Trinity Market, the team at R-Evolution operates a bike hub from which you can hire E-bikes. These bikes are great for getting from A to B, and the prices are really reasonable for rental, starting from just £15 per day and £90 for the week. You'll have to call ahead if you're looking to hire an e-bike
University of Hull Bike Hub - if you're a student or staff member at the University of Hull, you can take advantage of the excellent bike hub. Based in the Ferens building, you can pop along here between Monday and Thursday to take a look at the bikes that are available to hire. You'll need to put down a £100 deposit, but the hire prices are incredibly cheap, starting at £5 per week. So if you're a student or staff member, this is definitely one to take advantage of
Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Hull on Fat Llama, and prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Sheffield

As long as you don't mind a few hills, Sheffield is a great city to cycle in. Cycle lanes are pretty readily available and it's quite a small city, so getting from A to B on a bike is ideal. You're also not far from the Peak District if you want to enjoy some trails. If you're looking to hire a bike in Sheffield, here are some options you can try:

Fox Valley Bikes - Fox Valley bikes has a really excellent range of bikes that you can hire, with everything from e-bikes to family trail bikes. Hire prices start at just £15 per day for a family trail bike, and a very reasonable £29 per day for an e-bike. You can also hire boot racks to help fit the bikes onto your car, which is really handy
JE James Cycles - you can hire from JE James Cycles for 1-14 days, with price starting from £40 per day if you're only hiring for 1 day (prices are much cheaper if you hire for a longer period). The great thing about hiring from JE James is that you've got a good selection of bikes to choose from, including 5 different types of e-bike. They've got folding bikes that are ideal for zipping around the city, and mountain bikes if you want to explore trails
Russell's Bicycle Shed - this company has a small but quality selection of bikes to hire - you can choose from either a Light Blue Chesterton road bike, a Light Blue x Swytch E-Bike, or even a tandem bike. Prices for hire of a road bike start from just £15 per day, and you can try an e-bike for free for an hour too, which is a great service to offer
Fat Llama - this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Sheffield. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Sheffield on Fat Llama, including both push bicycles and e-bikes. The prices start at a very reasonable £4 per day for a road bicycle. It's worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to rent a bike for more than just a few days

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in St Albans

Described by some as a cycling paradise, St Albans is a fantastic place to explore on 2 wheels. You'll find many cycle lanes throughout the city, plus some incredible traffic-free routes including The Alban Way and St Albans Green Ring. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in St Albans, here are some options to try:

Hygglo - if you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's an app you can use to hire items from other people living locally in an area. There are a number of bikes listed for hire in St Albans, including a mix of both bicycles and e-bikes. Prices start from as little as £10 per day, you can learn more here - https://hygglo.com/uk/category/8936-bikes/hertfordshire

St Albans Cycle Hub — this is probably the most straightforward local option. Based at Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre, it offers bike-related facilities and BMX bike hire for use at the cycling facilities. BMX hire is available for short sessions (2 hours, half day, or full day).
Electric Life Cycling - based in Ivinghoe, this is a dedicated e-bike rental service.

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Windsor

Windsor is an excellent destination for cycling, offering a fantastic mix of traffic-free parkland paths, scenic riverside trails, and quiet country lanes. Whether you want a relaxed family ride or a more demanding road route, the area provides a great variety of scenic options. If you want to hire a bike during your time in Windsor, here are some options to consider:

Windsor Cycle Hire - based at the Sydney camm memorial, this small business has an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire. Prices start at £35 for a full day hire and £60 for 2 days, so it's very reasonable.

Thtenn - you'll spot some of these orange hire bikes dotted around Windsor - they're dockless so can be parked anywhere. All you need to do is download the Thtenn app, and you'll be able to unlock one of these bikes and cycle around on it. Prices start at £2 per hour

The Bike Company - this shop based on St. Leonards Road has an impressive fleet of both Hybrids and drop bar Road Bikes, for both adults and kids. Prices start at £30 per day for a hybrid bike, but if you need a bike for longer then you can get a bike for 7 days for £80. Locks, helmets, and clip in pedals can also be hired

Adventuro - if you're looking for an e-bike to make getting around Windsor a bit easier, this is a great option. Based at Windsor & Eaton Central Station, this company has a fleet of e-bikes available to hire. Prices start at £95 per person for a full day hire

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in London

Cyclists tend to have a bit of a love/hate relationship with cycling in London, but there is no denying that the city has made huge efforts to become a safer and better city for cyclists. One of the best things about cycling in London is the sheer number of bike hire options that you have. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or e-bike in London, here are some of the best options to try:

Public bike hire schemes:

Santander Cycles - the same Santander public bike hire scheme that runs in Milton Keynes is also available to use in London. These bikes are great for getting from A to B, but for anything beyond that you might want to hire a mountain bike from an independent shop. You can get a Santander Cycles Day Pass for £3 which allows you to take multiple 30 minute trips
Brompton Bikes - these foldable bikes can be found in lockers across London, including at Euston Tower Podium, Paddington and Kings Cross stations, and in Hammersmith. Hire costs as little as £5 for 24 hours, and you can drop the bikes off at any locker you like. Again, these small bikes are great for getting from A to B
Lime - similar to Santander Cycles, Lime bikes are 'hire and go' bikes which are great for getting from A to B around the city. They're electric bikes and prices start from £1 to unlock the bike then an additional 23p per minute to ride
Human Forest - the Human Forest e-bikes cost 50p to unlock and 19p per minute to ride. These aren't as widely available as the likes of the Santander bikes, but if you can find them they're an excellent choice. Generally, they're very well maintained. Plus, they're the only truly zero emissions e-bike hire scheme in London.
TIER - the TIER scooters seem like they're everywhere in London, but the company also has e-bikes available to hire, and they're great. The bikes cost £1 to unlock and then 19p per minute to ride. You'll find the e-bikes in areas such as Islington, Hammersmith, and Fulham
Voi - as of May 2025, you can now find Voi bikes available to hire in West London. The Voi scooters have been available in London for a few years now, but the company has recently added e-bikes too. The Voi e-bikes are handy as many of them come with a basket on the front

Independent businesses:

The public bike hire schemes are great for getting from A to B around London, but if you're looking for something like a mountain bike or to hire a bike for more than just a few hours, there are lots of excellent independent businesses around London which offer an excellent bike hire service:

On Your Bike - this business has a good fleet of road bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrid bikes available for hire. Prices start at just £99 per week for a standard road bike, which is really reasonable. The shop is based just next to London Bridge so the location is ideal
Moloko Cycling - if you're looking to hire a performance higher end bike, Moloko Cycling is an excellent option. Their fleet includes Canyon Endurance and Trek Domane road bikes. Prices start at £250 per week
The London Bicycle Tour Company - this company offers bike tours around the city, but if you'd rather cycle on your own then you can hire bikes from them too. The business has 15 different bikes to choose from, including bicycles and e-bikes. Prices are very reasonable at £6 per hour and £200 for 3 weeks hire if you need something for longer
London Green Cycles - if you're looking to hire a cargo bike with storage at the front, then London Green Cycles is a great option. You can choose either an electric or non-electric cargo bike, and you can also choose a 3 wheeler or a 2 wheeler. Prices start at £200 per week

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Surrey

Surrey is just a stone's throw from London, but it feels like a world away. The county has some of the bike routes in the UK, and is a must-visit if you're into mountain biking. But even if you don't want to fly down hills on 2 wheels, the towns of Surrey are really enjoyable to explore by bike. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Surrey, here are some options you can try:

Surrey Hills Bike Rental - this small business is based in Peaslake, right in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so it's ideal if you're looking to hire a bike to explore this lovely area. The range of bikes available to hire is impressive, with plenty of Specialized mountain bikes that are perfect for the terrain. You can also hire e-bikes from here. If you want to hire a bike for longer than just a day to explore the rest of Surrey, then that option is also available
Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire around Surrey on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £10 per day
Just Pedal - this bike rental business is based on Denbies Wine Estate at the foot of Box Hill, so it's a great location to pick a bike up from if you're looking to cycle around this area. The business has a great range of bikes available to hire, from road and gravel bikes to e-bikes. If you're hiring a mountain bike for a week you'll pay under £300, which is reasonable
Beryl - Beryl bikes are available to hire from a number of hubs throughout Guildford - these bikes are great for getting from A to B, but are a bit clunky and aren't suited to anything that isn't road. The best thing about the Beryl bikes is that they're very cheap to use - it only costs £1 to unlock the bikes and then 16p per minute to ride them
Brompton bikes at Guildford Railway Station - there is a small Brompton bike locker at Guildford Railway station which you can hire bikes from. If you're not familiar with Brompton bikes, they're foldable and great for getting around towns and cities, but aren't suited to anything off-road

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Canterbury

Despite Canterbury being a great place to cycle around, you won't find a huge amount of options for hiring bikes within the city itself. However, there are a number of bike hire options around the city which are well worth a look, and are only a short distance away. Here are some of the best options for hiring bikes in and around Canterbury:

Kent Cycle Hire in Whitstable - this business previously had a shop in Canterbury, but now their only location is in Whitstable. Luckily this is only a short distance from Canterbury (around 7 miles). Prices start at £30 per day for a mountain bike and £60 per day for an e-bike

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire in and around Canterbury on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £10 per day

Bay Bike Hire in Herne Bay - Bay Bikes is a small business based in Herne Bay, typically the bikes hired from this company are used for cycling up and down the seafront at Herne Bay, but if you contact the company you can arrange for a longer-term rental. The business will even deliver the bike to you in Canterbury if you have a CT5 or CT6 postcode.

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Portsmouth

Until recently it was Beryl that was operating the bikes and scooters hire scheme in Portsmouth, but as of a few months ago, Beryl has now been replaced by Voi. The Voi bikes are fine for getting from A to B, but if you want a broader range of hire bikes to choose from, there are lots of excellent options in Portsmouth:

Cycle World - if you're looking for a longer term rental (more than just a few days) then Cycle World is a great option for bike hire. You can choose from road bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes. Prices for road bike rental start at £30 per day, but if you book the bike for a week you can get a 7-day rental for £10
Fat Llama - this is a great service that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in Portsmouth. There are currently dozens of bikes listed for rental in Portsmouth on Fat Llama, including both push bicycles and e-bikes (and even chopper bikes!). The prices start at a very reasonable £3 per day for a road bicycle. It's worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to rent a bike for more than just a few days
Voi - the Voi bikes can be unlocked for only 99p, and will cost you 18p per minute to use. They're very cheap and fine for zipping around the city, but you can't rent them long-term and they're not great on hills
Bike U Like - you'll find a good selection of bikes available for hire from here, including standard road bikes, fat bikes (with thicker tyres, ideal for rougher terrain), and even tandem bikes. Prices start from a very reasonable £15 per day
Portsmouth Cycle Exchange - you don't have a wide range of hire bikes to choose from at the Portsmouth Cycle Exchange - it's either a hybrid bike or a tandem - but at £20 per day, the prices are very reasonable and the staff are great to deal with

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Winchester

Winchester sits right on the edge of the South Downs National Park, one of the best cycling regions in southern England, so if you're lookkng for lovely country cycle routes then you're spoilt for choice. But the city itself is also an enjoyable place to cycle around, with ample cycle lanes and a general respect shown towards cyclists by motorists. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Winchester, you've got some great options:

The Cycle Company - based at Shawford train station (just 10 minutes from Winchester), The Cycle Company is an excellent bike hire option to conisder if you're looking to hire an e-bike during your time in Winchester (which is probably preferable if you're not comfortable tackling hills on 2 wheels). Their fleet of bikes includes trail e-bikes, mountain e-bikes, and foldable e-bikes. Prices start at £50 per day, but you can save money if you're hiring for a few days or longer

Southern E-bike Rentals - another excellent e-bike hire option is Southern E-bike Rentals. Although they're based in Petersfield, the company can deliver and collect bikes from Winchester, and do so regularly. Their fleet includes mountain e-bikes and road e-bikes, but also bicycles if you want to get around on your own steam

Hygglo - if you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's a website which allows you to rent items from locals in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Winchester, including mountain bikes and e-bikes. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day, so it's well worth a look

Exo Winchester Bike Hub - based on Kings Walk, Exo has a small but good fleet of bikes available to hire, including tandems. Prices start at around £20 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Bournemouth

Unlike many of the cities that we've included in this guide, there's an argument to be made that cycling is the very best way to explore Bournemouth and the surrounding area. From cycling along the promenade and following cycle routes throughout the city to exploring nearby areas like the New Forest, Bournemouth is a great place to explore on 2 wheels. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Bournemouth, here are some great options you can try:

Kool Cycle Hire - Based on West Cliff Road, Kool Cycle Hire has a fleet of bicycles available to rent at very reasonable prices. You can choose from mountain bikes, Amsterdammers, and even tandem bikes. Prices start at £15 for a 24 hour hire of an adult bike, and if you want to hire a bike for an extra day you'll only be charged £5 extra per day. There are no e-bikes for hire but if you're happy with a bicycle this is a great option

Bournemouth Beach Bike Hire - As the name suggests, this business is based on the beachfront in Bournemouth, 300 yards from the pier. The promenade from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks is around 7 miles long, and hiring a bike is a great way to travel the entire distance. This business has a very limited fleet of bikes available for hire, but prices are reasonable at £20 per day for an adult bike. You can hire for longer than 1 day if you need to take the bike elsewhere

Beryl - You'll see Beryl bikes dotted throughout Bournemouth, with around 600 Beryl bicycles and 150 Beryl e-bikes available to hire. These bikes are great for getting from A to B, but they're heavy and clunky so aren't great for longer distances or if you're looking to hire a bike for longer than a few hours. The best thing about the Beryl bikes is the low price - it costs just £1 to unlock a Beryl bicycle (£1.50 for an e-bike) and then 8p per minute to ride (16p for an e-bike)

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Bournemouth on Fat Llama, in fact more than just about any other city we've checked, and prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day. We found plenty of mountain bikes, bicycles, and e-bikes available to hire

Bournemouth Cycleworks - This bike shop on Christchurch Road has a small but excellent selection of bicycles available to hire. You can choose from Trek, Focus, or Giant bikes in either a large or medium size. These bikes are great for zipping around the city but would also be suitable for tougher terrain. Prices start at £45 per day, which is a good price for these specialist bikes

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Southampton

Cycling is a great way to get around Southampton - drivers are generally considerate and there is a growing number of cycle lanes weaving throughout the city. You've also got plenty nearby to explore on two wheels, such as the New Forest area. If you're looking to hire a bike in Southampton then here are some options you can try:

Cycle World - despite this business being based closer to Portsmouth, you can collect bikes for hire from them at the Giant store on Thornhill Park Rd. The fleet is limited and only includes either a Giant Avail AR or a Giant Contend AR, but these are very high-end bikes and suitable for any terrain. Prices start at £30 per day, but if you hire a bike for a week you'll only pay £100

Cycle Experience - based in Brockenhurst, this cycle hire shop can be reached via a short train ride from Southampton central, and it's located right by the station which is really handy. You'll find a very good selection of bikes available to hire from here, including e-bikes, off road bikes, and even tandems. Prices start at a very reasonable £24 per day for a mountain bike

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire in and around Southampton on Fat Llama, in fact more than we expected to find. Prices start at a very reasonable £10 per day. We found plenty of mountain bikes, bicycles, and e-bikes available to hire.

Voi - You'll spot plenty of Voi scooters dotted around Southampton, but the company also has a limited number of e-bikes available to hire. These are great for zipping around the city but won't be great for longer distances. One of the best things about Voi is the very low cost for rental - it costs just 99p to unlock the bike, then 18p per minute to ride

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes on the Isle of Wight

Cycling is an excellent way of exploring the beauty of the Isle of Wight, and unsurprisingly you've got lots of options when it comes to hiring bikes on the island. Here are some of the best options you can try:

- Route Fifty Seven -
  This business based in Shanklin has an excellent range of bikes available to hire, from trail bikes to e-bikes. Prices are reasonable and start at £25 per day for hire of a standard trail bike
- Voi - if you're looking for a bike that is handy for getting from A to B but not much more than that, you'll find Voi bikes within some of the towns on the island - it's mostly scooters, but you'll still find some bikes. The best thing about these bikes is the price - they cost just £1 to unlock and then 20p per minute to start riding. As I say, these bikes are quite clunky so won't be suited to anything remotely hilly, but are very handy for getting around the towns.

- TAV Cycles - based on the high street in Ryde, TAV Cycles has been around for more than 20 years. One of the big advantages of hiring via this shop is that you'll get expert advice on what bike what be best suited to your needs. The shop has an impressive range of bikes available to hire, including e-bikes. Prices start at £20 per day for rental of a road bike

- Zoom -
  As the name suggests, Zoom is an e-bike business based on the Isle of Wight. If you're looking to hire an e-bike during your time on the island then Zoom is an excellent option to consider - the fleet consists of a wide range of e-bikes, including Grand Canyon bikes Polluno Pro bikes, and Forme Black Rock bikes. Prices start at £40 per day for hire, but you can get a discount if you hire for a week or longer

- Wight Cycle Hire -
  The only reason this company is not mentioned earlier is because their hire centres close for a good part of the winter, which is something to be aware of. This business has 2 hire centres, one in the West of the island and another in the town of Newport. But what's really great about this business is that they'll deliver a bike to you anywhere on the island. The fleet is impressive and even includes tandem bikes, which are lots of fun. Prices start at £170 to rent a standard bike for 2 weeks, which is very good value

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire around the Isle of Wight on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Edinburgh

We outlined a number of these options in our Edinburgh guide.

Hiring a bike is a great way to explore Edinburgh, as the city has good cycle lanes (all the way down Leith Walk, the Colinton Tunnel and elsewhere too) and cyclists are generally respected. Until recently, there was a 'Just Eat' cycle scheme which made hiring bikes very easy, but since that has been discontinued it's a little harder to hire a bicycle. Luckily, a number of companies and organisations within the city will let you hire a bicycle for a reasonable fee, here are some options you can try:

Cycle Scotland - based on Blackfriars St, prices start from £30 per day

Voi - Voi bikes will soon be available to hire across the city, these bikes typically cost around 20p per minute and can be used 24 hours, so are very handy

Leith Cycle Co. - if you're based in the Leith area of Edinburgh then you could hire from Leith Cycle Co. - they've got a great range of bicycles you can hire, including bicycles with trailers for kids and even tandems! You can also hire electric bikes from here with prices starting at just £40 per day, which is very reasonable.

Pedal Forth - this shop is now based on Leith Walk as of late 2023, so it's another great place to hire from if you're in the Leith area. It's usually £20 per day from here which is very reasonable

Fat Llama - this is a marketplace which allows you to rent bikes from other people living in Edinburgh, and is a great option if you're looking for something affordable. You'll find everything from road bikes to mountain bikes listed, and prices start at £8 per day

edinburghbikes.co.uk - Offering both tours and bike hire around Edinburgh, Edinburgh Bikes is. Interestingly, this company seem to focus their services for people looking to escape the city and head into areas like Colinton and the Pentland Hills.

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Glasgow

In many ways, Glasgow might actually be a better city to cycle in than Edinburgh. It's much flatter and currently there are more than 301km of cycle lanes throughout the city. Even parts of Glasgow like Merchant City have improved cycling infrastructure massively in recent years. If you want to hire a bike during your time in Glasgow, here are some options you can try:

Voi - the Nextbike scheme in Glasgow which ran for over a decade is being replaced by Voi. The Voi bikes are fully electric and will cost £1 to unlock and 18p per minute to ride. We'll update this guide as we find out more information about the scheme, and it's worth downloading the app for yourself so you get updates
Gear Bikes - this independent shop based in the West End is a great place to hire bikes from, prices start at just £20 per day for a road touring bike
Dales Cycles - choose from an electric hybrid bike or just a push bike from this independent shop, rates start from just £20 per day
Cycle Lane - based on Clarkston Rd, this shop is great if you're looking to hire a decent bike for longer than a few hours or even a day. You can hire high quality mountain bikes and e-bikes for months at a time if you wish. If you're renting for more than 2 weeks, rental will start at £25 per day
Fat Llama - this app allows you to hire bikes from people living in Glasgow, and is generally a cheaper option than hiring from shops. There are lots of decent mountain bikes and e-bikes listed on Fat Llama in Glasgow

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Dundee

Dundee is a relatively flat city, and the promenade which stretches along the waterfront is perfect for cycling along. If you'd like to hire either a bicycle or an e-bike during your time in Dundee, here are some great options you can try:

Spokes Cycles - this is a shop on Annfield Road that you can hire from, prices start from £50 per day for an e-bike and £25 per day for a standard road bike
EBS Cycle Centre - this place is based at the City Quay, e-bike hire starts from £30 for 4 hours and you can also hire a standard bike (with a basket on the front) for £20 for half a day
Dundee Cycle Hub - based next to the V&A building, you can hire bikes from the Dundee Cycle Hub for very little money, with prices starting from £10 for a full day hire. The bikes are simple but fine for cycling along the waterfront
GM Bike Hire - this is a company to hire from if you're looking to hire a mountain bike. It's a collection and delivery service, so they don't have a shop but will deliver to anywhere in Dundee. Prices start from £25 per day for a Trek Marlin bike

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in Stirling

Stirling is a city with good cycle lanes and is great to get around on 2 wheels, but it's the area around Stirling that is particularly great for cycling. If you're a student in Stirling, cycling is a really useful way to get from the campus into town. If you want to hire a bike in Stirling then here are some options you can try:

Nextbike - there's a bike share scheme in Stirling which is operated by Nextbike. You'll find docking stations throughout the city, you can ride the bikes for just £1 per 20 minutes. They're great for getting from A to B but not ideal for hills as they're a bit heavy
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can rent items from other people. There are lots of bikes listed in Stirling, and the great thing about Fat Llama is that the prices tend to be very cheap. We found a number of people in Stirling who are renting out their bikes for as little as £4 per day. You can also find a great range of bikes on here, from mountain bikes to speed bikes. Definitely worth a look!
Recyke-a-bike - thanks to funding from Energy Savings Trust and Cycling UK, you can actually hire an e-bike for free from Recyke-a-bike for up to 25 days if you live in the Forth Valley area. The team has a really excellent selection of e-bikes available to hire, so it's worth popping into their shop on Alloa Road
Wheels Cycling Centre - this business is based in Callander, but is a great option for anyone wanting to hire a bike for getting around Stirling as you can hire bikes for as long as 2 weeks. You'll find a great range of bikes available to hire here, from simple mountain bikes to e-bikes. You can even hire tandem bikes. If you hire a mountain bike for 2 weeks you'll pay just £10 per day. Callander isn't far from Stirling so if you can make the trip it's worth trying this business out.

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in Perth

Some of the best and most interesting attractions in Scotland can be found in and around Perth, and cycling is a great way to explore everything. Cycling around the city centre is a breeze with plenty of cycle lanes and dual-use paths available to use, and if you want to explore further afield then Perth is a gateway city for some of Scotland's most popular cycle routes, like the NCN77 route. If you want to hire a bike during your time in Perth then here are some options you can try:

ScotCycle - this is a really handy service that will drop off and pick up bikes across Scotland, including in Perth. If you're looking for a longer term rental (1 week or longer) this is a great option, and prices start at just £150 per week which is very reasonable. You can choose from 27 different bikes, including e-bikes, mountains bikes, and children bikes. Rental includes a helmet, lock, and pump
Willowgate Activity Centre - if you're just looking to rent a simple bike for a day then Willowgate Activity Centre is a good option to try. For £35 you can rent a bike and explore areas like Luncarty, Rodney Gardens, and Kinnoull Hill, You could also go into the city if you prefer
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can hire items from other people living locally in an area. There are quite a few bicycles listed for hire in and around Perth on Fat Llama, and the prices start at a very low £5 per day for rental
Comrie Croft Bikes - this business is based a short distance from Perth in Crieff, but if you're hiring a bike for more than a few days then they're definitely an option to consider. You can choose from a wide range of bikes including hardtail, gravel, e-bikes, and road bikes. Prices start at £30 per day for hire
Progression Bikes - again, this is a business based just outside of Perth in Dunkeld, but is another great option for a longer rental. You can hire an e-bike for £300 per week, or a simple gravel bicycle for £150 per week

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in Oban

Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Oban and to take in the sights. You'll find some great off-road tracks to follow, but also plenty of good road cycle paths. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Oban, here are some options to consider:

Oban Cycles - If you're looking for a bike to take on a bit of an adventure then Oban Cycles is a great option to consider. You can hire mountain bikes, touring bikes, or e-bikes from this business based on George St in Oban. Prices start at £30 per day for a mountain bike and £50 per day for an e-bike. One of the great things about this service is that they'll deliver your bike to other locations around this area and beyond, for example, Fort William and Stornaway

Rusty Cycle Shed - Rusty Cycle Shed has been offering bike hire since 2003. They stock a good selection of bike brands including Giant, Specialized, Merida and cannondale hybrids. You can even hire a tandem! Prices start at £25 per day and they can deliver bikes to places like Benderloch, Connel, Kilmore, and Taynuilt

Brompton - despite typically being found in cities, there is actually a Brompton locker on Oban from which you can hire a small foldable bike. It's at Oban Train Station and typically has around 15 bikes available to hire. These are really useful for getting around on the road, but won't be much use if you're planning anything off road. The best thing about the Brompton bikes is that they cost just £5 to hire for 24 hours, so they're super cheap. Plus, they're very reliable

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire in and around Oban on Fat Llama, in fact more than we expected to find. Prices start at a very reasonable £10 per day. We found plenty of mountain bikes, bicycles, and e-bikes available to hire

Lismore Bike Hire - Lismore is only 10 miles as the crow flies, but obviously being an island it's a boat trip away from Oban and will take you about an hour to get to. However, if you're travelling to Oban via Lismore and you're looking to hire a bike for more than a few days, then Lismore Bike Hire is a good option to consider. They have a location at Achnacroish where the Oban-Lismore ferry docks, so they're a useful option to visit before you head over to Oban on the ferry. You'll find a good selection of bikes available to hire, including both mountain bikes and road bikes

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in Fife

Fife is known as an excellent area for walking, as we've highlighted in other guides on our website (here's our guide to the Fife Coastal Path). However, it's also a great place to cycle around, and actually cycling is one of the best ways to get around Fife as many of the smaller villages and towns don't have a train station or very regular buses. If you want to hire bikes in Fife then you've got loads of great options, here are some you can try:

Cyclepath - based in St Andrews, Cyclepath offers a range of urban, hybrid and e-bikes available to hire. You can collect from them in St Andrews, but Cyclepath also offers a delivery service to other towns in Fife for a small cost which is a really handy service. If you hire a bike for a week you'll pay a very reasonable £110
Lang Toun Cycles - if you live in Fife then you can access very affordable bike hire via Lang Toun Cycles in Kirkcaldy. This is a scheme operated by Greener Kirkcaldy which offers an e-bike hire subscription to anyone living in Fife for just £50 per month. You can pick your bike up in Kirkcaldy but use it anywhere in Fife for as long as you like
Spokes Cycles - we included Spokes Cycles in our Dundee bike hire guide, but this company also has a shop in St Andrews that you can hire from. Prices start at £25 per day and this includes rental of a helmet and a lock
Fife Cycle Centre - based in St Andrews, the Fife Cycle Centre offers e-bike hire and can deliver the bike to you anywhere within Fife for just £10 (if you're hiring for more than 1 day). Hire starts at £65 per day
Sinclair Cycles - based at Loch Leven, Sinclair Cycles has a good range of bicycles for hire. If you're wanting a bike for a day while you cycle around Loch Leven then they're a great option, but you can also hire the bikes for a bit longer if you want to use them elsewhere in Fife

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Aberdeen

Like Dundee, cycling is a great way to get around Aberdeen, and you'll find a number of cycle lanes throughout the city. Bicycles and e-bikes can be hired from a number of independent shops throughout Aberdeen, here are some of the best options:

Skyline Cycles - this shop on Station Road has some great options for hire, including Hardtail Mountain Bikes and Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bikes. Prices start from £25 per day for hire, which is very reasonable
BeCycle - this is a community-led project which actually allows you to borrow bikes for free! The workshop is based on the high street, and if you go along on a Monday or a Wednesday, you can borrow a bike for the day. Options are quite limited and you only get the bike for the day, but it's a great option to have in the city
Velohub - this service has an excellent range of hire options, including both mountain and road electric bikes, plus standard mountain bikes. The service works by
E-bike Aberdeenshire - if you're wanting to explore the incredible area around the city, then E-bike Aberdeenshire is a great option. This company has locations in Ellon, Fraserburgh, and Peterhead. You could hire a bike from here for a few days and use it within the city, then use it to explore some other areas of Aberdeenshire
Bike Pad - if you're a student at RGU in Aberdeen then hiring a bike via Bike Pad at the RGU Union is probably your best bet. They've got a pretty basic selection of mountain bikes, but at £20 per semester it's very affordable

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Inverness

Inverness and the area surrounding the city is among the most picturesque in the whole of Scotland, and the area is very popular with cyclists. If you're looking to explore this area of the Highlands on 2 wheels but you don't have a bike with you, then here are some great bike hire options you can try:

42Cycling - based in Inverness, 42Cycling is a great option for hiring both mountain bikes and e-bikes. You can hire either for up to 7 days, and prices for e-bike rental start from £70 per day. The e-bikes provided by 42Cycling are Cannondale Trail Neo 4 electric Mountain Bikes, which are perfect for all kinds of terrain. You can hire a mountain bike from £40 per day
Ticket to Ride Highlands - the team at Ticket to Ride Highlands are bike hire specialists, and it's the main service offered by the company. Based at Bellfield Park in Inverness, you can hire a range of bikes from the team, including touring bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes. Prices start from £75 per day for an e-bike and £50 per day for a mountain bike, and you can hire the bike for up to 2 weeks
Inverness Bike Hire - based right in the heart of Inverness (just next to the castle), Inverness Bike Hire is a great option for hybrid bikes and this is what the team specialise in. Rental prices start at a very reasonable price of just £35 per day. Hybrid bikes are a great option for people who want to tackle hilly terrain, as they can help you get up the hills without making the ride too easy
Highland Bikes - Based on Shore Street, this little shop is an excellent option for bike rental in Inverness. Options include 2 different types of hybrid bikes (one for trekking, one for riding around the city), and a standard mountain bike. You can hire a hybrid bike for £55 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Leicester

The cycling infrastructure in Leicester is really impressive - there are wide cycle lanes along roads such as Newarke St and Welford Rd, and what's especially unusual is that cycling through the centre of Leicester is very easy. There is a huge pedestrianised area where considerate cycling is not only allowed but actively encouraged. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Leicester then here are some options you can try:

Rutland Cycling - this hire centre is based at Everards Meadows, right across from Fosse Shopping Park. You can hire a good range of bikes from here, with everything from standard mountain bikes to electric bikes. Prices start from £30 per day for a mountain bike and £40 per day for an e-bike
E-bike Centres - as the name suggests, you can hire a variety of e-bikes from this business based on Granby St, and you can also hire standard bicycles. Prices start from just £20 per day for an e-bike hire, and £15 per day for a normal bicycle
Fat Llama - this is a very useful website which works a bit like Gumtree. You can hire bikes from locals living in Leicester, and you'll find a good mix of both bicycles and e-bikes available to hire via this platform. Prices are as low as £10 per day for a bicycle
Cycling UK loan - since the Santander Cycles scheme came to an end, Cycling UK decided to set up a scheme where residents can hire an e-bike for 1 month to learn how to use it. This requires a bit more commitment than the above options, but is great if you want to bike around Leicester for a month. Most of the e-bikes that you can hire are from the Evans Cycles shop, so they're great quality. And it's totally free!

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Reading

There are 3 national cycling routes that go through Reading, and the town is generally a very pleasant place for cyclists to travel around. You'll find lots of wide cycle lanes and ample cycle parking too. If you're looking to hire a bicycle or e-bike in Reading then here are some options you can try:

Green Park Cycle Hire - you can hire bikes from the Green Park Business Centre for using to get around the park but also for getting into town via along the Foudry Brook or via the A33
Uni Bikes - Uni Bikes is an on-campus bike hire scheme, run by Reading Students' Union, which allows students to hire a bike for just £80 per academic year.
Fat Llama - this website works by allowing you to rent bikes from locals. There are some good options in Reading, with prices starting from around £15 per day
Winnersh Triangle - you can hire a bike via the Donkey Republic app at Winnersh Triangle for up to 72 hours, which is ideal if you're staying in Reading for a weekend and you want to cycle around the town during your stay. Prices start from as little as £10 per day, so it's very affordable

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Cardiff

Cardiff has easy gradients and plenty of green space, which make it an ideal city for exploring by bike. There are also lots of excellent cycling routes that you can follow in and around Cardiff, including the Taff Trail and the Cardiff Bay Trail. Sadly the Nextbike scheme has now stopped, but if you still want to hire a bike during your time in Cardiff then here are some other options you can try:

Pedal Power - based at the Cardiff Caravan and Camping Park, you can hire both standard and e-bikes from Pedal Power all year round. You'll find a really impressive selection of bikes to choose from. Prices start from £24 per day
Fat Llama - this is a great website which works a bit like Gumtree. You can hire a bike from someone living locally in Cardiff, either for a day or a few days. There are some great bikes listed in the Cardiff area currently, including e-bikes
Cardiff Cargo Bikes - if you're looking for a bike with storage space, then you can hire an e-cargo bike Cardiff Cargo Bikes. Based on Adeline St, this company can provide you with a powerful e-cargo bike which can be used for transporting goods or simply for biking around town. Prices start from £70 per week, which seems very reasonable to us
Brompton Bikes - there are a couple of Brompton Bike docks scattered around Cardiff, including one at Central station. These are great for getting from A to B, and they're very cheap at just £5 per day, but don't expect to get anywhere very quickly on one of these!

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Swansea

Swansea has some great areas for cycling, including along the promenade and along the popular Swansea Bike Path, which forms part of the National Cycle Network. If you'd like to hire a bike during your time in Swansea, here are some options you can try:

Tawe Bikes - based next to the Swansea Valley Cycleway, this business has a fleet of step through bikes that you can hire for up to 2 weeks at a time. Each bike has a basket on the front and is great for getting around the city. Prices start at £2 per hour
Nextbike - you'll spot the Santander Cycles throughout Swansea - these are ideal for getting from A to B, but a little clunky for longer trips. The best thing about these bikes is how cheap they are to hire. Prices start at £1 to unlock and just 21p per minute to ride
Bikeability - based next to Clyne Valley cycle track, this charity offers bike hire at very reasonable prices. You can hire an adult bicycle for as little as £15 per day
COPR bar - this is a bit of a local secret, but as well as being a great bar, COPR on Castle St also offers bike hire. Prices are very reasonable and there's a good selection of bikes to choose from, just pop in to get up-to-date prices
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for rental in Swansea on Fat Llama, including bicycles and e-bikes. The prices on here are great, with some e-bikes available to hire for as little as £15 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Newport

Like Swansea and Cardiff, Newport has some excellent traffic-free paths that are ideal for cyclists, and make cycling through the city generally quite a pleasant experience. You've also got National Cycle Network routes 4/47 through Newport, as well as a mix of terrains, with some pretty steep hills. If you're looking to hire a bike in Newport, here are some options you can try:

Newport Cycle Hub - the Newport Cycle Hub was originally intended as a space to safely store bikes, but in 2024 a bike hire service was added. A range of eCargo bikes can be hired from the hub on Skinner St, with prices starting at just £10 for a full day hire.
Hygglo - if you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's a website which allows you to rent items from locals in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Newport, including mountain bikes and e-bikes. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day, so it's well worth a look.
Bikeability Wales - based at the Clyne Valley Cycle Track, this is a great option to consider if you're spending a few days in Newport and need something like a good e-bike. Prices for e-bike hire start at £25 per day, and you can pick up or drop off your bike between Tuesday and Saturday.
Pedal Power - again, this option is actually outside Newport, on the west side of Cardiff, but makes for an excellent option if you're passing through Cardiff on your way to Newport. You can hire an adult bike for 7 days for just £125, so it's extremely good value. Even if you don't have a car to transport the bike between Cardiff and Newport, you can very easily take it on the train, which only takes about 15 minutes

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Belfast

Belfast is quite a small city and doesn't have huge amounts of hills, so it's actually a pretty good city to cycle around. The council has made an effort to introduce more cycle paths and you'll find some very good cycle parking in the centre of Belfast. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Belfast, you've got some excellent options:

- Beryl - the previous Belfast Bikes tour has now been replaced by Beryl e-bikes and bicycles. There are 400 bikes currently available across the city, and these can be unlocked for as little as 50p and you can ride them for just 7p per minute
- Belfast City Bike Tours - this company mostly offers guided tours around Belfast on 2 wheels, but if you just want a bike to explore the city on your own then you can hire one from them. They've actually got a really impressive fleet of bikes to choose from, including e-bikes and even tandems. Prices start at a very reasonable £70 per week for a cruiser bike
- Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace that allows you to hire bikes from other people living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for rental in Belfast on Fat Llama, including bicycles and e-bikes. The prices on here are great, with some e-bikes available to hire for as little as £15 per day
- Clearsky Adventure - despite being based about 40 minutes from Belfast, the bike hire from this company is a great option to consider, especially if you're looking for longterm bike rental (longer than just 1 day). You can hire either a GIANT e-bike, or a Vitus mountain bike, with prices starting at around £50 per day for e-bike rental. If you don't have time to drive to the centre then you can get your bike delivered from here to Belfast for a small fee
- Bed & Bike Northern Ireland - this is another cycling tour company which offers standard bike rental for people who feel comfortable cycling on their own around Belfast. They don't have a huge selection of bikes to choose from, but you can hire either Hybrid bikes or entry-level Road Bikes, and the prices are reasonable at £50 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Gloucester

Cycling is a great way to get around Gloucester - the city is relatively flat and easy to explore on 2 wheels. You've also got some lovely areas surrounding the city which are enjoyable to cycle around. If you're looking to hire a bike in Gloucester then here are some options you can try:

Adventure Bike Hire - based in Slimbridge, this small business has an excellent range of bikes available to hire, with options for both adult bikes and childrens bikes. You can hire an adult bike for under £250 per week
Ewatt Tech - based at the Steadings Business Centre in Gloucester, the team at Ewatt Tech has a great selection of Cyrusher bikes available to hire. These bikes have fat tires and are great for all kinds of surfaces. Prices for rental start at £50 per day or £200 per week. which is very reasonable for e-bike rental
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can hire items from other people living locally in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for rental in and around Gloucester, and prices for rental start at a very reasonable £5 per day
Cheltenham Bike Hire - as the name suggests, this business is based on Gloucester Road in Cheltenham Bike Hire, but it's under 7 miles from Gloucester and is a great option to consider if you're looking for longer-term bike hire. The business has a great fleet of e-bikes, hybrid bikes, and even tandems. Prices start at just £25 per day for rental

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is an enjoyable town to cycle around, with mostly flat terrain and a good network of cycle lanes. You've also got lots of lovely countryside to explore on 2 wheels around the town. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Cheltenham, here are some options you can try:

Cheltenham Bikes - this business has been running for years and although they did close for a while, they're now operating again. You'll find a great selection of bikes to hire from this business, with everything from e-bikes to mountain bikes. Prices start at £50 per day for hire of an e-bike
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's like a marketplace through which you can hire items from other people living in a specific area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Cheltenham on Fat Llama, including some very good road bikes. Prices start at a reasonable £10 per day
Bainton Bikes - these self service bikes can be spotted around the town, and are available to use 24/7. They're great for getting from A to B, but if you're looking to tackle some of the more hilly terrain outside the town then you'll want to hire a proper mountain bike
Far Peak bike hire - as the name suggests, this business is based in Far Peak but can deliver bikes to Cheltenham as long as you're hiring for more than 2 days. There's an impressive fleet of bikes to choose from, including e-bikes, hybrid bikes, and mountain bikes. E-bike hire starts at £55 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Bristol

Bristol was actually the first UK city to be designated as a "cycling city" back in 2008, so as you can imagine it's an excellent place for cycling. Bristol has seen a number of cycle hire schemes come and go over the years, such as the Big Issue hire scheme, YoBikes, and even the Voi scheme. Luckily, there are still some excellent options for hiring bicycles and e-bikes in Bristol, with many independent bike shops offering this service. Here are some you can try:

Brompton Bikes - a pay as you go service which is good for getting from A to B and cheap at just £5 per day, the bikes are heavy and not very good for hills
Pedal Progression - some really good options for serious riders, both push bikes and e-bikes. Cost will be around £100 per day for hire
Mollie's - if you want something really fun and different then you can hire a vintage bicycle from Mollie's - prices vary but start at around £20 for half a day
EcoMove - a great place to head to for e-bike hire, EcoMove has a fantastic range of e-bikes to choose from. It's only £35 for a full day too, which is very reasonable
Blackboy Hill Cycles - great for hiring mountain bikes and bicycles, and well-priced for hire as you can get 7 days for just £50
Atmosphere Bikes - another good option for hiring e-bikes, you can hire an Oxygen E-Bike which has a range of around 70 miles (also available via Bristol Trade)
Dott - you'll find Dott e-scooters and e-bikes throughout the city. They're not great to use for longer journeys, but they're fine for getting from A to B, and prices start at just £1 to unlock the bike, then 15p per minute, so they're very cheap

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Bath

As with Bristol, Bath has many traffic-free cycle routes and is generally an excellent place for cycling around. Because Bath is so close to Bristol, people will often choose to hire a bike from a hire company based in Bristol if they're staying in Bath for more than a few days. But there are some great bike hire options within Bath too, here are some you can try:

Bath eBike Hire - based on Miles St, you can hire Rad Power Radrunner e-bikes from this company, which aren't particularly fast but are comfortable and can travel for at least 30 miles on a full charge. Prices start from £25 for a half day hire. You can also rent a bicycle for £25 per day
Green Park Bike Station - you can hire either a Raleigh Bosch e-bike or a Raleigh Strada City hybrid from here, prices start at £45 per day for an e-bike and £25 per day for bicycle hire
BathBikeHire - operating from Sydney Wharf, you can hire a bicycle from here for just £20 per day. This is a great starting point for cycling along both the Bristol cycle path and the Two Tunnels route
Bath Boats & Cycles - based in Batheaston, you can hire both Giant and Dawes bicycles from here. Rental includes a helmet and the price is around £4 per hour
Julian House Bike Workshop - 100% of the profits from this business go to the charity Julian House, which is very admirable. You can hire an e-bike for £30 for half a day, or you can hire an e-bike for multiple days if you're planning to explore Bath for longer

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Salisbury

Salisbury is a surprisingly good place to cycle around - the city offers a lovely mix of scenic, historic routes, including the 350km off-road King Alfred’s Way, as well as local paths you can follow to Stonehenge. Most of these paths are suitable for various abilities and types of bike. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Salisbury, you've got some great options:

Bike Hire Salisbury - operating out of Caboose on South Western Road, Bike Hire Salisbury has a small but good selection of bikes for all ages and riding abilities. Prices start from £20 for a full day hire, which is great value. Hire includes a helmet and a bike lock if you're planning to park your bike anywhere while you explore the city

Hygglo - if you're not familiar with Hygglo, it's a website which allows you to rent items from locals in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Salisbury, including mountain bikes and e-bikes. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day, so it's well worth a look

New Forest Cycling - this company is based in Burley approximately 20 miles from Salisbury, but they're happy to deliver bikes to Salisbury for a small fee (as long as you give them at least 48 hours notice). Their fleet includes an excellent range of bikes for a variety of terrains, including mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. Prices start at £27 per day to hire a mountain bike and £50 per day to hire an e-bike

Cyclexperience - this is another company based outside Salisbury in Brockenhurst, around 20 miles from the city, but it's a great option to consider if you need a good quality bike for more than 1 day. The fleet includes carbon road bikes, e-bikes, and gravel bikes. You can hire a mountain bike for 1 week for around £200

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Brighton

Brighton is a great city for cycling as the council recently introduced Cycle contraflows which allow cyclists to travel both ways down the streets which are only one way for cars. The contraflows can be found on streets across Brighton such as Campbell Road, Hampden Road, and Trafalgar Street. Areas like North Laine can also be explored safely on 2 wheels. If you want to explore Brighton on a bike but you don't have a bike with you, then there are plenty of places where you can hire either a push bike or an electric bike from. Here are some of the best options:

Cannonball Bikes - an excellent range of e-bikes to choose from, with options for people who want something simple or something more advanced. Prices start from £45 for a 4 hour rental
All Bikes Electric - really affordable rental and great for a standard no frills electric bike, hire prices start from £35 per day
Beryl Bikes - this scheme relaunched in early 2023 and seems to be sticking around unlike the previous scheme. Hiring a Beryl electric bike will cost you 15p per minute, which is quite handy if you're getting from A to B around the city. The bikes are rather clunky but still a good choice
Brighton Beach Bikes - a nice selection of push bikes and hybrid bikes, prices start from £6 per hour
Brighton Bike Tours - a great range of city bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrid bikes. Prices start from £20 for a full day which is very reasonable

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in the East of Sussex

The East of Sussex is one of the best areas in the country for cycling, with lots of excellent routes and beautiful areas to explore on two wheels. If you haven't got your own bike with you and you'd like to hire either a push bike or an electric bike so you can explore East Sussex, here are some great options you can try:

Sussex Bike Hire - based in Seaford, you can hire a mountain bike for £50 per day and an e-bike for £63 per day
Maverick Boat Adventures - best known as a boat hire company in Newhaven, you can actually hire electric bikes from this company too. It'll cost you £70 per day and you'll be given a Lapierre Overvolt HT 5.4 Electric Hardtail mountain bike, which is a great e-bike
Rye Bay E-bikes - a family-run business in Seaford with an excellent range of e-bikes to hire, prices start from £50 per day, but you can rent an e-bike for an entire weekend and it costs just £120
Cuckmere Cycle Co - you can hire both mountain bikes and e-bikes from this place, a mountain bike will cost £60 per day and an e-bike will cost £70 per day, you can hire an Haibike E-Bike which has a powerful Bosch motor and is great for tricky terrain

Hire bicycles and e-bikes in Chichester

Chichester is a great city to cycle around - the harbour area is very enjoyable to explore on 2 wheels, and there are plenty of cycle routes in and around the city which are ideal for cycling along. If you're looking to hire bikes during your time in Chichester then here are some options you can try:

E-bike centre - based at the Business Park in Birdham, this centre has a wide range of e-bikes available to hire. The fleet includes leisure bikes, hardtail bikes, and full-suspension e-bikes. Prices start at £60 per day to hire a leisure e-bike, and £90 per day for a full-suspension mountain e-bike

App Bikes - if you're not looking for anything too fancy and you just need a bike to get you from A to B around the city, then definitely consider hiring one of the App Bikes at Chichester Marina. These are simple pedal bicycles which you can unlock using the App Bikes app. The prices are really good for rental - it costs just £3 per hour to use one of these bikes, and if you're hiring for a 24 hour period then it only costs £18

Southern e-bike rentals -
This business based at Concierge Camping in West Ashling near Chichester has an excellent fleet of e-bikes to choose from, with everything from Electric Touring Bikes to Hardtail E-Mountain bikes. Prices start at £60 per day for rental of an Electric Touring Bike

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire in Chichester on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

Riverside South Downs -
If you're looking to hire a bike for more than a few days, then Riverside South Downs in Houghton Bridge is a great option to consider. Their base is only about 10 miles from Chichester, and they've got a great fleet of bikes available to hire. Options include everything from e-bikes to pro mountain bikes, so if you're planning to tackle any of the surrounding countryside then hiring a mountain bike from here might be your best option if you have time to stop here before you reach Chichester. Prices start at £155 to hire a specialized mountain bike for 5 days, which is very reasonable

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Liverpool

Liverpool might not typically be described as a "cycling city", but getting around the city on 2 wheels is becoming increasingly easier and more popular. You'll find a surprising number of cycle lanes throughout the city and there are plans for a new 8km cycle lane which will connect Childwall to the Lime Street corridor and the city’s waterfront. If you want to hire a bicycle or e-bike during your time in Liverpool, here are some options:

Liverpool Guild of Students - if you're a student in Liverpool then you can hire a bike from the Liverpool Guild of Students for the whole year at a very reasonable price. The scheme is run by Peloton and the bikes that you can hire are very good quality. Prices start from as little as £110 per year
Hygglo- this is a great website where you can hire bikes from local people in Liverpool rather than from a specific company, you'll find a good selection of both e-bikes and bicycles on here. Prices can vary quite a bit but don't expect to pay more than £50 per day for hire
Bolt - up until very recently (end of 2025), Voi was the company providing e-bikes and e-scooters available to hire across Liverpool, but they've just been replaed by Bolt. The prices haven't been finalised for these yet, but it will be around £1 to unlock the bikes and 10p per minute to ride them
Bikes and Boards - there aren't too many bike shops in Liverpool city centre but there are some great places to hire from in the Wirral area. You can hire both e-bikes and bicycles from Bikes and Boards, with prices for an e-bike starting from just £65 per day. If you hire a bike for a few days while you're staying in Liverpool then it gives you plenty of time to explore the city on 2 wheels

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Blackpool

Cycling along the promenade is a great way to take in the sights during your time in Blackpool, but the town is also very enjoyable to cycle around provided you avoid the busier areas. If you're looking to hire a bike during your time in Blackpool, here are some options you can try:

Blackpool e-bike hire - Based in the Buy an Ebike shop on Talbot Road, this shop has a wide range of bikes available to hire, with everything from e-bikes to road bikes. If you need a simple bike for cycling along the seafront then you've got options here, but also if you need something a bit more technical, like an e-bike with suspension on the front forks and rear shock, then you'll find that type of bike here also. Prices start at around £60 per day for rental of an e-bike

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are quite a few bikes listed for hire in Blackpool on Fat Llama, with everything from mountain bikes to e-bikes listed for hire. Prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

Wheels Bike Rental -
this bike hire hub on the south side of the promenade often opens during the summer months. Here you'll find a fairly straightforward selection of bicycles which are ideal for cycling along the seafront (and a bit further if you have time). The best thing about this bike hire option is the price - you can hire a bike for a full day for not much more than £30

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Chester

Chester is a compact city so quite easy to walk around, but cycling is also a great way to get around the city. You'll find plenty of bike lanes and The Millenium Greenway allows you to get around on 2 wheels very easily. If you're looking to hire a bike to use during your time in Chester, here are some options you can try:

Victoria Lodge - bikes are available to hire from Victoria Lodge on the A56. Rental is available all year round and includes a helmet. Prices can vary quite a bit depending on what bike you choose from the fleet, so it's worth calling or emailing to get a specific price. You can hire a bike for a few days if you're staying in Chester for longer than 1 day

Cheshire Cycle Hire - based at the Blakemere Craft Centre Sandiway just a short distance from Chester, Cheshire Cycle Hire has some great options for short term and long term rental. If you're just looking to hire a bike to explore the local area, you can hire a mountain bike with full suspension for 3 hours for £25, or for £40 if you want the bike for a full day. If you need a bike for longer then you can contact the company directly for a custom quote. You can also hire a trailer or tag-a-long if you've got kids, which is really handy

Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Chester on Fat Llama, and prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day

A Mere Cycle Hire - based in Ellesmere, A Mere Cycle Hire is a good place to stop off for bike hire if you're coming to Chester from the South and you're looking to hire a bike for a week or longer. The business will also deliver to you if you don't have time to stop in at the shop. Prices start at £25 per day for an adult bike and £15 per day for a child's bike, helmets are included for free

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Colchester

Both Colchester town and much of the area surrounding the town are excellent for cycling, and you'll find a number of great routes to follow such as the Colchester Orbital. If you want to hire a bicycle or e-bike during your time in Colchester then here are some options you can try:

Colchester Sports Park - you can hire a bicycle from Colchester Sports Park for around £10 per hour, there's a good selection of road bikes and mountain bikes
Colchester eCargo Bike Library at Colchester Secure Bike Park - if you want an e-bike then you can hire a few different models from the Colchester eCargo Bike Library, a £50 deposit is needed but the cost is very reasonable at £10 per 4 hours
Fat LLama - you can use the Fat Llama online rental service to rent a bike from someone local, this is a really affordable option which can be as cheap as £10 per day
New Town Bike Hub - this is a new offering run by local volunteers which allows you to hire an e-bike, send a message through the contact form on the website if you're interested

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Exeter

Exeter is a great area for cycling, with lots of routes such as the Exe Estuary Trail. Here are some options for hiring bikes in this area:

Saddles & Paddles - starts from £24 for a full day hire of a push bike, and £50 per day for an electric bike hire, both very reasonable prices
Forest Cycle Hire - based in Haldon Forest, you can hire push bikes for £20 for a half day, and electric bikes for £40 for 3 hours
Darts Farm - an adult push bike is £22 per day, there are no electric bike options but you can get a tandem for £40 per day (lots of fun)
Route 2 Bikes - this place is closer to Topsham than Exeter, but it's such a great option for electric bike hire. You can hire an electric bike for just £35 per day, but if you really want to explore the area you can hire an electric bike for 7 days which will cost you £110
Fat Llama - many Exeter locals will hire out their push and electric bikes for visitors who want to borrow them to enjoy cycling during their stay. Fat Llama is a good website to check out, and we've seen electric bikes for hire on there for as little as £35 per day

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Cornwall

Cornwall is one of the prettiest parts of the UK, and exploring the county on 2 wheels is a great way to see the sights. Cornwall has many cycling routes that you can follow, including the popular Camel Trail, which we published an entire guide about. If you want to hire a bike during your time in Cornwall, here are some options you can try that cover the entire county:

Beryl - Beryl bikes are available to hire in a number of Cornwall towns, including Truro, Penzance, Newquay, and Saltash. These bikes are great for getting from A to B, but won't deal with hills too well. They cost just £1 to unlock, then 15p per minute to ride.
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can rent items from other people. There are lots of bikes listed in Cornwall, and the great thing about Fat Llama is that the prices tend to be very cheap. We found a number of people in Cornwall who are renting out their e-bikes and bicycles for as little as £3 per day. You can also find a great range of bikes on here, from mountain bikes to speed bikes. Definitely worth a look!
Go ByCycle - this bike hire business covers the whole of Cornwall, and will deliver a bike to you anywhere in the county. They have an extensive range of bikes available for rental, including e-bikes, road bikes, and bikes for kids. Prices start at £22 per day for a standard road bike
Coastal Trail Cycle Hire - this is another business that will deliver bikes to you across Cornwall, they also have a great range of bikes to choose from including e-bikes, road bikes, and even tandems
Lands End Cycle Hire - another business that will deliver bikes across Cornwall is Lands End Cycle Hire. The prices are very reasonable from here - you can hire an electric bike for £175 per week, and a mountain bike for just £90 per week

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Plymouth

Plymouth has a fairly good network of cycle lanes and if you don't mind tackling a few hills, getting around the city on a bike is very doable and a great way to see the sights. If you'd like to hire a bike during your time in Plymouth then here are some options you can try:

Plymouth Bike Hire - based at the Coypool Park and Ride, this small business has an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire. The selection includes mountain bikes, e-bikes, hybrid bikes, and even tandem bikes. Prices start at a very reasonable £20 per day for hire, and longer-term hire is available if you contact them in advance
Beryl - You'll find around 500 Beryl e-bikes dotted around Plymouth at various stations throughout the city. These are great for getting from A to B, and are very reasonably priced at £1 to unlock and 15p per minute ride. Some people might find them a bit clunky and they're not suited to anything which isn't tarmac roads, but for zipping around the city they're great. You'll need to download the Beryl app to access these bikes
Fat Llama - if you’re not familiar with Fat Llama, it’s a marketplace where you can hire items from other locals living in an area. There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Plymouth on Fat Llama, and prices start at a very reasonable £5 per day
Rockets and Rascals -
This quirky cafe at The Barbican serves up great coffee and food, but also has great fleet of bikes available to hire out. The collection of bikes is quite eclectic and features a range of brands and sizes. and the price for rental also varies quite a bit depending on what bike you choose. If you pop into the cafe you'll be able to get up to date prices. You can hire a bike for a day or for longer if you're staying in Plymouth for a while
iScootBike -
So these odd-looking things are technically bike-scooter hybrids, but they're good fun and great for getting around the city so they're definitely worthy of a mention. This business is based on Gascoyne Place and has a range of Scooter Bikes for both adults and kids. Prices start at just £15 per day for rental. Again, these are great for zipping around flat surfaces on, but you'll definitely want to hire a proper bike if you're planning to tackle any hills

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Lincoln

Lincoln is mostly a very good city for cycling with plenty of flat roads and good cycle lanes. The only exception would be the cobbled street known as Steep Hill, but that's where an e-bike comes in handy! If you'd like to hire a bike during your time in Lincoln then here are some companies you can try:

Doddington Hall - there's a Giant store at Doddington Hall where you can hire an e-bike for £40 per day or a normal bicycle for £23 per day. You can hire bikes from here for up to 2 weeks so if you're looking for long-term rental this is a great option
Pedal Electric Cycles - as the name suggests, this business based on Grantham Street specialises in e-bike rental and has a great fleet of bikes to choose from, including cargo bikes. Prices vary quite a bit depending on what model you choose so it's best to pop into the shop or give them a call
Barnes Bikes - this is another business based outside Lincoln in Dunholme, but again you can get a long-term rental from here so if you're staying in Lincoln for a while they're a great option. Prices are very reasonable, starting at £120 for 10 days
Woodhall Spa - based about 15 miles outside of Lincoln, you can hire bikes from Woodhall Spa for 1 day or several days. The fleet includes adult bikes, e-bikes, and kids bikes. If you don't want to travel to Woodhall Spa to pick up the bike then you can get it delivered to you in Lincoln for a small delivery fee
Fat Llama - if you're not familiar with Fat Llama, it's a marketplace where you can hire items from locals living in an area (a bit like Gumtree). There are lots of bikes listed for hire in Lincoln, and prices are really reasonable for rental, starting at just £5 per day. Definitely worth a look

Hiring bicycles and electric bikes in Norwich

Norwich is a good city for cycling - you'll find plenty of cycle lanes and despite some steep hills, it has plenty of flat areas. If you'd like to hire a bike during your time in Norwich, here are some options you can try:

Beryl - throughout the city, you'll see docking stations for Beryl bikes. These are pay as you go bikes that are very handy for getting from A to B, but aren't great for hills (they're a bit clunky). If you're wanting to use a Beryl bike they're very inexpensive - it costs just £1 to unlock them and 8p per minute for a pedal bike and 15p per minute for an e-bike
Fat Llama - if you haven't heard of Fat Llama before, it's a marketplace where you can rent items from other people. There are lots of people living in Norwich on Fat Llama who have listed their bikes for rental, and the prices start really low at under £3 per day for a road bike. There's even a tandem on there for £15 per day! It's definitely worth taking a look at Fat Llama if you're wanting to hire a bike in Norwich
Norfolk Cycle Hire - this business is based in Wells-next-the-Sea, but if you're hiring a bike for more than 2 days they will deliver the bike to you in Norwich. They've got a great selection of bikes available to hire, including road bikes and e-bikes. Prices start at just £24 per day for a road bike
Sea Palling Cycle Hire - based in the car park of the BeWILDerwood adventure park, hiring a bike from this company is a great option for anyone looking to hire for more than a few days. Prices start at £20 per day for a bicycle and £40 per day for an e-bike

Let us know if there are any other towns or cities that you'd like us to include in this guide. We'll be updating it throughout 2026!

If you're planning a long cycle, definitely take some supplies with you. We've got a guide to some great greens powders you can buy which have pretty much all the nutrients you need, plus there are plenty of excellent CBD oils which can help with achy joints. Happy cycling!