Want to rent a bike and explore Amsterdam like a local? Great idea! Renting a bike in Amsterdam costs on average from € 12,50 to € 20 a day, depending on the type of bike. You will find numerous bike rentals (MacBike, Yellow Bike, A-Bikes etc.) in the center of Amsterdam, next to Amsterdam Central Station.
Be prepared to show your ID and leave a cash deposit (from €50 per bike) or a copy of your credit card.
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Tip! You can rent a bike in Amsterdam for 24 hours for free with your I amsterdam city card.
Popular bike rental shops in Amsterdam
MacBike
- MacBike Central Station, De Ruijterkade 34B 1012 AA (next to Amsterdam Centraal station)
- MacBike Oosterdok, Oosterdokskade 63A 1011 DL
- MacBike Waterlooplein, Waterlooplein 289 1011 PG
- MacBike Vondelpark, Overtoom 45 1054 HB
A-Bike rentals
- A-Bike rental Amstel, Amstel 140 1017 AE
- A-Bike rental Voldelpark, Tesselschadestraat 1E 1054 ET
- A-Bike rental Kerkstraat, Kerkstraat 27 1017 GB
- A-Bike rental Oosterdoksstraat, Oosterdoksstraat 106 1011 DK
Yellow Bike
Damstraat Rent a Bike
StarBikes Rental Amsterdam
Cycling routes around Amsterdam
For popular cycling routes in Amsterdam and the neighbourhood we recommend you to check Iamsterdam.com website. Here you can download free bike routes that will help you to see the best of Amsterdam and the area. You can also bike out of the city, through the landscapes marked by flowers, farms, windmills and check the rural Waterland or the green Amstelland.
FAQ about renting a bike in Amsterdam
How much does it cost to rent a bike in Amsterdam?
Bike rental in Amsterdam costs on average from € 12,50 to € 20 a day, depending on the type of bike.
Do I need ID or a deposit to rent a bike?
Yes. Most bike rental shops ask you to show your ID and leave a cash deposit (from €50 per bike) or a copy of your credit card.
Can I rent a bike for free in Amsterdam?
Yes. The I amsterdam City Card includes 24 hours of free bike rental.
Where can I find good cycling routes around Amsterdam?
Iamsterdam.com offers free downloadable bike routes covering the city and surrounding countryside, including the rural Waterland and the green Amstelland areas.
Have fun exploring Amsterdam and the area by bike!
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Last updated: 23 August 2026