Bike rental in Vienna

Cycling infrastructure in Vienna

Vienna has an extensive bicycle network that covers the entire city and is constantly expanding. As of the first half of 2023, the path is about 1,700 kilometers long and includes:

• Bicycle routes
• Bicycle lanes
• Combined pedestrian and bicycle zones
• Multi-purpose lanes

Bicyclists can ride in both directions.on most one-way streets. It is forbidden to ride in pedestrian zones, except on combined paths that are marked with a corresponding sign. The fine for riding on sidewalks is EUR 30 to EUR 70.

NBD! All bicycle routes can be viewed on the online map at wien.gv.at/stadtplan/en/.

Where and how to rent a bike

Almost all services operate the same way: via mobile app or website. To order a bike you need to:

• Register on the website or app,
• Specify your location and find the nearest rental outlet,
• Create bike filters - type, model, and size, depending on your height,
• Specify additional accessories - child seat, helmet, basket.

If you want to ride with a small child, you can rent a bike with a child seat. They are available in most rental services, and the rental price will be about 20% higher.

Some rental services offer bicycle delivery to your house. The service is paid either when booking or after returning the vehicle.

The most popular service is WienMobil Rad from the public transportation operator Wiener Linien. Only city bikes can be rented here. To rent other types of bikes, you can use ListNride, Pedal Power, or Swapfiets. They offer not only city bikes to rent, but also mountain bikes, cargo bikes, electric bikes, etc.

WienMobil Rad

WienMobil Rad operates 24 hours a day in all 23 districts of Vienna. There are 240 bike stations throughout the capital. The service offers more than 3,000 bicycles with 7-8 gears and adjustable saddles. All are equipped with GPS and a frame locking system, and about 50 of them are equipped with built-in child seats for children up to 20 kg.

Once you book a bike through the app, you need to pick it up within 15 minutes.

1. At the bike station, you will find the bike you booked by number and need to scan the QR code on it with your phone. After that, the bike lock will automatically open.
2. Once your ride is complete, you can park the bike at any station. After locking the bike, the rental will automatically end and the money for the service will be deducted from your bank account. The amount is calculated by the app based on a rate of EUR 0.60 per 30 minutes.

The WienMobil Rad system is available to those aged 18 and up. To rent a bike, you need to download the free nextbike app from Google Play or the Apple App Store, register, and provide your bank card or account number. A maximum of 4 bikes can be rented per account at a time.

ListNride

This platform offers about 230 bikes: city bikes, mountain bikes, cargo bikes, electric bikes and more.

Money is deducted from your card at checkout after you specify the rental terms and request a bike.

This service does not offer hourly rentals, but daily or weekly rentals. Prices start from EUR 8 per day and EUR 39 per week.

Pedal Power

Pedal Power allows you to not only rent a bike, but also book a bike tour with a professional guide. The company will deliver the bike to the address indicated and provide a free mobile app for sightseeing. A bonus for renting a bike from Pedal Power is the free audio guide of Vienna.

Rates as of July 2023 are:

• Adult bike rental - from EUR 6 per hour or EUR 30 per day;
• Children up to 12 years old - EUR 4 per hour or EUR 20 per day;
• Child seat rental - EUR 7 per day, helmet and basket - EUR 5 per day.

NBD! For children under 12 years old, a helmet is free of charge.

Eddi Bike

Eddi Bike offers long-term bike rentals with monthly and yearly subscriptions. To rent a bike, you must subscribe to one of the rental subscription options.

A month's rental costs EUR 29.90, while an annual subscription costs EUR 24.90 per month. There is a discounted rate for students: EUR 21.90 per month or EUR 19.90 per month for a minimum of one year.

Locks, lights, reflectors, repairs and maintenance are included in the price. A mudguard and basket can be rented for an additional fee.

Swapfiets

At Swapfiets you can rent a bike for a month or more. The service offers both classic and electric bikes. Free delivery is available.

The price depends on the model of the bike and starts at EUR 19.90 per month. For students, the discounted rate starts at EUR 18.90 per month.

There are two subscription options:

1. Flexible - you pay an initial fee of EUR 29.90, and can cancel the subscription at any time.
2. Regular - you don't pay an initial fee, but free cancellation is available only after six months.

In both cases, the first and last months' fees must be paid in advance.

Dance

Dance is a long-term rental service for electric bicycles and mopeds. You must choose a subscription: monthly or annual.

The minimum monthly rental price is EUR 79. With an annual subscription, this price will drop to EUR 59 per month. The price includes a lock, maintenance and theft insurance. You can additionally rent a child seat for EUR 10 per month and a basket for EUR 4. A phone holder is offered free of charge.

Bikegorillaz

This service offers premium electric bikes for long-term rent: 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 months.To order a bike, you must choose a subscription period on the website at bikegorillaz.com and pay Company employees will deliver the bike to your home within 72 hours, give you some important information and help you adjust the seat and handlebars to your height.

The minimum rental price is EUR 69 per month. This includes insurance, maintenance and a lock.

What to consider

Check your bike

You should always inspect the bike before accepting it so you don't have to pay for damages that you didn’t incur. Therefore, before you get on the bike, check the bolts, the condition of the frame, handlebars and seat, the air pressure in the tires, make sure the lights work and the brakes are in good condition. If you find any damage, you should contact the company’s hotline at the number listed in the app or on the website of your chosen rental service. For example, WienMobil Rad has a 24-hour hotline you can call at +43 1 385 01 89. A staff member will replace or repair the bike, or you may be able to take another bike.

Bicycle repair and replacement for long term rentals

If you're renting a bike for an extended period of time, be sure to confirm who is in charge of maintaining the bike. For example, the experts at Swapfiets will come to your location within 48 hours of your request and replace a flat tire or fix any other problem.

Theft

If your bike is stolen, you should immediately report it to the rental company and the police. In most cases, you will have to pay compensation to the rental company, even if the bike is insured. For example, WienMobil Rad will require you to pay EUR 75 no matter what.