Now that summer is here, it’s time to starting thinking about summer activities. Why not rent a bicycle for the day? You can enjoy the outdoors, explore your city, keep fit and work on your tan all at the same time! Here are four of the best bike rental shops in Vancouver.
Best Spots to Rent a Bike in Vancouver
Bayshore Rentals – This bicycle rental shop is located at the entrance of Stanley Park, right near the Seawall. They rent out everything from mountain bikes to cruiser bikes, and everything in between. Want to have fun with your friends? Rent one of their tandem bikes and ride along the Seawall with your friends. They also rent out children’s bikes, trailers, and attachments. Rent a bicycle with Bayshore Rentals today and explore the city! Rentals start at $6 an hour.
Spokes Bicycle Rentals – Spokes is located on the corner of Denman and West Georgia Streets, just a few short minuets from Stanley Park. At only $6.67 an hour, Spokes is the perfect place to rent a bike if you’re just visiting Vancouver, or if you are a long time resident. They rent out 1 and 7 speed cruisers, city bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, and children’s bikes. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, Spokes even gives out complementary maps. Rent a bicycle with Spokes Bicycle Rentals and discover the Seawall today!
English Bay Bike Rentals – Located at 1754 Davie Street, they offer a wide variety of bikes for your enjoyment and skill level. Their central location offers easy access to the Stanley Park Seawall, Coal Harbour, Yaletown, Granville Island, Science World, and Kitsilano Beach. Rentals start at just $7.62 an hour. English Bay Bike Rentals also works with Vancouver Bike Tours, which offers daily bicycle tours of Vancouver, lead by knowledgeable tour guides. These tours are perfect for tourists, or even for those who want to learn a little more about their city in a healthy and active way.
Vancouver Bike Rental – Located at the corner of West 4th Avenue and Burrard Street, Vancouver Bike Rental offers a wide selection of urban/city and road bikes that you can rent at just $15 an hour. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you select a bike, and even recommend the best spots for you to check out. If you visit their website, they even list the best locations to visit if you want to enjoy a beer after your ride, or if you want to find the best location to snap a few pictures, for example. Vancouver Bike Rental is definitely a spot to check out the next time you need to rent a bicycle.
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Written by: Anna Ward
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