How much does it cost to rent a bike in Amsterdam?

Renting a bicycle Renting a bike is a great way to show off the city when family or friends come to visit or if you only use a bike a couple times a year. Bike rental costs about 10 euros a day. View our list of bike rental locations in Amsterdam for more information.

Are there free bikes in Amsterdam?

Wherever you go there are white bicycles that are free for public use. Just pick one up when you need one and leave it when you’re finished. It’s such a bike-friendly city!

Are bikes cheaper in Amsterdam?

Buying a used bike in the 1000+ second hand shops in Amsterdam can be more expensive than you’d like. If you need to be extra budget savvy, you can buy cheap bikes in Amsterdam online. Pro Tip: Surprisingly, bike locks should be about 30-50% of the cost of your bike because bike theft is so common here.

Do bikes in Amsterdam have brakes?

A traditional Dutch bike doesn’t have handbrakes but a ‘pedal’ or ‘back’ brake. This means you just have to pedal backwards to stop your bicycle. Cool to try one day.

How much is it to rent a bike in the Netherlands?

On average, the cost of hiring the best mountain bikes under 1000 and best cruiser bikes is 7 Euros per hour for uninsured bikes. The average daily rate of renting bikes in Amsterdam is 10 Euros to 40 Euros. Weekly rates range from 50 Euros to 100 Euros.

How much does a bicycle cost in the Netherlands?

You can purchase a new bicycle for about 250 to 500 euros or a used one for about 50 to 150 euros.

Are white bikes free in Amsterdam?

A new Witte Fietsenplan was launched in 1999 in Amsterdam. Riding a white bike was no longer free of charge; it cost one guilder per trip and payment was made with a chip card developed by Postbank, a Dutch bank.

Do bikes get stolen in Amsterdam?

Bike theft is a fact of life in Amsterdam. Amsterdam Police and the Cyclists’ Union estimate that each year between 50.000 and 80.000 bikes are stolen. Mind you: 58 percent of bicycles are stolen from in front of someone’s own house, and most bikes thefts take place during the daytime.

How expensive are bikes in the Netherlands?

New bikes are not cheap, with an average price of around €600. A good second-hand bike can easily cost €100 to €250 – for cheaper bikes try the market at Waterlooplein. Strong locks can be bought at Waterlooplein or Albert Cuyp markets. Dutch department store HEMA also sells a range of basic cycling accessories.

Are Dutch bikes expensive?

The answer is surprising. These bicycles are such a high standard and quality, that they retain their value even better than motor vehicles. Bakfiets from Bakfiets.nl are quite expensive, that’s true.

Do Dutch bikes have brakes?

Dutch bikes do have brakes: it’s just that Dutch cyclists don’t use them much. Many cycles have no hand-operated brakes, which can alarm the uninitiated. They brake by reverse-pedalling. The major danger cycling poses is not to cyclists, but by them, to the poor bastards shambling by on the sidewalk.

Are Dutch bikes comfortable?

Dutch bikes are very good for practical cycling at low to moderate speeds, such as commuting, errands, deliveries, and other personal transportation. Their upright posture is comfortable, and the bikes themselves tend to be extremely low-maintenance and steady under heavy loads.