New Zealand · RENTAL BIKES
Good rental bikes fill up over summer; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Rent a pedal-assist eBike in central Wellington and follow flexible maps to hit the Waterfront, Te Papa, Weta Workshop, Mt Victoria, and more.
“Easy, Wonderful pickup and the bicycles were in excellent working condition. Highly recommend this provider”
E-bike rental plus a return luxury shuttle for the Lake Dunstan Cycleway, from Cromwell to Clyde, 42 km of easy gravel riding.
“Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.”
Napier e-bike rental for flat coast and wetlands trails, up to 8 hours, $65.16 per person, cruise-shuttle easy start.
“We had a wonderful day on the bikes exploring the city. There is a long bike path to keep you out of traffic. The bikes were comfortable and operated nicely. If you plan on biking to the wineries, you should know that the closest one is 10 miles away and the map is hard to follow. Luckily we had a local that assisted us most of the way there.”
Ride the Cromwell to Clyde Lake Dunstan Trail with bike hire and a Dunstan Explorer boat return, logistics handled for a 6-hour day.
“Exceeded expectations!!! Thought it would be a cookie cutter bike ride through the country. This is an epic experience. Well organized, and excellent equipment. Definitely take the boat ride back. You get a great view of the trail, and a wonderful perspective of what you just accomplished. Highly recommend !!!”
Ride the 42 km Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde with bike hire, e-bike help, and a luxury shuttle in 5 hours.
“The most amazing bike trail, scenery, and experience. Fantastic service, Fantastic tour... highly recommend✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️”
Napier bike rental for flat Hawke’s Bay rides, with helmet, lock, maps, and backup, plus easy timing for 1 to 8 hours.
“Easy to find. Staff was friendly. The electric bikes were in excellent condition. They provided us a map and we had the best time.”
Cycle Blenheim’s Marlborough wine trail at your pace with a rental bike, helmet, and tasting map, plus time for up to 7 hours of cellar-door stops.
“This was a great experience and well run. Picked up and dropped back to our accommodation by a friendly team, great bikes, clear maps and information. The cycling was flat and traffic free and vineyards were welcoming, with very affordable tasting flights and some lovely food options. And wine that we bought was collected for us! Highly recommend.”
Self-paced Queenstown e-bike hire on the Queenstown Trail, riding Lake Whakatipu shore to Frankton and optional routes to Jack’s Point or Shotover Bridge.
“We really enjoyed our ride up to the Shotover bridge and back thru the Botanical Gardens. Highly recommended! Joe & Maria Gold Coast”
E-bike the Lake Dunstan Cycleway from Cromwell to Clyde. Great surface, big lake views, history boards, and a shuttle back.
“Great ride, beautiful! And very easy on an e-bike! Only 2.5 hours of riding time, so you can take your time, pack a lunch and enjoy it”
Ride the dramatic Lake Dunstan Cycleway with e-bike hire and helmets, plus a shuttle return, in about 3 hours from Cromwell.
“The scenery was lovey but the equipment failed. Firstly I was told the bike would easily get all the way. After 2/3rds way through battery dead flat and what was a relaxing bike with wife was a solo effort as she was cold waiting for me - so nRead more”
Roxburgh Gorge is a self-guided e-bike ride plus a jet boat transfer on the Clutha River, with a return shuttle to Clyde included.
“Amazing day, we loved it. James was very helpful and informative, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back again. Thank you so much for the brilliant day.”
Rent an e-bike in central Dunedin for a full day on the Harbour Cycle Loop and Otago Peninsula, with map, locker, helmet, and water.
“The check in process was a little sketchy since there are no people involved. But the biking itself was fantastic. Take the High Ridge. Definitely the High Ridge.”
Ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail by bike from Cromwell to Clyde, then cruise back on the Dunstan Explorer with gold-rush stories.
“what a great day out, lots of fun with lovely people”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
