Bike Rental near Museumplein and Vondelpark
Looking for a bike rental near the museums? Our shop at Van Baerlestraat 118H is a few minutes’ walk from Museumplein, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Concertgebouw and Vondelpark. You rent from a real bike shop, not a rental kiosk: our own mechanics service every rental bike, and our bikes carry no advertising boards – so you ride like a local, not like a tourist.
Reserve your bike at Museumplein →
Reserving takes about two minutes and there is no online payment. You receive a reservation code by email and pay when you pick up the bike.
Bike rental prices at Museumplein
| Bike | 3 hours | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | Longer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City bike | €13.50 | €16 | €30 | €44 | €55 (4 days) · €88 (7 days) · 8+ days €9/day |
| E-bike | €30 | €36 | €66 | €87 | 4+ days €25/day |
| Electric cargo bike | €35 | €42 | €74 | €93 | 4+ days €27/day |
| Fatbike | €35 | €42 | €74 | €93 | 4+ days €27/day |
| Tandem | – | €32 | – | – | €32 per day |
Optional theft and damage protection: €4 per day for a city bike, €6 per day for a tandem and €8 per day for an e-bike, electric cargo bike or fatbike.
Which bike should you choose?
- City bike – hand brakes and gears, comfortable and reliable. Perfect for museums, Vondelpark and the canals.
- E-bike – effortless riding with a range of about 45 km. Great for longer trips along the Amstel river.
- Electric cargo bike – for families with young children or luggage. Range about 25 km depending on the load.
- Fatbike – wide tyres and a relaxed ride. Note: fatbikes are not allowed in Vondelpark since 11 May 2026. We give you a free map with routes around the park.
- Tandem – two riders, one bike, rented per day.
Three rides starting at Museumplein
Vondelpark and Oud-Zuid – Vondelpark is right around the corner. Ride through the park towards the Overtoom and loop back through the elegant streets of Oud-Zuid.
Canal ring and Jordaan – the canals are only a few minutes away via the Spiegelgracht. Follow the Prinsengracht to the Jordaan and the Nine Streets.
Along the Amstel – on an e-bike, follow the Amstel river south to the village of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, a classic route past windmills and meadows just outside the city.
Please return the bike to the same shop where you picked it up.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring?
A valid passport or ID card and a debit or credit card for the deposit. We make a copy of your ID in the shop for verification.
How much is the deposit?
€75 for a city bike, €150 for a tandem and €300 for an e-bike, electric cargo bike or fatbike. The deposit is a pre-authorisation on your card, not a charge, and is released as soon as you return the bike. For city bikes and tandems you can also pay the deposit in cash.
Do I need to book in advance?
It is not required, but we recommend it in summer and at weekends so your preferred bike type is guaranteed. Reserving is free and you only pay in the shop.
Can I ride a rental bike in Vondelpark?
Yes, on a city bike, e-bike, electric cargo bike or tandem. Only fatbikes are not allowed in Vondelpark since 11 May 2026.
Can I return the bike at another location?
No, bikes must be returned to the same location where you picked them up.
More: our guide to renting a bike in Amsterdam · Nederlandse versie
