Central Park NYC Electric Bike Rental: 1,200 Miles of Bike Lanes

Unlock the city’s rhythm with a smooth, quiet electric ride and secure lock included

Rent a high-quality electric bike in New York City with pedal assist and throttle modes, helmet, lock and phone holder included. The bike handles riders 4'8" to 6'7" and runs up to 40 miles on a single charge. Choose your rental length (1, 2 or 3 hours), and ride the city's 1,200 miles of bike lanes at speeds up to 20 mph. Minimum age is 12. Riders of all fitness levels can operate it.

The experience

The electric bike does the work for you. Pedal assist means the motor kicks in as you pedal, or switch to throttle and let it carry you without pedaling at all. Either way, you move through New York without the stop-and-start of traffic or the hunt for parking. The bike comes locked and ready: helmet, phone holder and a strong lock are in the rental, so you're not buying or carrying extras.

New York has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes, and they're the fastest way to cross the city. Central Park is the obvious draw, but the lanes run through neighborhoods most visitors never reach on foot: down the Hudson Greenway, across the Brooklyn Bridge, through the Lower East Side. The battery lasts up to 40 miles, so a 1-hour rental gets you across Manhattan. 2 or 3 hours opens up longer loops. The speed limit is 20 mph, which is fast enough to cover ground but slow enough to notice what you're riding past.

The bike is straightforward to operate, no experience needed. Riders between 4'8" and 6'7" fit the frame, and the operator notes it suits all fitness levels because the motor does the climbing and the acceleration. You're 12 or older to ride. Lock the bike almost anywhere in the city when you stop. The strong lock comes with the rental. When your time is up, return it to the pickup location.

What’s included

• High-quality electric bike with pedal assist and throttle modes.
• helmet.
• strong bike lock.
• phone holder.
• all fees and taxes. E-bike insurance is available as an add-on at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Option 117 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Option 217 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Option 313 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pick up at the store on 7th Ave & 56th Street by presenting a voucher.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.99

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Fancy Apple

Is this one for you?Rent for 1 hour if you want a quick Central Park spin or a point-to-point crossing. 2 or 3 hours if you're building a longer route through multiple neighborhoods and want the motor to handle the hills and the speed.

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Top questions

How far can I ride on a single charge?

The battery lasts up to 40 miles on a full charge, so a 1-hour rental covers a solid cross-town route, and 2 or 3 hours opens up longer explorations across multiple neighborhoods.

What's included in the rental?

The electric bike rental includes a helmet, a strong bike lock, a phone holder, and all fees and taxes. Nothing else to buy or arrange.

Do I need to know how to ride an electric bike?

No. The bike has pedal assist (the motor helps as you pedal) or throttle mode (ride without pedaling), so it's easy to operate whether you've ridden electric before or not.

Can I ride in Central Park and around the city?

Yes. Central Park has bike paths, and New York City has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes throughout the city, so you can explore the park and ride safely through neighborhoods without worrying about traffic.

What size rider does the bike fit?

The electric bike fits riders between 4'8" and 6'7" in height, and it's suitable for all fitness levels since the motor handles the pedaling effort.

How do I choose between 1, 2 or 3 hours?

Pick 1 hour for a quick Central Park loop or a cross-town ride; 2 hours to explore multiple neighborhoods; 3 hours for a longer route like the Hudson Greenway or a Brooklyn Bridge crossing and back.