Where to rent

Baisikeli

Budget rental with a mission: profits ship used bikes to Africa. Refurbished city bikes that have plenty of Copenhagen kilometres left in them.

beCopenhagen

City-centre rental near Højbro Plads with designer folding bikes, touring bikes and cargo bikes. Reservation-based with limited opening days, so book ahead.

Fri-Mon 10-15 (reservation recommended)

Bolt

Mobility app with shared e-bikes and e-scooters in Copenhagen alongside its ride-hailing; unlock fee plus per-minute pricing in the app.

24/7 via app

Bryggen City Cykler

Neighbourhood shop on Islands Brygge that rents as well as repairs - handy if you are staying south of the harbour.

Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat 9:30-14:30

City Bike Adventures

Tourist-focused rental between Nyhavn and Christianshavn; every bike comes with lock, lights and bell, and e-cargo bikes top the range.

Copenhagen Bicycles

Long-running rental and repair shop right on the Nyhavn waterfront - city bikes, kids bikes and Christiania cargo bikes, popular with first-time visitors.

Mon-Fri 8-18, Sat 9:30-16

Donkey Republic

Copenhagen's de facto bike share: orange pedal and e-bikes at hundreds of hubs across the city, unlocked with the app, 24/7. Pick up at one rack, drop at another.

24/7 via app

KGS Have Cykler

Rental and repair by the King's Garden, known for proper Christiania cargo bikes - the classic way to ride small kids around the city.

Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 10-15

Københavns Cykelbørs

One of the oldest bike shops in Copenhagen, a few pedal strokes from Nørreport and the King's Garden. Solid, no-frills city bikes by the day.

Mon-Fri 8:30-17:30, Sat-Sun 10-14

Lime

Dockless e-bikes and e-scooters scattered across the city; unlock with the app and pay per minute. Park considerately - never in the bike lane.

24/7 via app

Loop Rentals

Frederiksberg specialist in electric family cargo bikes (Christiania-built) with self-service pickup or delivery - the premium choice for families.

Daily 9-19, self-service

Lucas Cykler

Small neighbourhood shop on the Nørrebro edge with the cheapest day rentals in town - simple, well-kept city bikes.

Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 10-14

Rent a Bike Copenhagen

Central shop at Østerport with an unusually wide fleet - city bikes, e-bikes, road and gravel bikes - and helmet and lock included in the price.

Rosenborg Cykler

Downtown rental near Rosenborg Castle with everything from city bikes to electric cargo bikes; helmets and child seats available.

Mon-Fri 8:30-18, Sat 10-15

Swapfiets

The blue-front-tyre subscription bike: a fixed monthly fee covers the bike and all repairs. Best value for stays of a month or more.