Experience Central Park by bike with this convenient bike rental, perfect for everyone from first-time visitors to NYC regulars. Traveling by bike enables you to see more than you can on foot. With a provided map and staff recommendations, you can explore the bike-friendly paths at your own pace and stop to admire sites along the way. Book ahead, as bike rentals often sell out for this classic New York adventure.

Rent a bike and discover Central Park in New York City
Choose the duration of your rental and explore at your own pace
Bike, helmet, map, basket, and lock included in your hassle-free rental
Select a bike to suit your style: comfort, hybrid, mountain, and children’s bikes available

What's Included

All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Use of bicycle
Helmet
Basket/bike bag
Bicycle lock
Illustrated map

Guide

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

346 W 57th St
346 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Guests will meet at our store location at 346 West 57th Street Location (between 8th and 9th avenue) and check in at the front desk.

Start time

Opening hours

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

New York City’s Central Park is a designated National Historic Landmark and claims the title of most-visited urban park in the United States. This sprawling green oasis in the middle of the city’s urban bustle covers 843 acres (341 hectares) traversed by numerous paved paths, making it a perfect destination to explore by bike. Due to Central Park’s popularity, bike rentals often sell out during peak season, so pre-book your rental to ensure there will be a bike waiting for you.

Pick up your bike, helmet, lock, and carrying basket at the rental shop just blocks away from the park. Choose from a selection of hybrid, comfort, mountain, and children’s bikes to suit your group’s size and style. Rent a bike for just an hour or up to 24, depending on your schedule.

With the help of a free park map and the recommendations of rental staff, set off to explore more than 47 miles (75 km) of bike-friendly paths that wind through open meadows, lakes, bridges, gardens, and memorials. See famous attractions such as the Conservatory Garden, Belvedere Castle, the Central Park Zoo, the Imagine Mosaic, and the Central Park Carousel. Enjoy the flexibility of touring on two wheels, and stop to admire the scenery or take a rest as often as you like.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Baby seats and child trailers are available to rent onsite
Government issued ID and credit card deposit required. Government issued ID will be held by supplier for the duration of the rental. ID will be returned upon conclusion of your rental
No customer under the age of 18 will be given a bike without an adult over the age of 18 present
All Children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet

Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

434 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Fun

Lucy_G, Jan 2023

Easy to find good location to Central Park bikes were good quality and in good working order would use again

Reflectives

ANTONIO_U, Oct 2022

I rented a couple of bikes for a day, for my daughter and me. The bikes were good and we had a great day on the pedals and taking photos, but at dusk it was difficult for us to believe that only the weels had reflectives, but not the front neither the back of the bikes. The reception guy said that he would report the issue. I hope reflectives to be installed or at least customers to be advised in advance.

NY with friends!

Jennie_V, Oct 2022

Had a great experience.. only let down was one of the bikes gave us trouble along our route. Went through strawberrY field. Stopped and had a hood ol fashioned hot dog and enjoyed the scenery

Amazing time

Jean_F, Oct 2022

Cycling’s round Central Park with family my daughters 30th and this part of our journey celebration done this

Nice ride

Jennifer_K, Oct 2022

Guys were nice. Ride to the park is short and easy. We got there late so only had time for 3 hours, but it was enough time for us.

Avoid !!

Laetitia_G, Sep 2022

Very bad experience don’t go with this company! The staff is not nice at all and they don’t give you 1h bike but 50 minutes and if you are 2 minutes late they will charge you

Bikes weren’t good

Wendy_L, Aug 2022

Bikes were not well maintained. Mine had only 2 working gears so I had to bike uphill in a very low gear. My daughter had issues with the chain on every hill, and had to walk her bike about 1/4 of the way. They didn’t seem too interested. I’d rent from citi bikes inside the park next time.

The chain came off,...

Sergiy_K, Aug 2022

The chain came off, bicycles are average, but in general the ride was good. And the price is very affordable.

Issues with brake and gear changes.

Ismael_R, Aug 2022

Check the bikes before you leave the place. By the time I got into the bike I realized the braked were not functional at 100% and while changing the gears the chain never got back into place.

Central Park tour by self

hmgh8pbm6y, Aug 2022

It was a great activity in a lovely weather summer day, truly recommended ;) easily picked up and returned, close to Central Park.

An Excellent Sneak Peek into Central Park

DrDaniel_L, Aug 2022

This was an excellent way to spend 2 hours covering the major hot spots in Central Park. We were there in mid-August which was great weather - sunny but cool. Our guide gave us lots of interesting facts and stories about the park and its surrounding areas. I would recommend this to those who want an intimate sneak peek into Central Park.

1 traveler found this review helpful

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Helen_W, Aug 2022

Views Bikes were in good condition Very friendly staff. Well managed and efficient. V close to Central Park.

Don't use this company if you want to rent a bike for Central park.

Lucia_M, Aug 2022

Very poor customer relations. I booked online but realised withing minutes that they were nowhere near central park and we would have to cross busy NY streets to get back to the park, therefore more dangerous. Tried to cancel almost immediately but didn't hear back from them for days and by then it was too late and I was never offered any refund. We ended up renting bikes from "bikerent.nyc". They were within 50 yards of the beginning of Central park and were amazing.

Bike ride through Central Park

Lori_P, Aug 2022

Great experience for our family of 5 bike ride. The bikes were just right. Staff was friendly. I was hesitant about booking online before we arrived. So we went to the store and checked out the place. Viator was the best price compared to the walk-in price. We did the 4 hr tour and finished in 2.5 hrs. We took a water break at the far loop uphill water fountain off the walking path. Wish we made more stops but the kids were leading.

4 hrs is a good amount if...

Sarah_M, Jul 2022

4 hrs is a good amount if you want to have a leisurely cycle round the park with a few stop offs and lunch break.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Fantastic to discover Central Park on bike

Dorte_K, Jul 2022

Nice Way to spent a couple of hours in a hot NYC and to get to know Central Park and see how big it is.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Girls Trip bike Ride

Heather_S, Jul 2022

Very easy to book and locate, close to Central Park- this was a great way to see the park at your own pace, we had a blast riding!

Great ride!

Cortney_G, Jun 2022

Me and my family had a great time and so much fun. It was a great way to get around Central Park and see everything around the city.

It was a great day out...

Rhea_J, Jun 2022

It was a great day out with the bikes. The only thing is that the person who provided the bikes, helmet etc, did not give us the locks ans that stopped us from emjoying more of the park.

Customer service great

Kelley_M, Jun 2022

Friendly staff at the pick up spot made check in and check out easy and no hassles. Bikes and equipment worked great.

1 traveler found this review helpful

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