When you come to Copenhagen you absolutely MUST try the world-famous cycling lanes. In this article, we show you:
where you can rent the omnipresent family bikes (also called cargo bikes),
when the bike shops are open,
what kind of bikes there are, and
how much the price of a family bike rental is going to be.
Here is a comprehensive list of companies offering cargo bike rentals in Copenhagen:
Loop Tours Cargo Bike Rentals - Frederiksberg
Where: Private Parking at Sindshvilevej 6, Frederiksberg - 300m from Metro station Aksel Møllers Plads and 400m from Metro station Frederiksberg
When: All days between 09:00 to 21:00, self-service with instructions upon booking
What: Electric Christiania "Family" Bike Model Light (driver + 1 adult or 2 kids), Electric Christiania "Taxi" Bike Model T (driver + 2 adults on bench)
How much: First day - DKK 700 for the Family e-bike and DKK 900 for the Taxi e-bike
The price includes: rain covers, locks, chargers, lights.
In addition:
For an small extra fee it is possible to rent a babyseat and helmets.
A delivery option to your doorstep.
Regular bikes and e-bikes for the partner.
As a cargo bike tour company, we depend on the best equipped electric cargo bikes in the city. The Family e-bikes are brand new from 2023 and the Taxi e-bikes from 2022. We have the biggest fleet of electric cargo bikes in all of Copenhagen. We also offer a delivery service - no matter where you are in the city, Loop will deliver the family bike to your doorstep. We are convinced that you will have an amazing time in Copenhagen with your cargo bike - it will be the most memorable part of your journey - and so, we list several other options to hire a family bike in Copenhagen hereafter. Loop is the only company in Copenhagen that is open 365 days a year, including holidays! We have no commercial relationship with any of the below bike companies.
becopenhagen.dk - Central Copenhagen
Where: Fortunstræde 1, next to the Gammel Strand metro station
When: Pick-up and return between 10:00 and 17:00
What: Non-electric Family bikes
How much: 1 day - 24hours costs 600 DKK
The price includes: helmet, locks, bike lights
Website: https://becopenhagen.dk/
becopenhagen.dk provides a vast array of regular bikes. Regarding cargo bikes they only offer 1 non-electric model. However nevertheless they have the longest 1-day rental period, which can last up to 24 hours.
Baisikeli.dk - Vesterbro
Where: Ingerslevsgade 103, Vesterbro, next to Dybbelsbro train station
When: 10-18 daily, incl. weekend.
What: Christiania Bike Model Light, without electric assist, lots of regular bikes at low prices.
How much: 6 hours for DKK 400, 24 hours for DKK 500.
In addition: For 40 DKK a day it is possible to rent a helmet
Website: https://baisikeli.dk/bike-rental/
Baisikeli aims to offer really high value for the money and they are one of the cheapest and biggest bike rental companies in Copenhagen. They offer the lowest rates for weeklong family bike rentals without assist (DKK 1500).
KGS HAVE CYKLER - Inner City
Where: Sølvgade 26, next to Kongens Have
When: Monday to Friday from 10:00 til 18:00, on Saturdays from 10:00 til 15:00
What: Christiania Bike Model Light, with and without electric assist
How much: The electric model - 6 hours 550 DKK, 1 day 650 DKK. The non-electric model 6 hours 400, 1 day 450
Kongens Have Cykler supplies a broad variety of bikes. While the bikes are a little older, they are well maintained and Jacek offers great service and free smiles.
Rosenborg Cykler - Inner City
Where: Rosenborggade 3K, next to the Nørreport station
When: Monday to Friday from 8:30 til 18:00, on Saturdays from 10:00 til 15:00
What: Christiania Bike Model Light, with and without electric assist
How much: 6 hours 450 DKK, 1 day 550 DKK
Rosenborg Cykler is also a firm that focuses mainly on regular bikes and tours. However they do offer the classic non-electric "family" cargo bike, for a cheap price of 550 DKK. They have also created an opportunity for exchange students to rent a regular bike for a semester.
FamilyBike.dk - Copenhagen K
Where: Lille Strandstræde 14, next to Nyhavn and close to Kongens Nytorv metro station
When: By making an appointment on their website beforehand, 1 day rental can last from 9:00 until 18:00
What: Taxi bikes, Taxi E-bikes, Family bikes, Family E-bikes, Big Family E-bikes
How much: 8-hours - DKK 750 for the Family e-bike and DKK 1360 for the Taxi e-bike
The price includes: rain covers, locks, chargers, lights.
In addition: For 40 DKK a day it is possible to rent a helmet
Website: https://www.familybike.dk/
Familybike.dk has a wide range of fleet and central location. While focusing on the Rickshaw Taxi bikes, they are also the only place where you can rent the bigger Family E-bike, both electric and non-electric.
Copenhagen E-bike tours - Østerport
Where: Langelinie Alle 56, near the Little Mermaid statue
When: Every day from 9:00 to 17:00
What: Christiania Family E-bike Model Light
How much: 2 hours 450 DKK, 1 day 975 DKK
The price includes: locks, helmets
Website: https://copenhagenebiketours.com/
Copenhagen E-bike tours is a tour company that also offers to rent a variety of bikes. In addition to the Christiania Bikes, they offer a some electric regular bikes.