I amsterdam city card is an official city pass that includes free museums entrance, free public transport and other perks, including bicycle rental for 24 hours. How does it work, where can you rent a bike, do you need to make a bike reservation in advance?
Free bike rental with the I amsterdam card: how does it work?
If you have an I amsterdam City Card, you can rent a bike for free for 24 hours. Please note:
- this is only possible once per card
- your city card should be valid at the time of your visit
- you can rent a bike for free for 24 hours, not for the duration of your card.
| Duration of card | Price in 2024 | Duration of bike rental | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 60 | 24 hours | Book online >> |
| 48 hours | € 85 | 24 hours | Book online >> |
| 72 hours | € 100 | 24 hours | Order online >> |
| 96 hours | € 115 | 24 hours | Book online >> |
| 120 hours | € 125 | 24 hours | Book online >> |
Which bikes are free with I amsterdam city card?
Here is a list of participating bike rentals in Amsterdam (and one in Volendam):
Do I need to make a reservation at the bike rental with the I amsterdam card?
It depends on the bike rental. At MacBike rentals you can generally rent a bike with your I amsterdam city card without prior reservation. But if you want to be sure that the bike is waiting for you at the selected location, we recommend doing a reservation.
For example, due to the popularity of the MacBike location at the Central Station, it might be the case that all bicycles are rented out. Then the staff of the MacBike Central Station will refer you to the MacBike Oosterdok location which is a 10-minute walk away.
At A-Bike rentals you have to book a timeslot for your bike rental online.
Good to know:
At some bike rentals in Amsterdam you will have to show your ID and/or leave a deposit (€50 per bike), or leave a copy of your credit card.
Enjoy exploring Amsterdam and the area by bike!
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