Top 8 Bike Rentals in New Zealand

1.CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $111Our pick

Rent a standard mountain bike or high-spec e-bike from CHP Bike Rentals in Cromwell and set out on the Lake Dunstan Trail. Staff member Rodes provides route tips, while helmets, panniers, repair gear, and a return shuttle can be arranged. The easy first section suits most riders, but the gorge section requires solid cycling skills.

“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”

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2.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched on Bikes on Wellington’s waterfront, get a safety briefing, helmet, lock, and local cycle map, then set your own route. Ride for up to four hours, a full day, or two days. Staff such as Liam can suggest coastal rides, lookout points, cafés, beaches, and longer trips to Pencarrow or the Rimutaka Rail Trail.

“What a great experience. The store tech gave us a quick overview of the bikes and we were out the door. We rode the water line around the Wellington harbor and it was AMAZING!! I highly recommend this wonderful experience.”

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3.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $93

Start at The Junction Lookout in Cromwell at 9:30am, collect a Sinch e-bike, helmet, trunk bag, lock, repair kit, and pump, then ride the Grade 1 to 3 Lake Dunstan Cycleway to Clyde. Stop at places such as Carrick Winery or Burger and Coffee Afloat before an executive shuttle returns you to your car.

“The ride was beautiful and the scenery was amazing the entire way. The trail was well set out, perfect for all levels. The bikes were super comfortable, with great space for water and gear and the e-bike assist made the hills easy. The star of Read more”

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4.Napier E-bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65

Collect a comfortable step-through e-bike at Napier City Bike Hire & Tours, directly across from the iSite and cruise shuttle stop. Staff fit your bike, explain the controls, and suggest routes toward the coast, wetlands, Ahuriri, Art Deco Napier, and Hawke’s Bay wineries. Hire lasts from one hour to a full day, with bikes returned by 5 p.m.

“Pick up location was fabulous and convenient! Bikes were ready, drop off was so easy. Staff was very kind and knowledge.”

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5.Cromwell: Lake Dunstan Trail Bike Rental and Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $107

Ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde on a standard bike, e-bike, or gravel bike. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, rack bag, repair kit, and shuttle transport back to Cromwell. Expect two major climbs, a suspension bridge, cliffside trail sections, and time for stops at Carrick Winery and Burger Afloat.

“The whole experience was very rewarding. Luke was very good at explaining how to operate the bike to challenge all the different parts of the track. The scenery was amazing and I found the track quite challenging at times definitely needing to be 100% focus when going up the hill on parts of the track and the winding down hill .. My Husband enjoyed the track immensely and would definitely do it again..”

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6.Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $52

Pick up a mountain bike in central Arrowtown between 9am and 5pm, then choose a short town ride or a full day on nearby trails. Helmets, panniers, maps, drink bottles, trail support, and return shuttles are available, making this a flexible choice for families and independent riders.

“The bike hire was great, the store front was located conveniently near the trails and the team were super helpful! We hired plain old mountain bikes and did the arrow rivers bridges trail which was an easy bike ride with picturesque views. Read more”

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7.Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $43Best value

Pick up a step-through bike, e-bike, tandem, or children’s bike in Marlborough and spend 9:30am to 4:30pm touring the vineyards. You get a helmet, lock, basket, hi-vis vest, and winery map with practical recommendations. Tastings and lunch cost extra, and transport from your accommodation is not included.

“The team is very friendly, and very flexible with special requests. They were very helpful in providing a good understanding of the use of equipment, and guiding us thru the self guided paths. I would totally use them again.”

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8.E-bike Hire on the Queenstown Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 day - 4 hours · from $53

Pick up a Merida E-Big e-bike at Around The Basin’s central Queenstown shop, then follow the Queenstown Trail beside Lake Whakatipu to Frankton. Ride toward Kelvin Peninsula and Jack’s Point, or take the Twin Rivers Trail to Old Shotover Bridge. Staff explain the bike, provide a map, and let you set the pace.

“We really enjoyed our ride up to the Shotover bridge and back thru the Botanical Gardens. Highly recommended! Joe & Maria Gold Coast”

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