Best 8 Bicycle Rental Shops in Kyoto (2024 Edition, with MAP)
Anyone who knows Kyoto to some extent will know that the best way to get around is by bicycle.
Especially in recent years, with the increase in tourists, buses, taxis, and trains are all full. Yet Kyoto city is rapidly developing its bicycle infrastructure, and technological innovations such as e-bikes have made cycling more convenient than ever.
So, here are some recommended shops where you can rent bicycles in Kyoto!
*Shared bicycles are not included.
Kyo no Raku chari
A bicycle rental shop with three locations in Kyoto City.
This is a city bike, so it is suitable for traveling short distances within Kyoto city.
Delivery to your accommodation is also available upon reservation.
*Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assist bicycle: 2,500 yen per day
Kyoto eco trip
This is a rental shop with two locations in Kyoto City that offers electric city bikes and non-electric cross bikes. They also deliver to hotels.
It’s also suitable for traveling short distances within Kyoto city.
Delivery to your accommodation is also available upon reservation.
*Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assist bicycle: 2,400 yen per day
Kyoto E-Bike Rent & Tours Saiin
This company offers full-fledged e-bike and sports bike rentals and guided tours in Kyoto, Amanohashidate, Ine, and other locations.
They specialize in long-term, long-distance bicycle trips, and provide services such as chargers, pannier bags, puncture repair kits, emergency response, and tours with support cars.
*Advance reservations are required.
Bicycle type & prices
Road E-Bike: 9,000 yen/ 2days~
Mini E-Bike(Tern Vektron) 7,500 yen/ 2days~
Kyoto Miyabi-ya
They rent out electric-assist city bikes and non-electric cross bikes, and offer a wide range of detailed services, including water and maps.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assist bicycle: 2,400 yen per day
Regular hybrid bike: 2,000 yen per day
Kyoto Cycling Tour Project
A bicycle rental shop in front of Kyoto Station that also offers guided cycling tours around the city.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assist bicycle: 2,700 yen per day
Regular city bicycle: 1,200 yen per day~
100 BIKES KYOTO
They rent high-quality road bikes and electric city bikes.
They also offer delivery to accommodations and guided tours.
Bicycle type & prices
Carbon road bike: 7,000 yen per day
Regular hybrid bike: 3,000 yen per day
City electric assister bike: 2,000 yen per day
J-Cycle
A very cheap rental shop near Gojo Station.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assister bike: 1,700 yen per day
Regular hybrid bike: 1,400 yen per day
Buai-so
A shop that rents bicycles for riding around Arashiyama.
Bicycle type & prices
City electric assister bike: 1,800 yen per day
Regular hybrid bike: 1,300 yen per day
