Where to rent bikes, scooters and segways in Miami and explore the city on two wheels? Here’s what you need to know.
With warm, mild temperatures year-round, Miami is the perfect place to grab a bike or scooter and explore the city.
There are many shops where you can rent bikes or scooters in Miami. And many luxury hotels include bike rentals in room rates; Call to find out if your hotel of choice offers bicycles as gifts.
If the engine is your ideal mode of transportation, Scooteria offers scooter rentals with free delivery and pickup to hotels in Downtown, Brickell, Midtown , and Miami Beach.
One of the easiest ways to ride a bike is to take advantage of bike stations operated by CitiBike. There are dozens of stations with easy hop-on hop-off spots in Coconut Grove, Downtown, Wynwood, South Beach, Miami Beach, Surfside , and Bal Harbour. And the good news is that improvements are being made all over Miami to transform the city into a bike-friendly community. Many neighborhoods have added dedicated bike lanes and shared user routes and greenways.
With CitiBike, you can rent a bike by the hour or purchase a membership, allowing you to check and return any available bike from any station throughout the day. Hourly rates start at $4 for a 30-minute access pass and go up to $24 for a full day. Memberships start at $15 for 30 days of unlimited 30-minute rides (an additional 30 minutes is $4).
Bike & Segway Tours
With two locations in Miami Beach (10th & Collins; James Avenue) and one in Downtown (Bayside Marketplace), Bike and Roll Miami offers daily bike and Segway tours hosted by professional guides. Miami Bike & Roll’s self-guided bike map offers easy-to-follow routes to various Miami neighborhoods.
HistoryMiami offers eco-history bike tours through neighborhoods such as Wynwood, Design District, Coconut Grove , and Coral Gables. Knowledgeable guides will show you little-known secrets as well as famous historical sites. Call 305-375-5792 for more information.
The 444-acre Deering Estate in South Miami offers seasonal eco-bike tours along historic limestone trails. From a mangrove forest on the edge of Biscayne Bay to tropical hardwood hammocks, you’ll see Miami as you did a long time ago. For more information, call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
Wynwood Mural Tours offers bike gatherings for cyclists who want to explore the city’s unique artwork on two wheels.
Bike trails
Miami offers a good collection of bike trails, trails and greenways. For example, shaded by Australian pine trees and mangrove thickets, Oleta River State Park in North Miami offers more than 14 miles of mountain bike trails. One of the nicest bike rides in the neighborhood is the stretch along Old Cutler Road from Sunset Drive to Matheson Hammock Park. There is also a trail at Snapper Creek that starts at approximately SW 57th Avenue and Kendall Drive, right next to Dante Fascell Park. When you’re ready to take a breather, grab a cold drink at Pinecrest Wayside Market, a former fruit stand popular with locals. Another popular place to grab a cool drink is Robert Is Here, a local farmers market in Homestead.
Bicycle Events
Miami Critical Mass is a great way to get to know the local cycling scene. It is a cycling event that is usually held on the last Friday of each month and is a way for cyclists to travel together as a group through the city.
Safety Tips for Cyclists:
• Review and obey Florida bicycle laws. For example, the law states that you must have a red tail light and a front light if you travel at night. And it’s illegal to wear headphones while riding a bike.
• Ride in the lane/shoulder of the bike and be sure to exercise extreme caution with motorists. Stay in the right lane and do not cross the midline in the opposite lane.
• Performance to emergency vehicles, buses and pedestrians.
• Do not drink alcohol and ride a bicycle. It is possible in Florida to be arrested for riding a bicycle under the influence.
• When passing pedestrians, it is helpful to ring a bell and/or say “to your left” to alert them and avoid collisions.
• Always use a high-quality lock to secure your bike (11-18mm U-locks are much better than cable locks).
Biking around Miami is a great way to enjoy Miami’s spectacular scenery and intriguing neighborhoods. Be sure to check out more ways to get around Miami through our Transportation page.
