Rent a lightweight hybrid city bike or an electric bike and head off on a fun journey through the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Ride along safe and scenic bicycle paths on a self-guided tour. Use the maps provided to fully customize the route to your interests.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Reserve now & pay later: Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
Duration 4 - 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.

Highlights

Pedal your way through the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau like a local
Choose your own itinerary with a self-guided tour of the city
See the greenest parts of Ottawa on the safest bike-friendly routes
Stop for photos or spend some time at major tourist attractions
Discover the local neighborhoods and maybe do some shopping

Full description

Collect your bike from a central location near Parliament Hill any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. You’ll have the choice between a lightweight city bike or electric bike, as well as a helmet, lock, and fully customized map to start your adventure. With hundreds of kilometers of bicycle paths in this city, you can explore and visit all the major attractions while biking on safe paths. This is ideal for those who want to stop and visit various places, like museums and restaurants. You can keep the bike up to 4 hours or for the whole day. If planning to take a full-day ride, make sure you arrive early as all bikes have to be returned by 6:00 PM. A team of professionals will be happy to help you with an itinerary based on what you like to do, and how long you want to be out for. Pedal your way through the city like a local, using the provided map to reach the sites that most interest you.

Includes

Regular or electric bicycle (depending on option selected)
4-hour or full-day rental period (depending on option selected)
Helmet
Lock
Customized map

Guide

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Important information

What to bring

Credit card

Know before you go

All bikes must be returned by 6:00 PM
The minimum age to ride electric bikes is 16 years old in Ottawa
Child and youth bikes are available for children aged 7 and older
Children aged 6 and under have the option to travel using either a child trailer or a trail-a-bike with an adult on a regular bicycle
Child trailers or a trail-a-bikes are not permitted with electric bicycles

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
2.5/5
Value for money
5/5
Safety
5/5
Service
5/5

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Great value, helpful staff

We booked the day before, and collected our bikes, were issued two locks and three helmets and given some suggestions and a map. We followed the suggestions and had a great day exploring parts feet would not have reached. I would recommend this excursion if you wish to explore the city.

July 3, 2019

Excellent tour with electric bikes

Very good way to visit and get to know Ottawa, you get to places where it would be very difficult to walk

July 30, 2019

GreT friendly service, beautiful city, and perfect weather!

July 1, 2019

Ottawa: 4 or 8-Hour Bike Rental with Self-Guided Tour

Ottawa: 4 or 8-Hour Bike Rental with Self-Guided Tour

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Great value, helpful staff

Excellent tour with electric bikes

GreT friendly service, beautiful city, and perfect weather!