Best Bike Rental in Oakland
Looking for the best place to rent a bike in Oakland? Look no further! Bay Area Bicycle Rental customers have named us the “best bike rentals in Oakland” thanks to our competitive bike rental prices, no-cost delivery and pick-up in Oakland, top-notch customer service, and high-quality bicycles.
“ THE best bike rentals in Oakland. It’s so dreamy to have people you can contact and rely on to get a bike for any occasion. Big thanks to Bay Area Bike Rental for great memories.”
We offer rentals across the San Francisco Bay Area, but we’re an Oakland-based small business that believes the East Bay offers the best cycling in the area (don’t tell anyone in Marin we said that), so we specifically cater to Oakland and other East Bay renters with free, very flexible delivery.
Here’s what you need to know about renting a bicycle from us in Oakland:
Road Bike Rentals in Oakland
We provide performance-oriented, competitively priced road bicycle rentals delivered to you (for free!) in Oakland, CA. The bicycles have titanium frames with endurance geometry, so they’re fast and responsive while remaining comfortable for all-day rides in the East Bay hills and beyond. The frames are custom-made in Taiwan and are outfitted with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting, carbon forks, and aero-spoke Mavic wheels.
“I rented a bike from Bay Area Bicycle Rentals because I saw on their site that they had high-end rentals. I loved the ride and it sold me on getting a nicer model with electronic shifters. Great price for a great ride! Would highly recommend!!”
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Everything You Need for Your Ride
Our rentals include more than just bikes. Included in the rental fee are the bicycle, a helmet, pedals of your choosing (we offer Shimano SPD, SPD-SL, Speedplay, or flat pedals), a hand pump, and flat repair supplies. If you prefer to bring your own pedals, we’ll put them on for you when we deliver the bike and take them off when we pick it up.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and we’re happy to accommodate additional needs when we can. Reach out to us if you have questions or requests for your rental!
We also offer a variety of add-ons for those who prefer not to travel with their own supplies. You have the option to add bike lights, water bottles, or a floor pump to any bicycle rental.
Want to add something to your rental but don’t see it listed? Let us know what you’re looking for. We’re always trying to level-up our offerings, and if we can source gear that will improve your riding experience, we’re happy to do so!
Daily Bike Rentals in Oakland
Only visiting Oakland for one day? Let us take the logistics of getting a bike off your plate! We’ll deliver your rental to you and pick it up when you’re done. That way, you can maximize your time exploring Oakland without having to spend time going to and from a shop to get your bike rental.
Want to try out our gear on a day ride? We get plenty of renters who are curious to try out road cycling before they commit to buying a bike, or who want to test titanium or electronic shifting before they upgrade. If this describes you,
“I needed a high quality bike for a race and they delivered it to me! Would definitely recommend.”
Need a bike for a cycling event, club ride, race, or San Francisco Randonneurs brevet? We’ve got you covered. We’ll work with your schedule to deliver the bike in tip-top shape so that you can focus on getting yourself ready and rested for your ride.
Discounted Rental Extensions
If you end up loving your Bay Area Bicycle Rental experience and you decide to extend your bike rental—we’re used to accommodating these requests! You’re very welcome to book a 1-day rental to try out the bike before you make a longer-term commitment.
If you do decide you want to add on extra days or weeks to your rental period, simply let us know, and we will be happy to send a link that allows you to extend your rental at our discounted long-term rates.
Weekend Bike Rentals in Oakland
Many Bay Area Bicycle Rental customers choose to rent for between two to four days so they can enjoy multiple rides over the weekend. For all rentals of a week or less, we offer the fourth day free, so the best deal is a four-day rental. See full pricing details here →
Thanks to their endurance geometry and rack mounts, our bicycles are also ideal for a weekend getaway, whether you want to carry all your camping gear or stay at hotels each night.
Long-Term Bike Rentals in Oakland
Our pricing structure is set up to support long-term bike renters with the best prices in the area. We’re happy to accommodate rentals of any time period and we strive to accommodate questions or needs that may arise during a longer rental period.
“Have always wanted to test out a titanium frame so figured this place would be a good fit and their prices were the best for longer-term rentals. Awesome bike, awesome experience working with the team who even delivered the bike and was super flexible around my timing.”
When you reserve a bike rental for a week or longer, we will bring the charger for your electronic shifting battery and will show you how to remove and charge it yourself. The battery has an impressive life and should last at least a month on each charge, but you can rest assured that you’ll have everything you need to ride (and shift) for however long you have the bike.
Cycling in Oakland
The League of American Bicyclists recognized Oakland as a Gold Level "Bicycle Friendly Community"—making us one of only 36 cities nationwide to receive this distinction, which evaluates local communities’ efforts to promote bicycling. There are abundant bike lanes across the city as well as scenic routes through the Oakland Hills with great views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Need help planning your bike ride in Oakland? Reach out to our local cycling expert, who can recommend the best routes based on the distance, difficulty, and ride type you’re looking for.
