Central Park Bike & E-Bike Rental
Overview
Fall in love with New York City's Central Park as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, just three blocks from Central Park, and spend time discovering all that this beautiful park has to offer. Choose a standard bike or e-bike (16+), with rentals from 1 hour to 72 hours. Bike rentals regularly sell out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!
Hours of Operation:
4/1 - 10/31 8am to 8pm
11/1 - 3/31 9am to 5pm
What's Included
- Bike bag
- Helmet
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Use of bicycle
- Bicycle lock
- Access to an Expedited Check-In Line with Fast Track through the Unlimited Biking App
- Illustrated map
- Guide
Meeting Location
56 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Central Park is a perfect place to discover on a bike. Take in breathtaking views and see all the attractions the park has to offer. Pass many famous landmarks in Central Park, including the Conservatory Water, the Wollman Rink, the Imagine Mosaic, the Conservatory Garden, the Central Park Reservoir, the Bow Bridge, the Central Park Carousel, Belvedere Castle and the Central Park Zoo.
With 47 miles (75 km) of bike-friendly paths, Central Park is the perfect place to spend a couple hours, or even a couple of days! Explore the entire park and discover the attractions at your own pace. The bike rental team members on location are available to offer recommendations of specific routes, must-see attractions and restaurants in the park.
Bike rentals regularly sell out during peak season -- with this New York City Central Park bike rental, rest assured knowing you’ve pre-booked and pre-paid, guaranteeing fast, hassle-free collection.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tag-a-longs and child trailers are available to rent onsite
- Government issued ID and credit card deposit required. Government issued ID will be held by supplier for the duration of the rental. ID will be returned upon conclusion of your rental
- Children aged 1-12 ride a kids' bike or attachment and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 cannot be booked.
- All Children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet
- E-bike riders must be 16 or older.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Central Park Bike & E-Bike Rental?
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Activity code: C-5557BIKE
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bike bag.
- Helmet.
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges.
- Use of bicycle.
- Bicycle lock.
- Access to an Expedited Check-In Line with Fast Track through the Unlimited Biking App.
- Illustrated map.
- Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Central Park Bike & E-Bike Rental is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Central Park Bike & E-Bike Rental will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bike bag
- Helmet
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Use of bicycle
- Bicycle lock
- Access to an Expedited Check-In Line with Fast Track through the Unlimited Biking App
- Illustrated map
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tag-a-longs and child trailers are available to rent onsite
- Government issued ID and credit card deposit required. Government issued ID will be held by supplier for the duration of the rental. ID will be returned upon conclusion of your rental
- Children aged 1-12 ride a kids' bike or attachment and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 cannot be booked.
- All Children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet
- E-bike riders must be 16 or older.
