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Renting a Bike

Short- and long-term bicycle renting in Korea.

Need to rent a bicycle in Korea? You’re in the right place. What can I interest you in? What kind of ride are you heading on?

Just a short ride through a city park? No problem. Almost every park in Korea rents inexpensive leisure bikes.

Oh! You’re heading on an adventure? You want a sturdy set of wheels for the Cross-Country Route? Say no more. You’ve got options.

Long-Term Rental

Short-Term Rental

Long-Term Bike Rental

Ready for an adventure? These providers offer sturdy bikes and flexible rental options for longer journeys, whether you’re renting from a local shop or through an app.

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Bike Nara (Seoul)

Bike Nara (map) is located in the center of Seoul, near the Hangang Bike Path and close to the airport railroad and airport bus stop. The shop offers bike rentals for short and long-term periods, including daily and weekly (7-day) bike rentals. They also sell new bikes and offer bike-related accessories.

Rental Prices

  • Hybrid Bike: ￦25,000 per 1 day
  • Gravel Bike: ￦35,000 per 1 day
  • Carbon Bike: ￦50,000 ~ ￦100,000 per 1 day
  • E-bike: ￦50,000 ~ ￦70,000 per1 day

Included with Rentals:

  • Helmet
  • Rear rack
  • Lock
  • Toolkit
  • Spare tube
  • Pump
  • Safety lights
  • Water bottle cage
  • Luggage storage service

You can store luggage at their shop during your cycling trip.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Pannier bag rental
  • Bike return in Busan
  • Luggage delivery to Busan
  • Transport to cross-country starting point

Fill out their online reservation form to check availability and reserve your bike.

Contact Info & Hours

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Bike Rental Korea

Bike Rental Korea (바이크렌탈코리아; map) is located in Seoul’s Mapo District, just 200 meters (1 minute) from the scenic Hangang Bike Path. The shop is also conveniently close to an intercity bus terminal, making it easy for cyclists to access.

As a top-rated, government-certified shop, Bike Rental Korea is accredited by the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Ddareungi (따릉이) system. All mechanics are fully certified, and each bike is carefully inspected and maintained before and after rentals to ensure 99.9% bike safety.

Specializing in rentals and maintenance for long-distance cycling, Bike Rental Korea offers touring (road) and hybrid bikes ideal for exploring Korea’s Four Rivers. Prices start at $25 per day for long-term rentals, and discounts are available for extended rentals.

Every rental includes:

  • Helmet
  • Phone holder
  • Abus bike lock
  • Front and rear lights
  • Front pouch and tool pouch
  • 14 multi-tool
  • Garmin mount
  • Rear rack

Additional accessories for rent:

  • Panniers (two 20L packs) — $35/week
  • Repair kit (mini pump, hex wrenches, tubes, & more) — $25

Bike Rental Korea offers transport from Seoul to the Cross-Country Route start in Incheon:

  • $87 for two people and bikes
  • $143 for four bicycles

Near the finish line in Busan, a courier can ship bikes back to Seoul:

  • $121 for two bikes
  • $143 for four bikes

Contact Info

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Bike Trip (Jeju Island)

Bike Trip (바이크트립; map) is a premier bicycle rental company on Jeju Island, offering rentals, guided tours, and bicycle shipping services.

Bike Rentals

Choose from a variety of bikes to suit your needs:

All rentals include a helmet, lock, lights, top tube bag, puncture kit, and mini pump.

Optional Add-Ons

Enhance your cycling experience with additional gear:

Services

Bike Trip stores your luggage and offers bike delivery to your hotel for ₩20,000 (₩25,000 peak season). The shop is located 750 meters from Jeju International Airport, accessible by taxi or walking.

Cycling Tours

Explore Jeju with guided tours:

Bicycle Shipping

Ship your own bike to Jeju effortlessly:

  • Round-trip: ₩79,000
  • One-way: ₩49,000 Additional fees apply for MTB, hybrid, and heavy e-bikes. Helmets and bags ship free.

Contact Info

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Bikeropros

Bikeropros is located in Seoul’s Gangseo District, near the scenic Han River bike path. This prime location lets you start cycling immediately after picking up your bike.

Bike Rentals

Bikeropros offers a range of bikes to suit various preferences:

  • Aluminum Shimano Gear Bikes: $25–$36/day (road, hybrid, mountain bikes included).
  • Carbon Bikes: From $125/day, rigorously maintained for high performance.
  • Accessories: Panniers with luggage racks ($30 one-time fee).

Each rental includes helmets, tail lights, and repair kits for safety.

Additional Services

Bikeropros provides bike pickup and return services in cities like Seoul, Daegu, and Busan. Fees are calculated automatically online:

  • Local Fees:
    • Gimpo, Bangwha, Ara Gate: $70 (within 10 km, up to 3 bikes; $10/extra bike).
    • Mapo, Yeouido, Yongsan: $100 (within 15 km, up to 3 bikes; $10/extra bike).
    • Jongro, Gangnam, Banpo: $150 (within 25 km, up to 3 bikes; $10/extra bike).
  • Regional Fees:
    • Daegu: $110 (up to 2 bikes; $30/extra bike).
    • Busan: $130 (up to 2 bikes; $40/extra bike).

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Day Tours

Explore Seoul’s landscapes with Bikeropros’s English-guided bike tours:

  • 3 Hotspot City Tour: $95/person
    • Han River Bike Path, Seoul Tower, Hanok Village.
  • 5 Hotspot City Tour: $145/person
    • Includes lunch at a Michelin-rated restaurant. Adds Gyeongbok Palace and a food choice.
  • 7 Hotspot City Tour: $175/person
    • Includes 2-day rental and more stops, like Gwanghwamun Square and Namdaemun Market.
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Seoul Korea Bicycle Rental

Seoul Korea Bicycle Rental (서울 코리아 바이크 렌탈; map) operates out of Itaewon (이태원; map), just north of the Hangang Bike Path in Seoul. They offer long-term road, mountain, and hybrid bicycle rental. Prices range from $25 to $30 per day, depending on the model.

Included with Rentals:

  • Phone holder
  • Lock
  • Water bottle cage

Additional Items for Rent:

  • Helmet — $5
  • Pannier racks — $10
  • Bike repair tools — $20
  • Two large panniers (20L) — $30

Transportation & Delivery Services

Seoul Korea Bicycle Rental provides transportation options for riders and bicycles:

  • From Seoul to the Cross-Country Route start at Ara West Sea Lock Certification Center in Incheon (map): $80.
  • Pickup service in Busan: Lock your bike near the Nakdonggang Estuary Bank Certification Center (map) or your hotel, take a picture, and the shop will collect it: $100 return fee.

Not cycling to Incheon or Busan? You can return your bike from other locations in Korea. Delivery costs to the Seoul shop vary based on drop-off location.

Other Services

  • English-language cycling tours in Seoul. Contact via KakaoTalk or WhatsApp to book.
  • Assistance for breakdowns on bike paths.

Contact Info

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Wright Brothers

Wright Brothers (라이트브라더스; map) operates from the Yongsan District in the heart of Seoul. They provide an array of cycling services, from a comprehensive online marketplace to long and short-term bike rental. Wright Brothers is a hub for bike enthusiasts.

Rental Information

  • Daily rentals operate on a 24-hour basis, with hourly rentals coming soon.
  • Equipment provided with each rental includes:
    • Helmet (free)
    • Water bottle cage (free installation)
    • Headlight and taillight (free)
    • Tool kit (fee per item used)
  • Customers are responsible for the cost of lost items or used repair kit components.
  • Upcoming offerings include additional equipment like racks and panniers, along with long-distance touring bikes.

Additional Services

  • Wright Brothers doesn’t currently offer tour products but is developing partnerships with tour companies to expand rental services.
  • The website introduces domestic riding courses and provides GPX files for download.

Advantages

  • Exclusive rental of high-end premium frame bikes.
  • Wright Brothers owns and maintains their own bicycles, ensuring consistent quality in their rentals.
  • Their customer service response is quick.

Rewards Program

The Wright Brothers platform features a reward program rewarding cyclists who choose bikes over cars, allowing them to link their Strava for discounts based on kilometers ridden.

Contact Info

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Short-Term Bike Rental

Short-term bicycle rental options in South Korea.

It’s Sunday. You head down to the river or your local park for a leisurely ride. But where can you find a bike?

You’re in luck. Bike rental stalls hang out in almost every park in Korea. Even better, pop-up shops near major recreation attractions rent a smorgasbord of mobile devices, from bicycles and electrified scooters.

Check out this brief guide to short-term bicycle rental in South Korea.

Seoul Bike

Seoul Bike is a bicycle sharing system operated by the city of Seoul. It allows anyone to rent a bike from automated racks for short periods to sightsee or cruise across town.

Bicycles rent for ₩1,000 per hour. After the first two hours, Seoul Bike charges ₩1,000 for every additional thirty minutes.

When finished, return your bike to any of the hundreds of Seoul Bike racks around the city.

How To Rent

How do you rent a Seoul Bike? Simple.

  • Register with the Seoul Bike website. Receive a 4-digit code.
  • Buy a transportation card and deposit around ₩60,000.
  • Register the transportation card’s 16-digit serial number with your Seoul Bike account.
  • Choose a bike from any Seoul Bike rack. Swipe your transportation card or enter your 4-digit code.
  • Grab your wheels and go!

You must deposit a refundable ₩50,000 to ride a Seoul Bike.

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City & Country Park Rental

Local bicycle rental booths populate most city and country parks around the country. They rent a variety of bikes by the hour, from cruiser to hybrid to tandem bikes.

Below, find a list of park bike rental services in Seoul and Busan. While the list isn’t comprehensive, it reflects what to expect when renting bikes from the other hundreds of regional parks across Korea.

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Find bicycle rental stations in the Nakdong Estuary Parks along the Nakdong River in Busan.

Seoul

In Seoul, the Hangang Park system along the Han River encompasses eleven smaller parks. All offer bike rental stations with an assortment of bicycles.

Hours

  • March, April, September, and October — 9 AM to 6 PM
  • May to August — 9 AM to 7 PM
  • November to February — 9 AM to 5 PM

Rental Prices

  • Standard Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩3,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩500
  • High-End Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩6,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩1,000
  • Tandem Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩5,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩1,000

Busan

Like Seoul, Busan’s larger parks provide bicycle rental shops.

Want to ride a part of the Cross-Country Route? Head to Samrak (map), Hwamyeong (map), Maekdo (map), or Daejeo (map) Eco Parks along the Nakdong River. Rent a bike from a local stall.

Hours

  • March to October — 9 AM to 6 PM
  • November to February — 9 AM to 5 PM

Rental Prices

  • Standard Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩3,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩500
  • Kids Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩3,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩500
  • Tandem Bicycles — 1st hr: ₩6,000 / Additional 15 mins: ₩1,000

How To Rent

Renting a bike from a city or county park requires less tech than Seoul Bike.

  • Hand over a photo ID.
  • Fill out a form and pay a deposit.
  • Return the bike before closing time.
  • Pay any additional rental fees. 

You’ll receive a helmet and kneepads for free.