If you are on vacation in Gironde (or Girondin!), you have probably already met many tourists in bike that make you want to try the adventure yourself. You haven't been on a bike since your childhood and you want to get back on your feet? Are you looking for an idea for a walk with your friends? Do you plan to venture on a long route or simply take advantage of the summer to introduce your children to cycling? Are you considering buying a bike but prefer to test it out first?
To meet your needs and desires, we advise you to use the services of one of the many rental companies located throughout Gironde: they offer you the rental of Bicycle for a few hours, a day, a week or even a month. They can possibly provide you with equipment such as panniers, child seats, trailers, 3e wheel, etc Rates can vary between 10 to 20 € per day; count a little more for electric bikes.
A large number of our rental companies carry the label Accueil Vélo , which guarantees you a privileged welcome and the quality of the equipment provided. They are located less than 5 km from a departmental cycle path or a major cycle route such as the Velodyssey or Canal des Deux Mers by bike. You can recognize them by this logo:
Note that a number of them are near an SNCF station. Do not hesitate to ask them about the possibilities of walks and itineraries to explore from their establishment.
You can consult the list of rental companies on the Gironde Tourism website.
Some tourist offices, holders of the Accueil Vélo label in this respect, also offer bicycles for hire: Heart of the Arcachon Basin (Audenge-Biganos-Lanton), La Teste-de-Buch, Creonnais (Bike station), Sauternes Graves Landes Girondines, Salles et Mios.
And to discover the Gironde by bike, also take our guide “ Gironde, cycling destination »
Good bike rides in Gironde!