For those renting a bicycle in New Zealand, the world is your oyster. Both the South and North Islands are lined with first-rate cycling routes; ample camping and friendly locals make the process easy and fun. For short and medium length trips, hiring a cycle is ideal and the companies below will facilitate the process. For longer trips it may make sense to purchase a bicycle and sell it on the way out of town (some stores have “buy back” options).
Independent Cycle Tours (Christchurch, South Island)
- Wide variety of bikes for hire including road bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrids
- Rentals from 3 days to 3 weeks (or longer) with nationwide drop-off
- Also offers self-guided and fully-guided cycling tours
Cycle New Zealand (Christchurch and Auckland)
- Rentals include road bikes, touring bikes, hybrids, tandems, and more
- Pick-up and drop-off sites throughout New Zealand for one-way hires
- Self-guided tours including cycling equipment, maps, routes, and accommodation
Mountain Bike Rentals (Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, and Wellington)
- Based in Christchurch with agents in Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown
- Large selection of rentals including touring bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, and trailers
- Hire from 3 days to 8 weeks
Outside Sports (Queenstown, South Island)
- Based in Queenstown with branches in Wanaka and Te Anau
- Road bikes, mountain bikes, and kids’ bikes
- Half-day and full-day rentals
Trail Journeys (Alexandra, South Island)
- Specializes in the Central Otago Rail Trail
- Over 500 bikes including comfort bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, kids’ bikes, and trailers
- Updates their fleet each year
Racers Edge (Wanaka, South Island)
- Large selection of road bikes, full suspension bikes, hardtails, and kids’ bikes
- Hourly, half-day, and full-day rentals with a multi-day discount
- Full selection of biking clothing and equipment
Wine tours by Bike (Blenheim, South Island)
- Located in the heart of the Marlborough wine region
- Self-guided wine tours including bike hire, wine carriers, and route planning
- Free pick-up and drop-off from accommodations within 12 km