Mountain biking is one of New Zealand’s hottest adventure sports and infrastructure is expanding across both islands to keep up with demand. Hiring a bike gives you the freedom to explore New Zealand’s biking trails at your own pace and the shops below will help point you to the best local terrain. Depending on the location and type of bike, prices are approximately $40–$60 per day; rental ranges from hourly up to eight weeks or more.
 

Natural High (Christchurch and Auckland)

  • Based in Christchurch with agents in Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown
  • Large selection of bikes including Trek, Cannondale, and Specialized
  • Rentals from 3 days to 8 weeks
     

Vertigo Bikes (Queenstown, South Island)

  • Three rental shops in Queenstown including at the Queenstown Bike Park
  • Full selection of mountain bikes, road bikes, kids’ bikes, and more
  • Also rents safety gear and GoPro cameras
     

Trail Journeys (Alexandra, South Island)

  • Specializes in the Central Otago Rail Trail
  • Over 500 bikes including mountain bikes, comfort bikes, tandem bikes, kids’ bikes, and trailers
  • Updates their fleet each year
     

Racers Edge (Wanaka, South Island)

  • Large selection of Trek full suspension bikes, hardtails, kids’ mountain bikes, and road bikes
  • Hourly, half-day, and full-day rentals with a multi-day discount
  • Full selection of biking clothing and equipment
     

Wilderness Guides (Picton, New Zealand)

  • Specializes in the Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough
  • Offers Queen Charlotte bike rentals and helps coordinate the trip including accommodation bookings and water transport
     

Planet Bike (Rotorua, North Island)

  • Rental shop located just outside the Whakarewarewa Forest Park
  • Offers pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Rotorua
  • Economical prices
     

Mountain Bike Rotorua (Rotorua, North Island)

  • Large selection of quality bikes from GT, Merida, and Santa Cruz
  • Rentals from 2 hours to 3 days or more
  • Rotorua has over 100 km of mountain biking trails within a short distance of the city
     

Mountain Bike Station (Ruapehu, North Island)

  • Based out of the volcanic Ruapehu Region
  • Rents downhill bikes, cross-country bikes, tag-a-longs, and trailers
  • Offers pick-up/drop-off and transportation
     
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