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Is bike sharing or e-scooter rental easy in Vienna?

City Guides Editor
Updated on 23/08/2025

1 min read

Yes — Vienna is very bike- and scooter-friendly, and both options are easy and widely available. Here’s how it works:

🚲 Bike Sharing in Vienna #

  • WienMobil Rad (formerly Citybike Wien)

    • Main bike-sharing system, run by Wiener Linien.

    • 200+ docking stations across the city.

    • Cost: First 30 minutes often free with registration, then about €0.60/30 min, capped at ~€15 per day.

    • Payment via app (WienMobil Rad) or credit card.

    • Stations are at all major U-Bahn stops, parks, and central areas.

  • Other options:

    • Private rentals (pedal + e-bikes) available from shops (e.g., Pedal Power) — good for a full-day Danube or vineyard ride.

👉 Great for: short hops around the city, sightseeing along the Ringstrasse bike path, or cycling the Danube Canal.

🛴 E-Scooter Rentals #

Several international providers operate in Vienna:

  • Lime, Bird, Tier, Bolt, Link → all available via apps.

  • Cost: ~€1 unlock fee + €0.15–0.25 per minute.

    • Example: a 10-minute ride ≈ €2.50–3.00.

  • Scooters are geofenced → no-go zones in pedestrian-only areas (like Stephansplatz, Kärntner Straße).

  • Helmets are recommended but not required.

  • Scooters must be parked responsibly (on sidewalks at designated zones, not blocking walkways).

👉 Great for: zipping around between sights, if you don’t want to wait for a tram.

🌍 Infrastructure & Ease #

  • Bike lanes: Vienna has 1,400+ km of cycle paths, including the scenic Ringstrasse loop and Danube Island.

  • Scooter use: Allowed on bike lanes and roads, not on sidewalks.

  • Apps: The WienMobil app combines public transport, bike sharing, car sharing, and scooters in one platform → super convenient for mixed transport.

✅ Summary #

  • Bike sharing → Cheap, reliable, great for sightseeing & locals.

  • E-scooters → Everywhere, app-based, flexible for short rides.

  • Both are easy to use for visitors, with English-language apps and pay-as-you-go pricing.

Updated on 23/08/2025
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Table of Contents
  • 🚲 Bike Sharing in Vienna
  • 🛴 E-Scooter Rentals
  • 🌍 Infrastructure & Ease
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