Renting a bike works for short trips. But if you cycle regularly, a bike subscription is usually cheaper and more reliable. With Swapfiets you get your own bike, unlimited repairs, and a fixed monthly price. Here’s how it compares to renting.
Spoiler alert 👀 From 2 days per month, Swapfiets becomes the cheaper option.
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What is Swapfiets?
Swapfiets is the world’s first ‘bicycle as a service’ company. Founded 2014 in the Netherlands, the scale-up quickly developed being one of the leading micro mobility providers in Europe with 270.000 members in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Austria and UK.
The concept of Swapfiets is quite simple: For a monthly subscription fee, Swapfiets members receive a fully functional bicycle or e-mobility solution for their own use. If needed, a repair service is available within 48 hours to repair or directly swap the two-wheeler at no additional cost.
What does it cost to rent a bike per day?
On average, renting a bike costs between €20 and €25 per day. Prices vary by city and provider. For e-bikes, prices are higher and typically range from €40 to €50 per day.
When is Swapfiets cheaper?
Swapfiets is usually cheaper if you ride regularly.
For a standard bike: from around 3–4 days per month
For an e-bike: from around 2 days per month
What are the costs or renting an electric bike?
Renting an electric bike typically costs between €20 and €25 per day, depending on the city.
In larger cities like Vienna prices are often on the higher end.
What happens when I'm done with my membership?
To cancel your membership simply follow the instructions and steps in the Swapfiets app. All of our memberships include a one-month notice period. If you’re on a loyal membership, you can cancel after 6 months. Once you bring back the bike we'll give it a quick tune-up and send it on its way to serve another member.








