The 5 Best Scooter Rentals in New Zealand

1.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52Our pick

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched On Bikes on Wellington’s waterfront, get a safety briefing, helmet, lock, map, and local route advice, then set your own course. Ride for up to four hours, a full day, or two days toward the bays, Mt Victoria, Weta Workshop, Pencarrow Lighthouse, or the Rimutaka Rail Trail.

“Fantastic day biking in Wellington. We went 25-30 miles, following the ocean the whole way. It was really spectacular. Ocean views, waves, coffee spots along the way.”

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2.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $93

Pick up an e-bike, helmet, trunk bag, repair kit, lock, and pump at Cromwell’s Junction Lookout. Ride the Grade 1 to 3 Lake Dunstan Cycleway to Clyde at your own pace, stopping at wineries and cafés before a luxury shuttle returns you to your car.

“Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.”

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3.Cromwell: Lake Dunstan Trail Bike Rental and Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $107

Meet nzbiketrails at Cromwell’s Junction Lookout for a briefing, a choice of bike, e-bike, or gravel bike, and a self-guided ride to Clyde. You’ll cross the Hugo suspension bridge, pedal 450m of cliff-side trail, pause at Carrick Winery, then return by luxury shuttle.

“there is nothing we can suggest to change the tour or improve it. Melissa was amazing, helpful, instructive supportive and generally a great person to had tips on places to see and eat as well.”

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4.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $111

Ride 42km from Cromwell to Clyde on a comfortable e-bike, with a smooth trail, rockface clip-ons, Hugo Suspension Bridge, and lake views. David provides the briefing, then you ride at your own pace before returning to Cromwell by executive shuttle. Suitable for confident riders aged 15 and over.

“We had a great day experiencing the Lake Dunstan Trial, followed by the boat trip back to Cromwell. The tour was very well organised, the equipment was in great condition and the operators were local, professional and knowledgeable.”

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5.Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Collect a step-through electric bike from Dunedin’s self-service kiosk and spend the day exploring the city, harbor, and Otago Peninsula. Your hire includes a helmet, map, lock, storage locker, and filtered water. Pick up from 7:30am and return by 7:30pm.

“The check in process was a little sketchy since there are no people involved. But the biking itself was fantastic. Take the High Ridge. Definitely the High Ridge.”

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