Bike hire in Paris

Bike hire in Paris with Vélib

Since spring 2007 it’s very simple to rent a bike in Paris with Velib. (Vélib for vélo "bike", and lib for "liberty").
Anyone can pick up a bike at any metro station or anywhere there's a "borne" (stand) of bikes, ride around for half an hour, and then leave it at any Velib' stand. The first half hour is free, and not only that, the bikes themselves are extremely cool, a sort of futuristic bike that makes you feel like there is nothing more high-tech and advanced than a bicycle. (bikes has been designed by French designer Patrick Jouin)

 

 

• How tu use Velib ?
  Vélib’ is a Self Service “bike hire” system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  Multi pick up and drop off location allows you to pick up your bike from one service point and drop off to another. Pick up a bike from any station with your credit card (attention: your card must have a microchip, or it won’t work); then deposit it at the station closest to your final destination (there’s only about 300 metres between each station).
  
• Short-term subscription
  Short-terms users can also subscribe to Vélib’. A 1-day or a 7-day Vélib’ ticket is available for purchase on the web or at any of our Vélib’ Service Points.
  Day Vélib’ ticket (€1) and 7-day Vélib’ ticket (€5)
  A 1 Day or 7 Day Vélib’ Ticket gives you unlimited number of journeys for the duration of the subscription period.
  

1. The Official Vélib website very soon in English
2. Service points
   The Vélib’ Service Points are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It is located 300 meters apart, consisting of terminals and stands for fastening the bikes....
   
3. Find a Velib service point in Paris on Google maps

You can use Velib from 14 years old.. Bikes are too heavy for the youngsters.