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Welcome to Belfast Bikes

The Belfast Bikes scheme launched in April 2015. There are currently over 50 Belfast Bikes docking stations with the capacity to for 600 bikes to link up the city

The most recent docking stations to be installed were at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Olympia Leisure Centre and the Kennedy Centre.

Our current model is the ‘SMARTbike 2.0’ bikes, which were rolled out in December 2020, replacing the original model of bike.

How to rent, park and return a SMARTbike 2.0

To rent:

  • Download nextbike app and register for free
  • Scan QR code on the bike or tap chip card at rear
  • Lock opens automatically

To Park:

  • Select "PARK" on the app
  • Lock the bike by pressing down the lever at the frame lock
  • To continue the ride press 'Open lock'

To return:

  • Return the bike at the Belfast Bikes docking station
  • Press down the lever on the frame lock
  • Rental will be ended automatically
  • Check your app to make sure your rental has ended (otherwise you may continue to be charged)

We thank you our members and our customers for your cooperation at this time.

Get around with Belfast Bikes

Take advantage of more than 600 bikes that you can rent 365 days a year from one of our 50 stations dotted around the city. Be instantly flexible and move around the city quickly.

nextbike - original bike sharing

As a provider of the Belfast Bikes Nextbike are currently also operating in 26 countries worldwide and in over 200 cities such as Warsaw, Berlin, Budapest. 

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Once you're signed up, you can use any Nextbike affiliated bike sharing scheme in more than 200 cities worldwide.

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Rent bikes easily via smartphone app, station kiosk, website or hotline.

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Our well trained service teams check and maintain our fleets on a daily basis.

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Bikes available at Ulster University, York Street and Queens University.

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Subscribers and members of cooperating partners enjoy concessions.

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Our bikes are made in Germany and comply with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations.

What does the rental cost?

The basic rate is ideal for occasional rides. Billing will take place in 30 minute intervals.

All tariffs at a glance.

30min /£1

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