If you have limited time to explore the "Southern Palmyra" but a strong desire to see it all, consider renting a bike in Odesa. It's a quick and enjoyable way to navigate the city or take a leisurely ride through the parks.
Bicycle Rental Center
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You can rent a bike in Odesa at the center located on Pushkinskaya Street, offering a wide selection of bicycles for adults, children, and the entire family.
The key requirement for renting a two-wheeled vehicle is providing a deposit, which can be in the form of either money or documents (such as a passport or driver's license), along with a specified amount (ranging from 250 to 1000 UAH) in case of bike part breakage.
Rental Prices for Bikes in Odesa:
- Weekdays: 1 hour - 75 UAH, full day - 250 UAH
- Weekends: 1 hour - 100 UAH, full day - 350 UAH
Children can benefit from reduced rental rates. When renting a bike, you'll also receive a complimentary helmet, lock, first aid kit, and repair kit.
Address: 28 Pushkinskaya St.
Contact Numbers: +38 (050) 388-48-22, +38 (048) 771-02-59
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00-20:00
Bicycle Rental in Arcadia (on the Health Highway)
Located at the beginning of the Health Route, near the children's playground of the "Portofino" restaurant, you'll find a two-wheeled transport rental shop. They also offer bicycles with stroller-trailers for rent.
Rental Bicycle Prices: Starting from 50 UAH per hour.
Address: Arcadia, opposite the "Portofino" restaurant
Contact Numbers: +38 (068) 253-17-06, +38 (093) 924-98-89
Opening Hours: Daily, 08:00-22:00
Tandem Rental
You can find a bicycle rental point called "Tandem" at the observatory in Shevchenko Park. They also offer rentals for skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades.
Rental Bicycle Prices: 1 hour - 50 UAH, a day - 150 UAH.
Address: 28, Azarov Per.
Contact Numbers: +38 (048) 735-09-08, +38 (048) 795-83-89
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday
Bicycle Rental in Kotovskogo Settlement
The rental center operates by prior appointment and offers bicycles of the Stern brand.
Rental Prices: 1 hour - 30 UAH, full day - 180 UAH.
Address: General Bocharova Str.
Contact Phone Numbers: +38 (063) 280-95-39
Additionally, you can find offers from individuals to rent their personal bicycles in Odesa through bulletin boards or on social networks. This option can be cost-effective and useful for areas where there are no rental outlets, such as Tairovo.
Odesa Bike Routes
Cyclists often voice complaints about the challenges of riding in Odesa. However, like many cities, Odesa is working on improving its bicycle infrastructure. Notably, the city's first bicycle lane was established on Olgievskaya Street.
Along the beach of Langeron in Odesa there is an asphalted path for cyclists (6 km.) - Health Route. There is also a spacious bicycle path in Shevchenko Park. These bicycle routes serve the locals and guests of the southern city as a wonderful place for both pleasant walks and sports activities.
Tourist cyclists often take the following route: along Deribasovskaya Street, Primorsky Boulevard and the Arcadia neighborhood. This way you can familiarize yourself with Odesa most iconic places.
