Where to Hire Bicycles and E-Bikes in the Cook Islands
With a coastal road of around 32km (20 miles) on Rarotonga, 18km (11 miles) on Aitutaki and the outer islands not too far behind, cycling in the Cook Islands is certainly a fun, adventurous and eco-friendly way to explore. But where can you hire bicycles and e-bikes in the Cook Islands? We go over the best bike rentals in Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu and Mauke in this guide to cycling in the Cook Islands.
For a full guide on everything to do with cycling in the Cook Islands, check out The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands.
What is the Price of Hiring a Bike in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands?
On Rarotonga, bicycle hire costs approximately NZ$15-$25 per day while e-bikes cost NZ$35-$45 per day. Some accommodations offer bikes/e-bikes for free to guests.
Bicycle hire costs approximately NZ$15-$20 per day on Aitutaki. Some accommodations offer bikes for free to guests.
On the islands of Atiu and Mauke, bicycles cost approximately NZ$10 per day.
Note that reduced daily rates are typically available when hiring a bike for multiple days.
© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comBicycle Hire on Rarotonga
Rarotonga has plenty of bicycle rentals across the island from a mix of adventure sports and vehicle rental companies, as well as from some of the island’s resorts and accommodations. Check out cycle times around Rarotonga in The Cycling Times & Distances in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands.
Bike Rentals on Rarotonga
- Ride Rarotonga – Offering the widest range of rental bikes and e-bikes on Rarotonga, choose from comfort, mountain, road and e-bikes. Delivery/pick-up is available, as well as bike accessories. Ride Rarotonga is located on the Main Road in Nikao, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm.
- Polynesian Rental cars & Bikes – Mountain bikes with jumbo tyres are available. They have locations in St Joseph Road Avarua, Maire Nui Drive Avarua*, Club Raro Resort*, Main Road Muri*, Main Road Titikaveka*, Main Road Aroa, Edgewater Resort & Spa, and at Rarotonga International Airport*. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. *Available depending on visitor numbers.
- Adventure Cook Islands – A variety of mountain and comfort bikes are available in different sizes, as well as kids bikes and toddler/child seats. Find them at Aroa Beach opposite The Rarotongan Resort. They are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
- Tik-ebikes & Tours – E-bikes are available to rent with two electric modes. Rentals include helmets, chargers, insurance and bike locks. Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm. Located opposite the Crown Beach Resort & Spa, Arorangi.
- Pacific Cars – Hires out electric bikes with battery capacity for 30-50km and includes helmets and bike locks. They are located on the main road in Muri with varied opening hours.
Rarotonga Accommodation with Bicycle Rentals
- Muri Beachcomber – Free bicycles
- Ikurangi Retreat – Free bicycles and helmets
- Tropical Sands – Free bicycles
- Motu Beachfront Art Villas – Free e-bikes
- Magic Reef Beachfront Bungalows – Paid e-bike rental
- Kia Orana Villas and Spa – Paid bicycle rental.
Find out more about the above accommodations in the 10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire.
© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comBicycle Hire on Aitutaki
Although Aitutaki is smaller than Rarotonga and therefore easier to cycle around, the island offers fewer bicycle rental opportunities. A couple of accommodations have free pushbikes for guests, while only one vehicle rental company offers pushbikes. Note that helmets are not available for bike rentals on Aitutaki.
Bike Rentals on Aitutaki
- Rino’s Rentals – Pushbikes are available to rent. Located on the main road between Amuri and Arutanga, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm.
Aitutaki Accommodation with Bicycle Rentals
- Matriki Beach Huts – Free bicycles
- Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort – Free bicycles
- Tamanu Beach Resort – Free bicycles
Find out more about the above accommodations in the 10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire.
© CookIslandsPocketGuide.comBicycle Hire on the Outer Islands
Exploring the smaller outer islands of the Southern Group is pretty exceptional by bike. Ride the quiet flattened coral roads hopping from one secluded beach to the next. What’s more, bicycle hire on the outer islands is some of the cheapest in the Cook Islands at around NZ$10 a day. There are two islands that have accommodation with bicycle hire available: Atiu and Mauke.
Bike Hire on Atiu
- Atiu Villas – Bicycle available to hire for guests
Bike Hire on Mauke
- Ri’s Retreat – Bicycle available to hire for guests
Find out more about the above accommodations in the 10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire.
More About Bike and E-Bike Rental in the Cook Islands
That’s it for our guide on where to rent bikes in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and the Cook Islands. But that’s not the end of our advice! Learn more about having two-wheeled adventures in the Cook Islands in the guides below:
- The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
- 5 Best Bike Trails in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
- 6 Best Bike Tours in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
Finally, plan your entire cycling expedition to the Cook Islands using The Best Cook Islands Travel Guide. Plus, find more activities in the 101 Best Things to Do in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate List.
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