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DURATION
Up To 1 Week
COMFORTABLE
Comfortable To Ride 10+ Miles
SKILL LEVEL
For Everyone
OVERVIEW
BUFFALO BIKE RENTALS
Need a bike while you're in town? We have a good selection of bikes for your trip, from small to large.
While Buffalo is a small and relatively flat city, our bikes are well-maintained and perfect for cruising around or even going all the way to Niagara Falls or the length of the Erie Canal!
RENTING E-BIKES IN BUFFALO
Don’t consider yourself a strong biker? No worries! We got you covered :)
Buffalo Bike Tours now has e-bikes for rent! Take out one of our fleet of Rad Power Bikes and enjoy the city from an electric bike. Whatever your skill level or ability, e-bikes help flatten the curve for getting around town.
WHY CHOOSE BUFFALO BIKE TOURS?
Buffalo is a great biking city. Tour Buffalo on a lightweight and unique bike that's fit to you. For an in-depth breakdown, check out our blog post, An Insiders Guide to Renting Bikes in Buffalo.
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY BIKE RENTAL?
Each of our Buffalo bike rentals and e-bikes includes the following:
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Rental of bike or e-bike -
Bike helmet -
Bike There!, a booklet of 5 bike tours -
Phone holder -
Bike lock -
Rack from pannier bags
Our bike rentals provide two fun ways to explore Buffalo by bike. Take out one of our bikes and cruise around town, or upgrade your experience to our e-bikes for the long haul.
Touring Bike Rentals
PRIORITY BICYCLES PRIORITY EIGHT
From $29
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Awesome performing bike for crushing the Erie Canal Trail -
Internal Hub for low maintenance -
High-performance tires -
Disc brakes -
GPS self-guided tour options -
Includes: helmet, lock, local tips & advice -
Rack from pannier bags
E-BIKE RENTALS
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 2
From $49
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E-bike with fully-charged battery (range: 45-60 miles) -
Fat tires for any weather and terrain -
Disc brakes -
GPS Self-Guided tour options -
Includes: helmet, lock, local tips & advice
IN TOWN BIKE RENTALS
Sun Solstice 7
From $29
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Step-through bike -
High-performance tires -
GPS self-guided tour options -
Includes: helmet, lock, local tips & advice -
Rack from pannier bags
KIDS BIKE RENTALS
Sun SCOUT
From $20
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High-performance tires -
GPS self-guided tour options -
Includes: helmet, lock, local tips & advice
Why choose our bike and e-bike rentals?
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GPS enabled self-guided tour options – no need to worry about directions! -
Buffalo’s best bike rentals – ride the newest regular and electric bikes in town -
Cycle the Erie Canal – rentals are available for mult-day bookings -
Local tips and advice – gets ideas for things to do from knowledgable locals
What's Included
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Comfortable helmet -
Top-quality lock -
Rack for panniers -
Phone holder -
GPS self-guided tours via smartphone app
Pickup & Return
Pickup Time: 11am – 6pm Wednesday – Sunday, other times available by appointment
Return Time: Anytime (instructions given upon rental)
Age Requirements
No age limit for bike rentals
16+ for all electric bike rentals
Child seats / trailers available for regular bikes only
Your connection to the Erie Canal Bike Path and Empire State Trail
Our location is at Canalside, the historic terminus of the Erie Canal. Easily connect to Buffalo’s best bike routes and explore Buffalo must-see neighborhoods, parks, and landmarks.
We are located at Mile Marker Zero of the Erie Canal Bike Trail and the Empire State Trail. With our convenient location at the beginning of the Erie Canal, Buffalo Bike Tours is here for all your multi-day bike rental needs.Â
Wether you’re looking for the best bikes to cruise around Buffalo, headed to Niagara Falls, or are in it for the long haul to Albany and beyond, Buffalo Bike Tours & Rentals is here for you.
Must-see Buffalo sights nearby
City Hall
0.9 mile – 4 mins
Anchor Bar
2.3 miles – 14 mins
Buffalo Central Terminal
3.5 miles – 19 mins
Buffalo Botanical Garden
5.5 miles – 30 mins
AKG Art Museum
4.2 miles – 24 mins
Delaware Park / Hoyt Lake
4.6 miles – 25 mins
Darwin Martin House
6.4 miles– 38 mins
Tonawanda
13.3 miles – 67 mins
Niagara Falls
21.2 miles – 125 mins
GPS Self-Guided Tours
Our GPS self-guided tours (included with every e-bike rental) mean worry-free exploring with turn-by-turn directions. These self-guided tours give you an authentic local biking experience along the safest and most scenic bike routes Buffalo has to offer. Full of hidden gems, favorite food stops, and must-see landmarks to help you make the most of your time, with the flexibility to go at your own pace.
How to works
- Download our smartphone app via QR code at our shop (Apple and Android Compatible). We have free wifi! Or click here and take care of it before you arrive.
- Get a quick tutorial on how the app works. Hint: it’s super easy to use!
- Choose one (or two!) of the great routes to ride
- Enjoy an awesome local bike adventure without ever worrying about directions
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
The Waterfront Loop
10.5 miles
1 hour
Skill level – easy
Some of Buffalo’s best biking lies just outside its downtown core. On the Waterfront Loop, you’ll ride the Niagara Greenway Shoreline Trail to explore the city’s industrial heritage with some of the best views of the waterfront. Cycle by Buffalo’s towering grain silos, see the city’s industrial past, and take bike trails through nature preserves.
The Public Art Loop
10.3 miles
1 hour
Skill level – easy
Buffalo is fast becoming a center for public art, thanks in large part to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and their Public Art Initiative. Started in 2013, the program is an innovative partnership between the museum, City of Buffalo, and Erie County to enhance our urban landscapes, create stronger neighborhoods, and establish Buffalo as a critical cultural center.
The Olmsted Loop
19.5 miles
2 hours
Skill level – moderate
City planner Frederick Olmsted is best known for designing New York City’s Central Park. But his real masterpiece is in Buffalo, where he laid out a series of 7 parks and created America’s first greenway, perfect for an afternoon bike ride. On the Olmsted Loop, you’ll cruise through breathtaking greenery while taking in turn-of-the-century architecture.
The Architecture Loop
7.5 miles
45 minutes
Skill level – easy
Buffalo was founded on a rich tradition of architectural experimentation. From local superstars like Louise Bethune (the first woman architect) – and E. B. Green (designer of more than 200 Buffalo buildings) to American architecture masters like Louis Sullivan, Buffalo is one of the most architecturally significant cities in America.
The East Side Loop
10.6 miles
1 hour
Skill level – easy
This route will take you on an incredible journey into the depths of Buffalo’s rich Polish history and Black history. While some stretches of this route have seen intense disinvestment, you’d be remiss not to learn about the real issues that have shaped Buffalo and see how the area’s new immigrants and refugees are making strides towards revitalization.
Buffalo to Niagra Falls
51 miles
5 hours
Skill level – advanced
Embark on a picturesque bike ride from Buffalo to Niagara Falls and back, tracing the scenic beauty of the Niagara River. Pedal to stunning waterfront views as you cycle along this iconic route. Pro tip: it’s best to avoid the Grand Island Bridge!
E-Bike Rental Features and Details
Rad Power Bike RadRunner 2
The RadRunner 2 is Rad Power Bikes’ most popular rental bike. This head turner delivers on more than just style: it can help you carry cargo, passengers, and even your morning joe. Factor in over 330 possible accessory combinations, and you can customize this moped-style ebike to your heart’s content.
For more, see the Rad Power Bikes website.
All of our rental bikes come fully equipped each bike with a rack for pannier bags, smart-phone mount, waterbottle holder, and locks. These are the most well-equipped rental bikes in Buffalo, so you’re ready for adventure.
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