Camino Bike Rental Companies

For the average Camino cyclist, renting a bicycle is likely the best option in terms of simplicity and cost effectiveness. A two to three-week rental generally costs around €250-400 including delivery and drop-off, panniers, tools and phone support. The bicycles offered for rent are generally high quality and well-suited to the Camino, and the delivery and drop-off services and your start and end point are very convenient.

With the high cost of transporting bicycles by plane and hassle of boxing and unboxing, you will likely spend a similar amount to bring a bicycle from abroad (provided you already own a suitable bike and gear).

Purchasing a bicycle in Spain is an option, however, for the cost of renting you cannot buy a very high quality bicycle and gear, and reselling is both a hassle and usually returns only a small percentage of your purchase price.

These companies offer bicycle rentals for the Camino de Santiago:

Cycling the Camino

Rúa de Gómez Ulla 6, Santiago de Compostela

Rent mountain bikes, price for 2 weeks approximately €225, panniers add an extra €50, also rent or sell helmets and other accessories, delivery to SJPP costs around €65, rentals include rear rack, bottle holder, bell, (front and rear) lights, reflectors, a lock,  and a tool kit. Delivery charges are 30€/bike in Spain,  Portugal (32€/bike) and France (60€/bike). Free dropoff in Santiago.

Bicigrino

627 928 213; Plaza de las platerias 1, Santiago de Compostela;  Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

Based in Santiago de Compostela, offering mountain bike rental for 2 weeks ~ €325 including delivery to SJPP and (free) drop-off in Santiago, also rent tandem and electric assist bikes, wifi hub rental (€55 for duration of journey), offer a service of bike rental just for the Meseta with bikes equipped with special boxes to carry your backpack if you want to fast-track the Meseta (€40 per day up to 5 days): http://www.bicigrino.info/tienda_virtual/en/bike-rental-way-of-st-james/932-rent-bike-burgos-to-leon-way-of-saint-james.html All rentals include: a pilgrim credencial and Bicigrino magazine, Bicigrino water bottle (yours to keep), a pair of waterproof rear panniers (Ortlieb Back Roller City), bicycle lock, handlebar bag, tool kit, chain lube and gel seat cover.

BikeIberia

+351-21 347 0 347; Lg. Corpo Santo 5 Baixa, Lisbon

Rentals from €20-45 per day/€105-215 per week, discounts on rentals of 2 or 3+ weeks, price includes additional equipment: toolkit, pump handlebar bag, rear rack, kickstand, helmet, water bottle cages and lock if desired.  Large variety of bikes both MTB and hybrid. Also rent panniers, tandem bikes and bike trailer (additional cost). Delivery fee to receive bike anywhere in Spain or Portugal (no delivery fee if you pick up in Lisbon).

Cycling-Rentals

Calçada de São Pedro Nº 15 Sintra, Portugal

2-week Camino packages for €312 includes delivery in Spain or Portugal and drop-off, flat or cage pedals, two waterproof rear panniers, waterproof handlebar bag, waterproof map cover, bicycle helmet, water bottle (yours to keep), rear rack, rear light, repair kit, lock

Camino Bike Tours

  • Camino Ways:  Irish company offering self-guided 7-14-day cycling tours from €750-1550
  • Discovery Bike Tours: US-based company that offers 11-day guided tours from Roncesvalles to Santiago starting at $3,695
  • Follow the Camino: Irish company that offers the complete Camino Francés and Camino Portugues in sections
  • Ultreya Tours: Spanish company that offers 8-15-day cycling trips from €990-2590