Must play in Europe! Comparison of 7 major European shared bicycle brands! Rental information and prices can be understood at one time, allowing you to travel around the city easily!

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When traveling in Europe, in addition to taking public transportation, you can also consider riding a shared bicycle.

If you are planning to travel to Europe, through this article, I will introduce seven European shared bicycle brands, so that you can quickly understand their rental information and prices. In addition to introducing the rental methods and prices of each brand, I will also Share your experience of renting TIER brand shared bicycles in Munich, Germany.


What is a shared bicycle?Bike sharing is a short-distance rental bicycle rental service. A company provides multiple bicycle stations for people to borrow and return.

Users can complete the rental process through the mobile APP or website, use the bicycle within the required time, and then return it to any designated station. Sharing bicycles is not only convenient and environmentally friendly, but also can improve the efficiency of urban traffic. It is one of the important ways of modern urban traffic.




The quickest way to rent a bike




In Europe, shared bicycles provide QR codes for users to scan, and then rent bicycles through the official APP, which is not only convenient to use, but also saves rental time.




When scanning the QR code , you may encounter a dark environment or rainy day. After my actual measurement, the built-in camera scan is prone to failure. I use this Tahoe QR  code  App, which not only supports the flashlight function, allowing you to easily decode in dark environments, but also quickly decode even in rainy days, improving the success rate of scanning, and allowing me to easily rent bicycles .



▲I scanned with this APP.





7 common shared bicycle brands


Through my exploration in Europe, I have sorted out seven shared bicycle brands, and each brand offers slightly different models. For the convenience of readers, I have organized this information into a table.



These bike-sharing brands have different bases across Europe, and the latest information on some brands may not be updated due to the time when I collected the information. If readers have any questions about rental information, it is recommended to go to the official website of each brand for further confirmation!



  • Countries where rental service is available : Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy.
  • Rental process : scan the bicycle QRcode → download the TIER APP → enter the email and name → bind the credit card → scan the QRcode again from the TIER APP → unlock.

  • Countries where the rental service is available : Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ireland
  • Rental process : scan the bicycle QRcode → download the Lime APP → bind the mailbox and authentication → scan the QRcode again from the Lime APP → bind the credit card → unlock .
  • Official Website : Lime




  • Countries where the rental service is available : Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
  • Rental process : scan the bicycle QRcode → download the BIRD APP → bind the mailbox → bind the credit card → scan the QRcode again from the BIRD APP → unlock .
  • Official website : BIRD




  • Countries that provide rental services : Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, U.K.
  • Rental process : scan the bike QRcode→download Nextbike APP→enter email, name, birthday and password→account verification→bind credit card→scan QRcode again from TIER APP→unlock.




  • Countries where the rental service is available : Budapest, Hungary only
  • Rental process : scan the bicycle QRcode → download the MOL Bubi APP → enter the mobile phone number → bind the credit card → scan the QR again from the MOL Bubi APP → unlock.

  • Countries where the rental service is available : Prague, Czech Republic only
  • Rental process : scan the bicycle QRcode → download the Rekola APP → enter the mobile phone number (Czech only) → bind the credit card → scan the QRcode again from the Rekola APP → unlock.




  • Countries where the rental service is available : Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece
  • Rental process : Scan the bicycle QRcode → download voi. APP → enter email address and personal information → bind credit card → scan QRcode again from voi APP → unlock.



Rental Fee Comparison


I have compiled a table of rental fee comparisons. Since the time of data collection and the cost standards of different countries and regions may be different, this table can only be used as a reference. If readers have any questions about rental fees, it is recommended to go to the official websites of each brand for further confirmation.



If you are a foreigner and need to use a local door number when renting a bicycle, you can choose to use an ESIM card (but first confirm whether the plan includes a door number), or buy a SIM card locally.


What is an ESIM card?An ESIM card is a SIM card built into a mobile device. It does not need to be physically inserted into the mobile device, but is connected through a wireless network. Using an ESIM card can save the problem of card replacement and damage to the card slot, and you can also use the same ESIM card in multiple countries, which is convenient for travelers.

💡Some ESIM cards will include a set of local phone numbers. It is very important to confirm whether the plan includes the phone number!
If you don't have an ESIM card, you can also go to the local mobile phone network operator, telecom store, and supermarket to buy a SIM card.
Common brands are: Vodafone (one of the largest communication companies in Europe), Orange, Three , O2.




Actual rental experience


I rented a shared bicycle of the TIER brand in Munich, Germany. They only provide electric vehicles, and the body uses a bright Tiffany green color scheme, which is very eye-catching. Moreover, it is very considerate that they provide a mobile phone wireless charging function on the bicycle, so that I can charge it very conveniently.




After I scanned the QR code on the bike, it will jump to the Google Play download page after decoding. If you want to rent a bike, downloading the official app is necessary.




I have downloaded the official app. When renting a bicycle for the first time, you need to bind your email, then enter your name and bind your credit card.







After completing the credit card binding, use the TIER official app to scan the QR Code on the bicycle body to unlock the bicycle. When you see the time at the top of the screen starts counting, it means the rental is successful.





Pull out the car lock and align the lock hole to the red frame position to complete the unlocking.



Take a bike-sharing bike ride around Marienplatz in Munich and admire the magnificent Gothic-style buildings.


New Town Hall Neues Rathaus 




Altes Rathaus Munich Old Town Hall




Church of Our Lady - Frauenkirche






After riding the bike, park the bike at the designated parking spot, open the TIER official app, and click the "End ride" button to end the rental.






I rode for a total of 62 minutes, and the cost was € 16.70. The information is provided for readers' reference! 





Summarize


This article introduces the process and precautions for renting shared bicycles in Europe. The article first lists the names of 7 shared bicycle brands, their rental plans and prices . Whether you're looking for a short commute or a long trip, there's something for you.

From my perspective as a tourist, the experience of renting a bicycle is very smooth, the rental process is simple and clear, the operation is convenient, and the quality of the electric bicycle is quite good. By sharing bicycles, we can experience urban culture more easily, and at the same time contribute to environmental protection!






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