How to Book a Bike with Cork Bike Hire: A Quick Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a complete novice, there’s one thing you need before you can start exploring Cork in style – a bike. Here at Cork Bike Hire, we’ve made sure that customers have as little hassle as possible when it comes to booking a bike. Whether it’s online, over the phone or in-person, there are plenty of quick and convenient options for you to choose from. This guide aims to prepare you for a seamless rental experience with step-by-step instructions, details on pricing and more. So if you’re looking for the best way to rent a bike in Cork, read on.

Pricing

The first thing you’ll likely want to know is what it costs to rent one of our bikes. We offer two main models – Hybrid and Electric. Our rates are calculated on a daily basis and are as follows:

Adult Hybrid Bike – €25
Electric Bike – €50, plus €50 damage deposit
Junior Bike – €12.50
Adult Bike & Child Seat – €30
Adult Bike and Child Chariot Trailer – €35
Pannier Bag – €5

We also provide helmets, locks and hi-vis vests with all bookings. For multi-day bike rentals, we offer discounted rates starting at 3 days. Depending on demand and availability, we also offer discounted rates for large group reservations.

Booking Online

Booking online is one of the quickest ways to reserve your bike, allowing you to select exactly what you want to book and when you want it. If you’ve used booked bikes in Cork or elsewhere before and are familiar with what you want to book, we’d recommend giving our website a go. It also allows you to browse the options on offer before you make a decision.

• Go to corkbikehire.com.
• Select Book Now from the menu at the top of the screen.
• Select your preferred location – Midleton, Cork or Youghal.
• Choose the date you’d like to book and whether you want a one or two day rental.
• Select what time you’ll be collecting your bike.
• Pick the size and model of bike that best suits you.
• Click Add to Order to proceed to the checkout screen.
• Fill out your details in the Guest Information section.
• Choose your payment method.
• Once your booking is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email at the address you provide to us. You’ll also receive a reminder the day before your booking.

Booking Over the Phone

If you’d prefer to speak to a member of staff about your booking, we also accept reservations over the phone. Simply ring us at +353 852133972 and ask about renting a bike. Our friendly crew is happy to answer any and all questions you may have, as well as provide tips and advice before you make a decision. Booking over the phone also allows you to rent a bike for more than two days at a time. Once you’re happy with your reservation, you can provide your details over the phone to confirm. Details we need to complete a booking include;

Your name
Email
Phone number
Address
Height

If you would prefer not to share your card details over the phone, that’s no problem. Our staff can create a booking, then send a private payment request to your provided email. It’s quick, simple and secure.

In Person

Of course, you can always cut out the middleman and rent your bike in person. Our depots are open from 9.30 to 5.30 daily, with staff ready and waiting to assist you with your rental. Whether you’re looking to take a spontaneous cycle tour of Cork or simply curious about your options, why not stop in and say hello? Below are the details of our three locations:

Cork – The Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork. T12 YX76
Midleton – 57 Main Street, Midleton, Co. Cork. P25 EY23
Youghal – O’Briens Place, Youghal, Co. Cork. P35 E125

Group Bookings

For inquiries about group bookings, you can simply give us a call or come by in person to have any questions answered. If you’re on our website, you can also select Group Bike Hire from the top menu. To get a quotation for your group reservation, just fill out the contact form on that same page. We’ll get back to you the price and full details as soon as we can.