Ottawa Bike Rental Rates

Riding on the sidewalk in Ottawa is prohibited unless stated otherwise. However, Ottawa is one of the friendliest bike cities with over 600kms of flat and scenic bike pathways in Canada, so you don’t need to bike on our sidewalks to feel safe. Visit historical landmarks, nature and vibrant neighbourhoods, all from the waterfront paths.

There is no minimum age to rent a regular bicycle from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals in Ottawa, the shop carries bikes for children as young as 1 year old (in a child trailer) all the way up to adult sizes. However, the legal minimum age to ride an electric bike or electric scooter in Ontario is 16 years old. Children under 18 are required by Ontario law to wear a helmet; helmets are included free with every rental.

All bike rentals from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals in Ottawa must be returned to the same pickup location at 65 Sparks Street, Ottawa. Escape operates from a single downtown location and does not offer one-way rentals or drop-off at a different address. The central Sparks Street location sits at the start of Ottawa’s most popular bike paths along the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, so out-and-back rides in any direction are easy to plan using Escape’s included self-guided digital maps.

No, Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals is based at 65 Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa and rentals are standard pick-up and return at the Sparks Street location. Escape is located within 5 to 15 minutes’ walk from all hotels in downtown Ottawa. 

Every bike rental from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals in Ottawa includes a lock, and renters are responsible for securing the bike properly when leaving it unattended. Renters must bring the bikes to a safe indoor storage overnight for multi-day rentals. Clients sign an agreement upon the bike’s pick up, which clearly states their responsibility for the damaged or stolen bikes. A credit card pre-authorization of $350–$500 is held on higher-value rentals such as electric bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, and electric scooters. For specific questions about liability and theft policy, contact Escape at 613-608-7407 before your rental.

Yes, Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals in Ottawa stocks bikes in a wide range of sizes to accommodate all body types. The performance and comfort bike fleet is available in XS, S, M, L, and XL frames. Road bikes and gravel bikes are available in frame sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, and 58 cm. The cargo e-bike fits riders 155–195 cm (roughly 5’1” to 6’5”). When you arrive at 65 Sparks Street, a staff member will fit you on the right-sized bike before you ride.

Yes, riders who rent a bike from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals in Ottawa are welcome to cycle to Gatineau Park across the river in Québec. The park is reachable by bike from 65 Sparks Street via the Ottawa River Pathway and the Alexandra or Portage bridges, or the bike-friendly William Commanda bridge. Escape’s rental fleet includes road, gravel, and mountain bikes well-suited to Gatineau Park’s mixed terrain, and every rental comes with a self-guided digital map featuring route options. A Thule car rack for transporting bikes is also available to rent if you prefer to drive to farther entrances of Gatineau Park.

The most reliable and highest-rated bike rental company in Ottawa for a day trip is Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals, located at 65 Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa, steps from the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, and the Byward Market. Escape has been Ottawa’s leading bike rental company since 2014 and has over 2,100 five-star reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, and Trustindex. For a day trip, Escape offers full-day rentals (8 hours) starting from $37.50 for a comfort or performance bike, or $73 for an electric bike. Every rental includes a helmet, lock, pannier bag, and self-guided route maps — everything you need to head straight to the trails. Bikes are professionally inspected and cleaned before every rental, and the team fits each rider on the correct size before they leave. Reservations can be made online at escapebicycletours.ca or by calling 613-608-7407. Walk-ins are also welcome, subject to availability.