Swapfiets vs renting a bike: which one is cheaper?

Swapfiets vs renting a bike: which one is cheaper?

Swapfiets vs renting a bike: which one is cheaper?

Swapfiets vs renting a bike: which one is cheaper?

Swapfiets vs renting a bike: which one is cheaper?

Renting a bike works for short trips. But if you cycle regularly, a bike subscription is usually cheaper and more reliable. With Swapfiets you get your own bike, unlimited repairs, and a fixed monthly price. Here’s how it compares to renting.

Spoiler alert
👀 From 2 days per month, Swapfiets becomes the cheaper option.

Why choose Swapfiets over Renting a Bike?

Why choose Swapfiets over Renting a Bike?

Why choose Swapfiets over Renting a Bike?

Rent a bike.

  • Pay 150,00 kr. per 24 hours
  • No repairs or service included
  • Not your own bike. Availability varies

Subscribe to Swapfiets

  • From 7,00 kr. per day (199,00 kr. p/m)
  • Repairs included
  • Your own bike, always ready
VS

Rent a bike.

  • Pay 150,00 kr. per 24 hours
  • No repairs or service included
  • Not your own bike. Availability varies

Swapfiets

  • From 7,00 kr. per day (199,00 kr. p/m)
  • Repairs included
  • Your own bike, always ready
VS

Rent a bike.

  • Pay 150,00 kr. per 24 hours
  • No repairs or service included
  • Not your own bike. Availability varies

Subscribe to Swapfiets

  • From 7,00 kr. per day (199,00 kr. p/m)
  • Repairs included
  • Your own bike, always ready
VS

280.000+ Swapfiets members

280.000+ Swapfiets members

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Cost comparison: renting a bike vs Swapfiets

If you use a bike more than 2 days per month, renting a bike quickly becomes more expensive than a subscription.

Days per month

Swapfiets (199,00 kr. p/m)

Bike rental (150 kr./day)

1 day

199,00 kr.

150,00 kr.

2 day

199,00 kr.

300,00 kr.

3 day

199,00 kr.

450,00 kr.

4 day

199,00 kr.

600,00 kr.

5 day

199,00 kr.

750,00 kr.

10 day

199,00 kr.

900,00 kr.

Prices are based on a Swapfiets Deluxe 7 with a 12-month subscription and an average bike rental price of 150 kr. per day.

Renting a bike: good for short-term use

Renting a bike in Copenhagen or other cities is ideal for temporary use. Think of a weekend trip, a day out, or occasional rides.

  • No subscription required

  • Instant access to a bike

  • Flexible per day

  • No cancellation period

Downside: if you ride regularly, renting quickly becomes expensive.

Cost comparison: renting a bike vs Swapfiets

If you use a bike more than 2 days per month, renting a bike quickly becomes more expensive than a subscription.

Days per month

Swapfiets (199,00 kr. p/m)

Bike rental (150 kr./day)

1 day

199,00 kr.

150,00 kr.

2 day

199,00 kr.

300,00 kr.

3 day

199,00 kr.

450,00 kr.

4 day

199,00 kr.

600,00 kr.

5 day

199,00 kr.

750,00 kr.

10 day

199,00 kr.

900,00 kr.

Prices are based on a Swapfiets Deluxe 7 with a 12-month subscription and an average bike rental price of 150 kr. per day.

Renting a bike: good for short-term use

Renting a bike in Copenhagen or other cities is ideal for temporary use. Think of a weekend trip, a day out, or occasional rides.

  • No subscription required

  • Instant access to a bike

  • Flexible per day

  • No cancellation period

Downside: if you ride regularly, renting quickly becomes expensive.

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Our great Dutch-quality bikes

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Looking for maximum flexibility? Explore our e-bike subscriptions with maintenance and repairs included.

Looking for maximum flexibility? Explore our e-bike subscriptions with maintenance and repairs included.

Looking for maximum flexibility? Explore our e-bike subscriptions with maintenance and repairs included.

Original

Classic city bike

Classic and durable bike for all your daily rides.

189,00 kr. per month

From

157,00 kr. per month

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Deluxe 7

Sleek city bike

Sleek city bike with 7 gears for comfortable rides.

From

199,00 kr. per month

More details

Power 1

Easy e-Bike

Intuitive and simple e-Bike, for fast and easy rides.

From

499,00 kr. per month

More details

Power 7

Powerful e-Bike

More performance, comfort, and stability for any distance.

From

599,00 kr. per month

More details

Original

Classic city bike

Classic and durable bike for all your daily rides.

189,00 kr. per month

From

157,00 kr. per month

More details

Deluxe 7

Sleek city bike

Sleek city bike with 7 gears for comfortable rides.

From

199,00 kr. per month

More details

Power 1

Easy e-Bike

Intuitive and simple e-Bike, for fast and easy rides.

From

499,00 kr. per month

More details

Power 7

Powerful e-Bike

More performance, comfort, and stability for any distance.

From

599,00 kr. per month

More details

Students get £1 off per month on the Original and Deluxe, and £5 off the Power 1.

Bike sharing vs bike subscription: FAQs

Bike sharing vs bike subscription: FAQs

What is Swapfiets?

Swapfiets is the world’s first ‘bicycle as a service’ company. Founded 2014 in the Netherlands, the scale-up quickly developed being one of the leading micro mobility providers in Europe with 270.000 members in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Austria and UK.

The concept of Swapfiets is quite simple: For a monthly subscription fee, Swapfiets members receive a fully functional bicycle or e-mobility solution for their own use. If needed, a repair service is available within 48 hours to repair or directly swap the two-wheeler at no additional cost.

What does it cost to rent a bike per day?

On average, renting a bike costs between 150,00 kr. and 200,00 kr. per day. Prices vary by city and provider. For e-bikes, prices are higher and typically range from 250,00 kr. to 300,00 kr. per day.

When is Swapfiets cheaper?

Swapfiets is usually cheaper if you ride regularly.

  • For a standard bike: from around 2–3 days per month

  • For an e-bike: from around 2 days per month

What are the costs or renting an electric bike?

Renting an electric bike typically costs between 250,00 kr. and 300,00 kr. per day, depending on the city.

In larger cities like London prices are often on the higher end.

What happens when I'm done with my membership?

To cancel your membership simply follow the instructions and steps in the Swapfiets app. All of our memberships include a one-month notice period. If you’re on a loyal membership, you can cancel after 6 months. Once you bring back the bike we'll give it a quick tune-up and send it on its way to serve another member.