Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Always the best service, great bikes, and a thoroughly enjoyable day out! Thank you to the team at Switched On Bikes - you are awesome.

We love exploring new places by bike so this time, rather than a guided tour we opted for hire only, having read good reviews about the instructions and directions - we weren't disappointed, the map was really helpful and explained to us, showing a choice of routes. We'd never ridden electric bikes before but it was so straightforward. Lovely route around the coast, a mixture of on and off road bike paths until the short final 30km/ph section through the city, slight confusion with the map but easily rectified. All felt very safe. We chose a long route - we knew it was a windy city but WOW if it's really blowy you have to be quite confident on a bike - oh and we had drizzle to add to the fun at first but that's nobody's fault! Wonderful scenery and when you hit the headwind, or the uphill section as you turn back to the city, turn up the power and you'd never even know you were going uphill! Thoroughly recommended.

We loved our experience. Both employees were very friendly and the bikes seemed like they were brand new.

In one word: excellent! Friendly and professional service, very good bikes, great 4 hour trip around Wellington. Not difficult, and great going through neighbourhoods as well.

I was gifted a 1 day ebike hire in Wellington. Went with my son who had his own bike. Did the full round - the - bays and over the hills (Brooklyn, Aro Valley, Kelburn, Thorndon) experience. Bike was great on flat and hills. Easy to control and plenty of power. I pedals just enough to feel tired at the end. Would recommend

Lots of bikes to choose from! Staff where extremely helpful during bike selection. They also pointed me to a 3-wheeler e-bike, which was a useful experience for me, as I am slightly disabled. Balance was less of a worry, could focus more on scenery and exercise on my ride around the bays.

We had a great time renting e-bikes. We road approx 40km in the half day rental option and had a great time. The bikes were in perfect condition and allowed us to explore the city and surrounds at our own pace.

Switched on Bikes are brilliant to deal with. Excellent bikes. great staff, supr helpful and everything you need to make it an awesome ride. We will definitely be back for more!

the bikes are perfect, really good quality, good attention, useful equipment, the possible paths are amazing and they have great views

What a great way to see Wellington! the location can't be beat, the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating! They all clearly love their jobs! The staff is patient, clear and keeps safety first and foremost! I loved how they had a guide in the front and the back. Bikes are in great shape, work great and no issues. It was truly a great day with Switched On Bikes!

What a great experience. The store tech gave us a quick overview of the bikes and we were out the door. We rode the water line around the Wellington harbor and it was AMAZING!! I highly recommend this wonderful experience.

Sadly we didn’t get to bike in Wellington as it was pouring rain while we were there, but thankfully they were great about the weather policy and refunded our rental. Hopefully we can enjoy the bikes next time!

Great bikes and lots to see made the trip to Wellington memorable. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable directions were great for getting around town.

Electric bike makes the journey a little more enjoyable. You still have to pedal though. Remember to stay on the bike path and on the left side. Toured a large section of the coastline then went south through some towns to Lyall Bay. Good exercise but not to strenuous. You will get sprayed some along points of the coastline. There are some areas as well with high winds off the water. Otherwise a most enjoyable journey.

The electric bikes were in very good condition. Switched On bike staff were very helpful with good local knowledge for route planning.

Great location and really helpful staff. It was a last minute decision to do the rental and got a great deal. Bike was great and staff showed different routes to take - ended up doing a long loop around to Lyalls Bay and back up over Mt Victoria - beautiful coastal scenery and some great coffee and lunch spots

Great bikes and great biking journey. Gorgeous !!! Highly recommend. Wish they had review mirrors on the bikes and directions to their location from the cruise ship drop off However, we found it and were thrilled with the service.

Helpful staff with a map of areas to cycle - I did 45 ks and circled Wellington - all the best cafes marked out already

Great service, friendly trip advice and comfortable, well maintained e-bikes took us around the Miramar Peninsula to amazing beaches with awesome city and water views. It was a fun, safe ride mostly on bike paths or wide shoulders or calm streets. Good ice cream and coffee stops along the route, too! Excellent way to spend a sunny afternoon exploring Wellington beyond Cuba St (yuck)

We did 6 peaks around Wellington. Came back mid way to swap batteries o there was no range anxiety. Had a blast riding into the southerly!

A great service. I will be a future return customer for sure : ) Wellington is such a cycle friendly city. And as the locals say "You can't beat Welly on a good day "

An outstanding company! The bikes are well maintained. We biked 40 km around scenic Wellington. The staff at the bike shop couldn’t have been more helpful. The best way to see Wellington with limited time. We came in on a cruise and booked 3 months ahead.

Great experience and the staff were very friendly and provided a suggested map route to cycle. It was a very scenic ride! Highly recommend, but dress warm and note weather conditions before you go!

I rented one of the smaller e-bikes for the day , went all along the beautiful coast to Shelly bat and before that up to the lookout on Mt Victoria! I had a super day the bike ran very well the turbo option was great for up the steep parts, it’s a great was to see Wellington and areas if you don’t have a car. Check in and our was a breeze with switched on bikes.

Brilliant way to see Wellington. Loved our 40klm hike along the coastline. Well worth it considering I have not ridden a bike for over 30 years, the e-bike made it so much easier to get back on!

Fantastic day biking in Wellington. We went 25-30 miles, following the ocean the whole way. It was really spectacular. Ocean views, waves, coffee spots along the way.

Nice shop on the wharf, bikes in good condition, rode everywhere 5+ hrs, had great weather. Hill climbing is a breeze.

We persevered through high winds and rain, still we loved this adventure! Nice bikes, great route, and great help from Liam.

We enjoyed this e-bike rental, and doing the recommended route along the coast was great. We booked through TA, and I rescheduled in an effort to select a day with a decent weather forecast, but things can change quickly in Wellington, and the day ended up being very gray and windy with a touch of rain. If you don't book ahead, you run the risk of not getting a bike, but for the days we were in town, there were always some bikes available. I asked one of the employees about the need to make reservations in advance and he said that on weekends when cruise ships are in, it is common to sell out. While we had fun and enjoyed ourselves, I think if I had to do it again (especially if I was in Wellington for a few days), I would not book ahead, as it would have been so much nicer if it had been an nice day.

A wonderful day in Wellington with friends riding bikes. Liam was a huge help getting ready for our bike ride. He was very helpful with instructions, encouragement and a map. Well worth the money.

It was a windy day (Windy Welly), and we were concerned walking from our cruise ship it may not have been a good idea. Short walk from the ship dock along the promenade. Staff very helpful with maps/routes to take, and where not to go which was one area along the Oceanside. The BAY and city were very Rideable. We ventured off into some neighborhoods in the Weta Workshop stumbled across a neighborhood cafe, enjoyed conversation with the locals. Ride to some peaks for great views. There were road bikers and non-riders in our party of 4, the bikes were very easy to ride, great condition, locks provided and batteries were secured/locked to the bikes as well. We were in and out of several tourist spots, restaurants and waterholes. No issues at all, plenty of power and distance from these e-bikes. Pay attention to the brief intro for operation (turning on the battery/ NO FEET on the pedals so turn on before you get on the bike!! ) and shift changing the gears.

Did not get to dothis excursion but went by to see operation and it was top notch. Would have been a great experience.

First time on an electric bike. Great fun. Made the wind seem like nothing. Would recommend. Very friendly team made the experience easy. Worth the money.

Fantastic scenery around the Wellington Sea wall, highly recommend this tour! Some very nice eating places and it’s one of the top cities of the world to rent a bike. Get the electric bike as Wellington is very windy.

The full day gave us a great opportunity to really explore the Mirimar peninsula, essentially a flat ride, although the wind did make it a bit challenging in some sections. Very helpful staff, ensuring we were given some great riding options to choose.

The bikes were great! The staff were really helpful and gave us great tips on the different tours we could take as we booked a self guided tour. If you ride around the harbour, take your swimmers as you can stop along the way for a quick dip or lay in the sun.

Well it was a great experience. Picking up the bike was straight forward. People working there were friendly, guided me about the bike, route . Definitely will book again

Great Bikes, great service, reasonable prices. Talked round the best place to ride and and visit round Wellington. Highly recommended.

Great day out, really nice bikes super comfortable and easy to ride. Would recommend to anyone, locals or tourists just a beautiful way to enjoy the harbor and hills.

Beautiful drive all along the shoreline. Numerous places to stop for photos, food and fun. The bikes were well maintained. Ed were provided a map and suggestions on how we might attack the day. We are in our 60’s and 70’s and we had no trouble operating these e bikes which we tackled for the first time. (You can teach old dogs new tricks). A wonderful way to explore Wellington. Highly recommend this company and this tour.

We changed to the guided tour and are so glad we did! Dillon was fabulous and taught us so much about Wellington, and helped navigate the ride with ease. He took photos for us and we had a blast. I literally never stopped smiling the entire ride!

Easy to book - easy to ride - great bike paths around the city foreshore. Couldn’t quite follow the map directions at the far side of the airport (was I really meant to ride in the traffic tunnel?) so returned the way I had come. Still totally enjoyable. Small issue - the seat I was given was too wide and tilted slightly forward - continually slipping forward and sore inner thighs.

Great service, Great bikes, great ride! Nice people and a nice ride around the Harbour. Nice cafe, on thr other side of the harbour. Scorch O Rama.

Freedom to explore all the fun roads and the beautiful weather. We had easy bikes to ride and control.

Great way to get out the main city and explore on your own! Electric bike makes those strong winds a bit easier to tackle but overall the excursion was fairly easy and a great way to earn that beverage at the end of your bike tour. Great experience and time! PS Be sure to apply plenty of sunblock!!

The staff were great. They instructed us on the use and care of the bike and its computer, provided advice and locks for securing the bikes, shared information about road closures, and suggested a nice ride route. The bikes worked flawlessly with plenty of options for the amount of peddle assist. We ran into some high winds (windyiest city in the world) and really appreciated the Turbo mode. After several hours of riding, the bikes still had most of their battery life still available. I'd recommend not being shy about how much assist you use.. its your vacation after all, so don't work too hard!

We had a port day in Wellington and decided to rent bikes to ride along the coastline. The bikes were in great shape, easy to maneuver, with good power. We had a great time.

We had a beautiful time independently biking around the coast of Wellington. The staff was professional and very informative. They gave us a helpful map, though a few more labeled streets and landmarks may have been helpful. Note, these are pedal assist bikes, not full electric bikes, so you still need to do a fair bit of peddling. The coast is really beautiful. Remember to cover up with sunscreen and bring water. I didn't use enough sunscreen on my hands and they did get a little burned - but that's my fault.

Easy, Wonderful pickup and the bicycles were in excellent working condition. Highly recommend this provider