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Bicycle, e-bike and e-scooter: tips for your vacation

Spontaneously rent an electric scooter abroad or go for a ride on an e-bike. Well-developed bike paths and a wide range of rental vehicles are making e-scooters & co. increasingly popular with tourists.

However, the abundance of providers and confusing prices make it difficult to rent. In addition, the regulations of the destination must be taken into account.

We have compiled a list of e-scooter regulations in individual EU countries and provide tips for renting two-wheelers in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Paris.

E-scooter regulations in Europe

You want to drive your e-scooter abroad? We tell you where it is legal and which rules apply in 30 European countries.

E-Scooter-Fahrer in Barcelona

Barcelona: biking tips

Do you want to rent a bike, e-bike or e-scooter in Barcelona at a reasonable price? We inform you about rentals, prices and traffic rules.

Miet-Fahrräder in Paris

Bicycle and e-scooter hire in Paris

As of September 2023, there are no longer any rental e-scooters on public streets in Paris. The municipal rental company “Vélib” has a large selection of bicycles and e-bikes.

Frau mit Fahrrad in Amsterdam

Cycling in Amsterdam

There are no e-scooters for hire in Amsterdam. Instead, you can rent a bicycle. We'll tell you where to rent a bike and how much it costs.

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