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Are rental e-scooters allowed in Copenhagen in 2026?

Allowed with a city permit, but not everywhere.

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Short answer

Yes, rental e-scooters are allowed in Copenhagen in 2026, but only under an agreement with the City of Copenhagen. The city signs agreements for three years at a time, and for 2025–2027 Lime is the only operator, because it was the only applicant. Up to 3,200 rental e-scooters may be placed in the city, and at the end of 2025 about 1,600 were actually in the streets. They may not be placed in the dense inner city, which includes Indre By, Christianshavn and Islands Brygge.

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Why

  1. One operator, Lime, for 2025–2027.
  2. At most 3,200 rental e-scooters in the city.
  3. No rental scooters in the dense inner city.

Details

The next call for operators is planned for the end of 2027, for the period after the current agreement.

Tip

Open the operator app before you walk to a scooter: the map shows where scooters stand and where you may end the ride.

What may differ

The city council can change the number of scooters, the operators and the zone, so the rules after 2027 may differ.

Common misconception

Rental e-scooters have been banned in Copenhagen.

What actually happens

They are allowed outside a no-rental zone in the centre, with one operator in 2026.

People also ask

  • Where can you park a rental e-scooter in Copenhagen?
  • How old do you have to be to ride an e-scooter in Denmark?
  • Do you need a helmet on an e-scooter in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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