How do you rent a bike in Aarhus?
A phone is all you need.
Short answer
Donkey Republic is the official bike share in Aarhus and runs 24 hours a day all year. You download the free app, find a bike nearby and unlock it with your phone. During the rental you can stop, lock and unlock as often as you like. To end the rental, you return the bike to one of the drop-off points shown in the app. There are no docking stations, no cash, no ID card and no deposit.
Why
- It is open around the clock, all year.
- No deposit or ID card is needed.
- Bikes go back to drop-off points in the app.
Details
You may not take a bike on city buses in Aarhus, but you can on the light rail, except on line L2 between Skolebakken and Universitetshospitalet in weekday rush hour.
Tip
Look up the price in the app before you start, since rates are shown there and not at the bike.
What may differ
Rates, drop-off points and the bike share scheme itself can change over time.
Common misconception
You need a deposit or an ID card to rent a city bike in Aarhus.
What actually happens
The Donkey Republic bikes in Aarhus need only a smartphone: no deposit, no ID card and no cash.
People also ask
- Can you take a bike on buses and the light rail in Aarhus?
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Cycling rules and services can change, so check the official sources before you ride.
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