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Classic bike hire

Bike rental in Drenthe

Take it easy on Drenthe’s cycle paths, past heathland, forest and prehistoric dolmens. Rent a Transportfiets or Luxe Unifiets, with a child seat or pannier if you like.

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At Fietsverhuur Drenthe you can rent a classic bike from €18.50 a day. Pick it up at Grondel 11 in Hoogeveen, or by appointment at Summio De Marke in Ruinen. Add child seats (front and rear) and panniers.

Luxe Unifiets

A comfortable all-round bike for a relaxed day on the Drenthe cycle paths, past the heathland and through the villages.

  • Comfortable, upright riding position
  • Can be combined with a child seat and pannier bag
  • One size for adults

€22.50 / day · 3 days €65.00 · week €145.00

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Transportfiets

A sturdy, classic Dutch "transportfiets": the most affordable way to explore Drenthe by bike.

  • Sturdy and reliable
  • Can be combined with a child seat and pannier bag
  • One size for adults

€18.50 / day · 3 days €53.00 · week €117.00

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Out with children

  • Child seat (front): €4.00 a day
  • Child seat (rear): €5.00 a day
  • Pannier bag: €5.00 a day

Choose them under Extras when you book. For children from age 5 we also have kids’ mountain bikes.

Bike rental questions

Can I hire a child seat or pannier bag?

Yes. A front child seat costs €4 per day, a rear child seat €5 per day and a pannier bag €5 per day. Also handy: a bottle of water (€5) or sports drink (€7). You can choose them under Extras when you book.

How much does it cost to hire a bike?

An e-bike costs €32.50 per day, the E-bike Premium €42.50, a mountain bike €30 (24 inch children's bike €25), the Luxe Unifiets €22.50 and the Transportfiets €18.50. The longer you hire, the cheaper it gets: from the third day you pay €5 less per day for an e-bike and €2.50 less per day for the other bikes. You will see the exact price straight away when you book.

What if the weather is bad?

Then you rebook for free. Up to 24 hours in advance you can move your booking to another day at no cost. Just call or WhatsApp us. Cancelling is not free in bad weather, the normal rules apply: up to a week ahead you get a full refund, up to 72 hours ahead we charge 25% of the rental price (minimum €25). After that there is no refund.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Yes, €75 per bike. You pay it when you collect the bike and get it back when the bike is returned in good condition.

Where do I collect the bike?

At Grondel 11 in Hoogeveen, or by appointment at Summio De Marke van Ruinen (Gijsselterweg 30). We can also deliver the bikes to your holiday address: this costs €25 plus €0.30 per kilometre. Please get in touch about delivery before you book.

How do I book?

Choose your start date and the number of days on the website, then enter the height of each rider. You will immediately see what is available and what it costs. You pay online with iDEAL (Dutch online banking) and receive a confirmation by email. There is no need to create an account.

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