Getting a Bike

Rent, buy second-hand or buy new

Thousands of parked bicycles in front of Groningen central station

Bikes rule here — the rule at Groningen station says it all

Rent

Swapfiets — Zwanestraat 19

Best < 6 months

Sign up before arriving. Repairs and replacement bikes included in the subscription.

  • Basic (no brakes, no gear)€20 / month
  • Speed + brakes€24 / month
  • Electric bike€65 / month
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Second-hand (buy)

Marktplaats

The biggest Dutch second-hand marketplace.

  • Used bikes€30 – 80
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Saturday bike market

Every Saturday morning at Parkeerterrein Europapark. Bring cash and arrive early.

  • Used bikes€20 – 60

Facebook Marketplace

Filter by Groningen for local listings.

  • Used bikes€20 – 60
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New (buy)

Decathlon — Paddepoel Shopping Centre

Affordable new bikes with warranty.

  • New bikes from€150
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Halfords

Not recommended for short Erasmus stays.

  • New bikes from€180
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Lock it up — always

Solid U-lock

Available at Action or Decathlon. Don't skip this.

  • Quality U-lock€12 – 20