Citi Bike in NYC

Apr 24

Citi Bike is the larger bike rental solution in NYC. With 750 stations and over 12,000 bikes, Citi Bike the most convenient way to rent a bicycle around New York City. Citi Bike also has 900 electric pedal assisted bicycles that can be rented from a kiosk or the Lyft app.

Pricing

30 Mins•$3.00

Each 30 minute trip costs $3.00. You will be charged $3.00 for each additional 30 minute increment.

Day Pass•$12.00

Unlimited 30 minute trips for 24 hours. You will be charged $4.00 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

3-Day Pass•$24.00

Unlimited 30 minute trips for 72 hours. You will be charged $4.00 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

Annual Membership•$169.00

Unlimited 45 minute trips for one year. You will be charged $2.50 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

Electric pedal assisted Citi Bikes are an extra $0.10 per minute for members and $0.15 per minute for non-members.

Citi Bike System Map

Citi Bike has over 12,000 bikes and 750 stations across the city. Click Here for the system map.

How to Start Your Trip

Every Citi Bike location has a payment kiosk and a series of bicycles locked up. To rent a bicycle, go to the kiosk and select the duration of your ride. If the station near you does not have a kiosk, you can only rent bikes from that station using a membership card or from within the Citi Bike app on your smartphone. If the Citi Bike you are trying to rent is one of their electric pedal assist models, you can begin your trip from within the Lyft app. Some Citi Bikes are available without a docking station. These are primarily up in the Bronx near Fordham University. Once you pay (via credit card at kiosk or in the app), you are given a numerical code. Take that code to the bicycle of your choosing and enter it to the number pad located to the left of the front tire. This will unlock your bike and you’re off!

How to End Your Trip

To end your trip, find a Citi Bike location with an empty spot for your bicycle. Push and hold the front wheel into the open base station until the light turns green and the bike locks. You are trying to get the metal triangle above the front wheel into the base station securely. Once the light has turned green, and your bike is locked, your trip is complete.