If you want to explore and experience Brussels’ unique atmospheres completely independently, a bicycle is the ideal way to travel. Cyclists of all levels can hop on their bike and set off to explore Brussels, its art de vivre, its culture and its heritage gems.
Brussels by bike
Villo! Shared bicycles to suit your needs
Villo! Is a bicycle rental service. It operates in all 19 communes of the Brussels-Capital Region and has 360 stations and 5,000 bicycles. Rent a bike at any time of day, 365 days a year. Tickets - valid for 1 or 7 days - are available for occasional users.
Pro Velo: bike rental and guided tours on two wheels
Explore corners of the city that you've never been to before on one of Pro Velo's unique cycling experiences and discover Brussels' treasures and nature. From March to October, Pro Velo offers scheduled tours and tours on request, as well as ideas for tours that you can do on your own.
You can also rent a bicycle and accessories for any length of time, from as little as 2 hours to up to several weeks.
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Cactus Brussels : rent a bike and explore Brussels
Would you like to explore Brussels at your own pace? Hire a bike from Cactus Brussels in Brussels city centre, for one, two or three days. You will even be offered a digital route connecting several parks across Brussels.
And don't forget to have a look at the excellent range of guided tours offered by Cactus Brussels.
Secure bicycle parking
The expansion of secure bicycle parking facilities is one of parking.brussels' priorities. With the innovative Cycloparking project, cyclists can now use the online platform which offers secure access and faster follow-up when problems arise.
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Bicycles on public transport?
At STIB-MIVB, folded bicycles and children’s bicycles are allowed on all vehicles. Standard bicycles are allowed on the metro and on low-floor trams outside peak hours (from 7:00–9:00 and 16:00–18:30, Monday to Friday).
With De Lijn and TEC, only folding bicycles are permitted.
On SNCB-NMBS, folding bicycles are allowed free of charge. Standard bicycles cost €4 per journey and are permitted on trains at all times (but the number of bicycle spaces is limited). Brussels-Central, Brussels-Chapelle, and Brussels-Congress train stations do not allow passengers to board or leave the train with a bicycle.
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Brussels by bike
Want to get off the beaten track? On this page you'll find the best routes and countless facilities, hotspots and major events for cyclists. Discover Brussels’ many facets by bike and enjoy its wide variety of atmospheres in total freedom.