🚲 Where to rent a bike in Batumi? Lifehacks, prices and best routes
Want to see Batumi from a new side? This article tells the whole truth about renting bicycles in the coastal capital of Georgia: where to get a two-wheeled assistant using the official app, how not to fall for tricks on the beach, what to choose - an electric bike or a classic, and why BatumVelo will save your vacation. And at the end - an unexpected life hack that you definitely haven't heard about! 🧐
🚲 Do you think that bike rental in Batumi is only the beach and rentals at cafes? What if we tell you about the city system with an app and one unexpected life hack?
🌞 Why does everyone ride bicycles in Batumi?
Batumi is a city made for bicycles. The flat terrain, long embankment, mild climate and green parks make two-wheeled transport not only convenient, but also truly enjoyable. Here you can ride along the sea, stop at observation decks, drink coffee in a sun lounger and continue on your way - all this without traffic jams, noisy intersections and fuss.
Convenient services are available for rent: the official city bike rental BatumVelo, the Scroll mobile app, as well as dozens of spots near beaches and cafes where you can rent a bike for a few hours. Below are details about each method, rental tips, and the best places to ride.
📲BatumVelo — official bike sharing of Batumi
🚲 What is BatumVelo?
BatumVelo is a municipal bicycle rental system in Batumi. It was created as part of an initiative to develop eco-friendly transport and urban mobility. The service has been operating since 2011 and remains popular among locals and tourists.
📱 How does the service work?
There are two ways to use BatumVelo:
- via the Batumi Bicycle mobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play;
- using a special card that can be purchased at the information center.
Rental stations are located along the embankment, in the city center and near large parks. Bicycles are taken and returned automatically, without the participation of an operator.
💸 Tariffs and payment:
The first 15 minutes are free (if you use a card).
Next comes hourly pricing, on average from 0.50 GEL/hour.
Payment is made through the balance on the card or within the application.
It is possible to purchase passes for a day, week or month.
🗺️ Where to find stations and bike paths?
Where to find stations and bike paths?
Primorsky Boulevard
6 May Park
Old Batumi District
Park of Wonders
New Embankment
👍 Pros
- Affordable price
- Convenient locations
- Easy to use
- Eco-friendly transport
👎 Cons
- Not all stations work consistently
- Limited bikes during peak hours
- App may have occasional bugs
⚡ Scroll — new generation electric bicycles
Scroll is not just a sharing service, but a whole ecosystem of urban transport. In Batumi, the company offers electric scooters, electric bicycles and electric scooters, available through a convenient mobile application. Everything - without cash desks and unnecessary actions: registration, payment and unlocking - in a couple of clicks in the application.
🚲 What's already available?
- Electric scooters are familiar and fast.
- Electric bicycles have a comfortable seat, motor and the ability to adjust the speed.
- Electric scooters (mopeds) are for those who want to go further.
💳 Rental conditions:
Registration in the Scroll application
Payment per minute via card or Apple Pay/Google Pay
Cost: from 0.20 GEL/minute, may be promo codes
End of rental: only in the parking zone marked on the map
🗺 Where can I skate?
- Primorsky Boulevard
- Batumi Center
- New Embankment
- Park of Wonders and Adjacent Streets
👍 Pros
- E-bikes are already available
- Modern and user-friendly app
- Various types of transport to choose from
- Convenient payment and promo codes
👎 Cons
- Parking zones are not available everywhere
- Vehicles get taken quickly during peak hours
- Rental can't be ended outside the service area
🏝️ Rental from private owners - cafes, beaches and embankment
🚴Where to look?
If you don't want to install the app, you can rent a bike right on the spot. These points are easy to find:
- opposite McDonald’s on Primorsky Boulevard
- near the cable car
- next to the 6th of May Park
- on the new sections of the beach promenade
📌 Typically, rentals are offered by cafes, tents or private rental companies - the bicycles are displayed in plain sight.
🚲 What kind of bicycles do they offer?
Most often it is:
- simple city bikes
- mountain bikes (less often with gear shifting)
- sometimes children's options
⚠️ Electric bicycles are almost never found in private places.
| Rental Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Hourly | from 10–15 GEL/hour |
| Daily | from 30–50 GEL/day |
| Deposit | usually requires a document or cash |
Tip: negotiate, especially if you are renting for several hours or several bikes at once.
📋 What is important to clarify:
brakes, chain, tire pressure
make sure they’re included
agree when and where to return
save the owner’s or service number
💡 Helpful Tips Before Renting a Bike
If you want to ride along Primorsky Boulevard, feel free to take BatumVelo, and if you plan to go to the Botanical Garden or out of town, a private rental with more powerful bikes will do. In order not to spoil the walk, check the equipment before the trip and prepare for the route - it will take a couple of minutes, but will save you from trouble.
- Check the brakes — are they responsive and not squeaky?
- Adjust the seat height to fit your height
- Check the tire pressure
- Make sure there’s a lock and it works
- Ask for a helmet (if available for rental)
- Check the lights: headlight or taillight, especially for evening rides
📌The best places for cycling in Batumi
🚴♀️Batumi is an ideal city for leisurely bike rides. Here you can ride by the sea, in parks, along embankments and even arrange a short trip out of town. Below is a convenient list of locations that are definitely worth visiting on a two-wheeled friend:
- 🌊 Bike path along the seafront The most popular route — from the seaport to the New Boulevard. Perfect for a relaxed seaside ride.
- 🌳 6 May Park A cozy city park with a lake and shady paths. Great for family rides and leisure.
- 🏞 Lake Ardagani A calm area near the New Boulevard. Fewer people and a more comfortable ride.
- 🌿 Botanical Garden and surroundings Looking for a challenge? Head north toward the garden. Scenic, but with some uphill sections.
🌟The final twist: experience Batumi by bike
A bicycle in Batumi is not just a means of transportation. It is an opportunity to glide freely along the sea breeze, ride through shady parks and look into secluded corners of the city that are impossible to notice from a car.
Try a bike ride on your next sunny day - and perhaps Batumi will open up to you from a completely new side. And if you find a special place on your route - don't keep it a secret! Share your impressions and useful points 🚴♂️💬
❓ Frequently asked questions
- 🚴 Where is the best place to ride a bike in Batumi?
The most popular route is along Primorsky Boulevard: from the seaport to the New Boulevard. Also suitable are 6 May Park, Lake Ardagani and the road towards the Botanical Garden.
- 📲 How does BatumVelo work?
This is a municipal service. You need to download the app, register, select the nearest station on the map and unlock the bike. Payment is via card.
- ⚡ What is Scroll and how is it related to bicycles?
Scroll is an aggregator where you can already rent electric bicycles (in addition to scooters and mopeds). Everything is through the app, without stations.
- 💳 What is the average price for renting a bike?
With BatumVelo - from 1 GEL for half an hour. With private owners - from 5 GEL per hour, or from 15 GEL per day. Scroll electric bicycles are more expensive — about 0.5–0.7 GEL per minute.
- 🔐 What to ask when renting from private owners?
Check the brakes, the presence of a lock, the condition of the chain and agree where and when to return the bike. They often ask for a passport or a deposit.
- 🛴 Is there an alternative to bicycles?
Yes, there are many scooters and mopeds in Batumi, especially Scroll. But for a quiet walk along the sea, bicycles are still more often chosen.
- 📍 Is it possible to go out of town?
Yes! For example, the road to the Botanical Garden is a popular route. But keep in mind that there are climbs in some places, it is better to take a mountain bike or an electric bike.
- 👨👩👧 Is renting suitable for a family with children?
Yes, but it is better to check the availability of children's bicycles or chairs in advance — BatumVelo does not have them yet, but you can find them from private owners.
- 📵 What if your phone dies or your internet connection goes down?
BatumVelo and Scroll require a connection, so it's best to take an external battery with you or download a map with points in advance.
- 🧰 What to do in case of a breakdown?
If it's BatumVelo or Scroll, write to support via the app. If it's a private rental, be sure to ask for the rental company's number in advance.
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