Rent a Bike on Your Next Sarasota Vacation

If you want to get the most out of your next Sarasota vacation and are looking for things to do in Sarasota, we suggest that you consider Sarasota bike rentals. If you have already looked for Sarasota rentals with a pool and found one, the next thing that you might want to do is figure out what you can do off-site. Many find that exploring Sarasota on a bike is the best way to see as much of the city as possible. We would have to agree. If you are interested then here are some places to consider renting a bike in Sarasota.

woman walking on the beach with a bicycle

Lapp’s Bike Rental

Whether you are a family of two, four, or six, Lapp’s Bike Rental is sure to have a bike for everyone in the entire family. They offer two-wheeled bikes and tricycles. If you want to a truly unique bike experience, inquire about renting the 7-seater spider bike. Touring Sarasota by way of a bike is a fun and practical way to enjoy the area. It gets you outdoors and allows you to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. It is something that the entire family can enjoy doing together while vacationing in Sarasota.

Village Bikes 

Village Bikes is a bicycle shop and service, also offering convenient bike rentals. Riding a bike is eco-friendly and has many health benefits. Whether you are a beginner or you are an experienced cyclist, you’re sure to enjoy the fresh air and Sarasota weather while riding around on a bike. 

Village Bikes also hosts several weekly bike tours, such as the Village Idiot Wednesday Night Worlds; a 20, 25, 30, and 35-mile route. This tour takes you on a ride through Lakewood Ranch, and over the Linger Lodge Rd. bride. The tour only occurs during daylight savings time from March to October. 

If you want to try out another bike tour then you may enjoy the Venice Venetian Trail, which is a part of the Legacy Trail’s Rail-to-Tails tour, which starts at Clark Rd. in Sarasota to the Venice train station. It’s a ride that you’re sure to enjoy!

Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals

If you don’t want to control the speed of your bike through peddling then you may be more interested in renting an electric bicycle or an e-bike from Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals. 

Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals offers a Rad Rover e-bike that can be rented by the hour, half-day, or for an entire day. It is ideal for riding on the beaches of Siesta Key, as it is equipped with 26” Kendra fat tires and has a top speed of 20-mph. with a battery range of 25-45 miles. They even offer extra batteries for an additional $10. 

Many visitors who rent from Endless Summer will gloat about the Siesta Sunset Tour with Endless Summer Eco –Tours & Rentals. The Siesta Sunset Tour is a guided beach tour and city tour. Tours go through downtown Sarasota, where you’ll see many historical buildings and architecturally interesting design elements, luxury real estate, and the beautiful white sandy beaches of Siesta Key. Tourists are also taken through Siesta Village and through some of the historically rich communities that make up Sarasota. The tour will end at sunset and as the host, Endless Summer Eco-Tours and Rentals ends your tour with delicious cheeses, fresh fruit, and wine. 

What a way to end a day touring through Sarasota, Florida! Once you take advantage of the various Sarasota bike rentals, you’ll want to do it again. And if you need a place to stay, review our list of top Sarasota vacation rentals.