So getting around DC on a bike is great, plenty of paths. In fact, my 18 yr old son and I... read more
So getting around DC on a bike is great, plenty of paths. In fact, my 18 yr old son and I... read more
Attempted to have electronic and or regular bikes from capital bikeshare during a family visit to... read more
This is the only way to see the city if you have limited time. The bikes are easy to rent and multiple locations to pick up and drop off bikes....I would suggest downloading the app for ease of use. The city is very bike friendly.....there are bike lanes as well as ramps on sidewalks. The way this works is you pay a membership fee either for 24 hours ($8) or you can do 3 days ($17) then you pay each time you use the bike. If your ride is less than 30 minutes it is free so the best thing to do is have a plan and once you enter your code to get your bike ride there and drop the bike at the nearest station. Once you set up your initial account then it reads off of your credit card and it is much quicker to get bikes. Make sure when you drop your bike the light is green and the bike is secure before you walk away.
I would not recommend using their services for bike rental in D.C. First of all they'll trick you by saying you can rent bikes for 24 hours for only $8 and later when you check you're credit card you incurred more charges from them cause it doesn't tell you that if you have it out longer than 30 minutes you will be charged extra. Then when you do try to return the bike near your destination good luck finding an open spot, you'll have to ride an extra 10 minutes past your destination to find another docking point and then walk back to your destination. Save your money and your time and go with someone else.
We rented two bikes for one day and used them all over town to visit the monuments and museums. Saved our feet from a LOT of walking. Very easy to use (I recommend downloading the app to see how many bikes available and where they are located). D.C. is a very bike friendly city and I would highly recommend this cheap way to get around town to everyone.
After having a terrific experience on the bikes, I had an equally terrific experience with the customer service team. I accidentally failed to dock my bike properly, resulting in a very big penalty fee. When I explained the situation to the customer service team, they were flexible enough to split the difference with me, refunding me half the penalty even though it was really my fault. There was no arguing about it, they were pleasant and made the decision quickly. Awesome activity, awesome staff.
What a great way to move around in the touristy areas of DC. The prices are reasonable, the system (once you run through once or twice) is easy to use. Once when we were returning the bikes one didn't lock properly. We called in for customer service and were treated very nicely by a real person. Not only did she help us get the bike accounted for, she helped us understand how the payment system works. The hint is, "return your bike every 30 minutes to avoid extra fees."
Loved the option of utilizing the bikeshare. Understand the system before undertaking. A payment of $2 gives you 30 minutes with the bike to then be returned at any of their bike stations (there is a good phone app that helps track the bike stations and availability of bikes and return slots). If you go beyond 30 minutes you will then be charged extra fees. This applies even if you purchase the 24 hour pass. To stay within the fixed rate and keep from additional fees you must return the bike within 30 mins. All in all it is a much better alternative than taking a cap from one monument to another. Highly recommended if you do not want to walk.