How to Use the Paris Velib’ Bicycle Rental Stations
On July 15, 2007, the city of Paris debuted a new self-service “bicycle transit system” called Velib’ which means “free bike”. Anyone is able to pick up and drop off bicycles throughout the city at a Velib’ station located approximately every 900 feet for a total of 1,451 locations and offering over 20,600 bikes.
To gain a Velib though you will need a credit card. It is best if you have a credit card, which has a “security chip” as if your card does not, you cannot always guarantee that you will be able to purchase a card.
Riders can select a one-day card for 1 euro, a weekly card for 5 euros or an annual one for 29 euros. The card allows you to ride for the first half-hour for free. An additional half-hour is charged a supplement of 1 euro, 2 euros for another 30-minutes and 4 euros for every addition half-hour after that.
Each Velib’ parking station allow you to purchase a one day pass or a 7-day pass and allow you to pay any additional charges once the bike is dropped off. The Velib’ stations will also provide a map to show the next closest station.
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