“How Much Does It Cost?” 👇
City Bike Rental Prices on the French Riviera
Type of Ride
Lime Bike (electric)
Pony Bike (electric)
What it means in practice
Unlock fee
€1
€1
Paid once when starting a ride
Price per minute
€0.23 / min
€0.19 / min
Pay only for riding time
10-minute ride
~€3.30
~€2.90
Short promenade ride
20-minute ride
~€5.60
~€4.80
Beach → old town trip
30-minute ride
~€7.90
~€6.70
Scenic coastal ride
1 hour ride
€13.80
€11.40
Often more expensive than daily rental
Day pass example
€3.60 (30 min usable in 24h)
~€3 (2 short rides)
Good for occasional use
Weekly pass example
~€23 (200 minutes)
~€19 weekly option
Best for longer stays
Price explanation
Most bikes require €1 to unlock, then a per-minute fee depending on operator.
In Nice, Lime costs about €0.23/min and Pony about €0.19/min. (maisonlamartine.fr)
A one-hour ride typically costs between €11.40 and €13.80. (maisonlamartine.fr)
Short passes and bundles can reduce the price for tourists making several rides per day. (bestofniceblog.com)
🚲 Quick Tip for Visitors
City bikes are perfect for:
✅ short rides along the promenade
✅ sunset cycling
✅ moving between beaches
For rides longer than 1 hour, a traditional bike rental shop is often cheaper.