Dublin bikes are growing in popularity all around the city
The best way to get around Dublin has to be cycling. There are no fuel expenses, you can see the city in its entire splendor, and there are no parking charges plus no traffic build ups. You just get on your bike and pedal to where you want to go. Since they arrived a few years ago, Dublin Bikes have provided us with the best way of travel and the cheapest way to get around Dublin city. Plus it helps to keep tourists and locals nice and fit. Similar schemes are also in practice in other cities across the globe including Paris, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
Dublin Bikes have now nearly 450 extra new bikes, and with over 40 stations to pick up the bike or drop it off. So how much does it cost to hire one?
One must first subscribe for either an annual card or a 3 day card. The annual card costs €20 per annum after €150 deposit (insuring that you’ll return the bike with 24 hours), while the three day card costs €5. In both instances the first 30 minutes of use are free, then the following charges apply
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These bikes are not just popular with tourists, but the Dubs have taken to them like a duck to water, despite initial concerns that it would water where they would end up! All Dublin bikes stations are set up to be as close as possible and there are 40 bike stations dotted in and around the city. The list below are the 10 closest to Dublin 8 in the city but you can telephone Dublin Bikes on 1850 777070 and they will tell you anything else you may want to know about this wonderful rental scheme.
Blessingtion Street. Bolton Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Christ Church, Dame Street, Golden Lane, Jervis Street, Inchicore Road, Portobello Harbor, and Smithfield. Most bike stations are beside LUAS stations, and can be easily identified. You can also check Dublin Bikes on the web http://www.dublinbikes.ie/
