Renting a Bike or Scooter
Essential phrases for renting, using, and returning a bike or electric scooter during your trip.
Key Phrases
Quiero alquilar una bicicleta.
neutralI want to rent a bike.
A direct but polite way to start the conversation.
¿Tienes una bici libre?
casualDo you have a free bike?
Using 'tienes' is very common and friendly in Spain or casual settings.
¿Cuánto cuesta una hora?
neutralHow much does an hour cost?
¿Me puede decir el precio, por favor?
politeCan you tell me the price, please?
Uses 'puede' (formal 'you') for a respectful tone with staff.
¿Cómo funciona la aplicación?
neutralHow does the app work?
Many city scooters and bikes require an app to unlock them.
¿Tengo que pagar un depósito?
neutralDo I have to pay a deposit?
¿Me das un casco?
casualCan you give me a helmet?
Literally 'You give me a helmet?' — a very natural, casual request.
¿Me puede prestar un casco?
politeCan you lend me a helmet?
¿Dónde tengo que aparcar el patinete?
neutralWhere do I have to park the scooter?
'Patinete' is scooter in Spain; in Latin America, it is often 'scooter' or 'monopatín'.
¿Dónde lo puedo dejar?
casualWhere can I leave it?
El patinete tiene un problema.
neutralThe scooter has a problem.
El freno no va.
casualThe brake isn't working.
Saying something 'no va' (doesn't go) is a common casual way to say it is broken.