Cycling in Rio de Janeiro 2025
A fast and economical way to explore Cidade Maravilhosa—the Marvellous City
Best time: June–September
Rio is a big city full of marvelous neighbourhoods and bicycling is, probably, the fastest way to explore all of it. Especially in winter (June—September) when it's less humid, hot, and rainy a bike is the perfect way of getting around. There is a big network of bike lanes around the city that connect different neighbourhoods, including some famous sights. But probably the most beautiful and popular are the lanes that separate the coastline and the streets. There are lots of options to rent a bike in Rio, and most of them are very economical and accessible for anybody. So choose the perfect bicycle and enjoy the breeze and the landscape while doing some exercise.