France’s oldest city, Marseille is a fascinating place to explore – and doing so by bike provides travellers with a unique perspective on this vibrant port destination.
Fada Bike Café, Tours & Rentals
A cafe, workshop, tour and rental company all in one Fada is located in the heart of Marseille where it has grown to become a reputable and reliable local service for all things cycling. When it comes to their rental offering, their fleet includes a wide range of bikes, including electric bikes, longtail cargo bikes, mountain bikes, children’s pedal car trailers, and even dog trailers. Pricing starts at €22 for two hours for an electric pedal assisted mountain bike, rising to €49 for a fully electric bike.
Trolib
Based in Cassis, a short distance east of Marseille, Trolib provides rentals of electric trekking bicycles, hard tail electric mountain bikes, and full suspension electric mountain bikes for visiting the Calanques, Cap Canaille, and Route des Crêtes. Rentals can be booked for a few hours through to a whole week with rates as low as €25 per two-hour hire of an electric trekking bike, €32 for a three-hour hire of a hard tail electric mountain bike, and €40 for a full suspension bike rental. Helmets, locks, and repair kits are included in the rental package, and some also include a GPS map on your smartphone.
EVTT Provence
Located in Marseille’s Pointe Rouge district, near the entrance to Calanques National Park, EVTT have over 60 bicycles available for rent. Their wide variety of bikes includes electric mountain, electric trekking, road and gravel, traditional mountain, touring, and children’s bikes. Rentals for half-day, full day, weekends, or multi-days are all possible. The cost for rentals starts from €28 for a traditional mountain or touring bike, €35 for a road or gravel bike and €38 for an electric mountain or trekking bike. The shop is open from Tuesday to Sunday.