Is it possible to rent an electric scooter or bicycle in the city?

The short answer is yes! Calgary is a great city for eco-friendly transportation. It has bike lanes, convenient infrastructure, and two popular rental services: Neuron and Bird. Add Mobi bikes to that, and you're all set to explore the city in comfort.

🛴 Electric scooters: Neuron and Bird

Neuron Mobility

  • Orange scooters with built-in helmets
  • GPS, scooter health check
  • Cost:
  • $1.15 CAD to unlock
  • $0.42 CAD/min
  • Subscriptions: 3 days — $26, week — $40, month — $99
  • App: Neuron App

Bird Canada

  • Blue scooters with “Beginner” mode
  • 25% discount for low-income individuals through the Community Program
  • Cost:
  • $1.15 CAD per unlock
  • $0.35 CAD/min
  • App: Bird App

🚧 Where can you ride?

  • ✅ Bike lanes, quiet streets, sidewalks without pedestrians
  • ❌ Pedestrian areas, highways, roads with heavy traffic
  • 🅿️ Parking — only in designated areas or near bike racks

🚲 Bikes: a classic in action

Mobi by Rogers

  • System with docking stations throughout the city
  • Prices:
  • $19 CAD/day (30 minutes unlimited)
  • $169 CAD/year
  • App: Mobi App

Toonie Tours

  • Guided rentals — bikes and scooters
  • Prices:
  • $30 CAD/hour (bike)
  • $50 CAD/hour (electric scooter)
  • Address: 151 8 Ave SW

Hotels with free bikes

  • For example, Sandman Signature — ask at the front desk

💡 Tips for saving money

  • Use subscriptions — it's cheaper
  • Ride in the morning (6:00–9:00) — Neuron offers discounts of up to 15%
  • Download the Pathways and Bikeways map
  • Use hand sanitizer — the equipment is not washed after each use

⚠️ Fines you should know about

  • Driving under the influence — up to $2,000 CAD
  • Parking in a prohibited area — $150 CAD
  • Speeding — $100–300 CAD

✅ Conclusion

Renting a scooter or bike in Calgary is easy, affordable, and fun. Just download the app, put on a helmet, and set off on an adventure!