Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0180 510 8000;
www.fahrradstation.com
)
Large fleet of quality bikes, English-speaking staff and seven branches in Mitte, Kreuzberg,
Charlottenburg, Prenzlauer Berg and Potsdam. Bike rentals start at €15 per day or €50 per
week. The Friedrichstrasse branch rents e-bikes. Offers online bookings.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Prenzlberger Orange Bikes
030-4435 6852;
www.orange-bikes.de
;
Kollwitzstrasse 37, Pren-
zlauer Berg; per 24hr €7;
noon-6pm Apr-Nov;
Senefelderplatz)
The cheapest bike rentals in town with proceeds going to social projects for kids and youth.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Lila Bike
Allee 41; first 24hr €8, additional 24hr €5;
10am-8pm Mon-Sat, 1-8pm Sun, closed
3-4pm;
Eberswalder Strasse)
Small outfit with just one branch in Prenzlauer Berg and great prices.
Car & Motorcycle
Driving in Berlin is more hassle than it's worth, especially since parking is expensive and
hard to find. If you're bringing in your own car, be aware that central Berlin (defined as the
area bounded by the S-Bahn circle line) is a restricted low-emission zone, meaning that all
cars entering (yes, even foreign ones) must display a special sticker called
Umweltplakette
.
Drivers caught without one will be fined €40. Buy one at
www.umwelt-plakette.de
.
Hire
All the big internationals maintain branches at the airports, major train stations and
throughout town. Book in advance for the best rates.
Taking your rental vehicle into an Eastern European country, such as the Czech Republic or
Poland, is often a no-no; check in advance if you're planning a side-trip from Berlin.
