often, it is more economical to rent the bike for the whole day, as hourly rates can vary minimally with daily fees - it is best to consult prices as well calculate the distant and time the bike may be in use.

when renting any sport equipment, a security deposit of some sort is required, normally monetary but some companies will accept a document such as a passport or an id as a deposit - as part of the rental fee a lock is provided, and most companies offer men and women's bikes to chose from.

located in ipanema, bike lazer is a very popular store, easy to find in ipanema at rua visconde de pirajá 135 loja b,  and in laranjeiras at rua das laranjeiras 58 loja a, and reachable via the contact form on this page.