Rent Bicycles Manhattan - New York City - Yes, you can rent bikes in Central Park in Manhattan right from the bike rental location in the middle of the Park. Bike rentals begin at 10 AM and bicycles must be returned by dark. Adult size cruising bicycles and children's bicycles are available as well. 'Bicycles built for two' (tandem bikes) are also available for rent in the Park. The bike rental business at the Boathouse also has 21-speed bikes for rent. Bicycles must be used within Central Park. If you are on a budget with a family visiting NYC, price out renting bikes for a few hours then afterward, take the family out to recover in a lazy gondola ride right there on the lake at the Boathouse. Top it off with the best pizza on the Upper East Side!