Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Traveling to new cities can get pricey. Between the airfare, cost of the hotel and more, there’s sometimes little money leftover for a tour. One of the best ways to save money when exploring a new city is through a bike-sharing program.For those not familiar, a bike-share program allows you to check out a bike at one station, ride it for a limited amount of time and then return it to a station. As of December 2016, around 1,000 cities around the world have a bike-sharing program… here are just a few examples:Barcelona (Bicing)Boston (Hubway)Brussels (Villo!)Chicago (Divvy)Hong Kong (Gobee.bike)London (Santander Cycles)Los Angeles (Metro Bike Share)Madrid (BiciMAD)New York City (Citi Bike)Oslo (Oslo Bysykkel)Paris (Vélib)Sāo Paulo (Bike Sampa)When you’re planning your next trip, be sure to check with the city’s website to see if a bike-sharing option is available. In most cases, you can buy single-use passes or day passes if you plan to use a bike for an entire day. One of the best ways to see a city is by walking or biking through its streets, and bike shares make the latter option much easier. The low cost will help to save money on your vacation — and you can skip your cycling class with a scenic workout.
