32 eBike Shops in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans has 32 listings, and 15 offer rentals or tours. Most rentals are near Dauphine St and Burgundy St in the French Quarter. Buzz Nola on Dauphine St has a 4.9 rating from 417 reviews.
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Visiting New Orleans? These shops rent eBikes by the hour or day, and several offer guided tours, a great way to see the city without breaking a sweat.
Where to ride your eBike in New Orleans
The Lafitte Greenway is the easiest place to start. It is a 2.6 mile paved trail that runs from the Basin Street Trailhead near the French Quarter to Bayou St. John and Mid-City. The managing pages do not name eBikes, so follow the posted signs. Keep right, pass on the left with a call or a bell, and use a white front light and a red rear light at night. City Park sits at the northern end of the Greenway corridor, but its website states no eBike policy, so ask at the park office before a long loop.
Uptown, Audubon Park permits electric bikes in its bike lane if you hold to the posted 10 mph limit and the one-way flow, under a city ordinance the park cites. Do not ride or park on the grass or the jogging paths. The Mississippi River levee trail starts at Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine Street, and runs more than 20 miles toward the Bonnet Carre Spillway. It crosses Jefferson and St. Charles parishes, so check the posted rules each time you cross a parish line.
Under state law, Class three riders and passengers must wear an approved helmet. If you plan to rent, Buzz Nola Bike Tours & Rentals, Electric Bike Tours and Rentals & Sales is listed at 223 Dauphine St. Call ahead about electric models and helmets. For route details, read our guide to things to do on an eBike in Orleans Parish, and see the Orleans Parish eBike shops page for rentals and service.
eBike rules in New Orleans & Louisiana
Louisiana sorts eBikes into three classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist to 28 mph). No license, registration, or insurance is required for any class. In Louisiana, riders under 17 must wear a helmet. Pack a helmet and lock, grab some eBike accessories, and if you're transporting it, a bike rack for your car before you ride.
eBike shops near New Orleans
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy an eBike in New Orleans?
Ebike Nola and Buzz Nola, both at 223 Dauphine St, list sales. Bike shops such as Bayou Bicycles (3530 Toulouse St) and Bokah Bikes (4233 St Claude Ave) are also listed.
Can you rent an electric bike in New Orleans?
Yes. New Orleans has eBike rental options including Paved Paradise Bike Tours and Rentals, Flambeaux Bicycle Tours & Bike Rentals, Bike Tours of New Orleans, RentaBikeNow for Store #312. Rentals are usually available by the hour or day.
Are electric bikes allowed on the Lafitte Greenway?
The Lafitte Greenway is a 2.6-mile paved path from near the French Quarter (Basin St and Armstrong Park area) to Mid-City. Check posted rules and City of New Orleans guidance before riding.
Do you need a license to ride an eBike in Louisiana?
No license, registration, or insurance is required for Class 1, 2, or 3 eBikes in Louisiana. Helmet rule: riders under 17 must wear a helmet.
Which New Orleans eBike shop is rated highest?
Paved Paradise Bike Tours and Rentals holds a 5.0 rating. FreeWheelin' Bike Tours & Rentals is among the most-reviewed shops in New Orleans with 642 reviews.